An exhibition that aims to dispel any lingering myths of a ‘wasted’ career in the creative and tech industries is up and running in Stoke-on-Trent – featuring the work of some of the best local companies and individuals in the sector
Called ‘Not a Real Job’ it brings together an impressive, eye-catching array showcasing leading digital create tech artists and companies. Everything from high quality photography and video to game character designs and AI is featured.
It also includes a series of masterclass workshops that highlight digital ‘createch’ career opportunities and covers subjects like digital soundtrack production, game design & development and an introduction to AI.
The exhibition has been organised by Centre Space Arts and takes place at The Bank on Campbell Place, Stoke, home to the Framescape community project and award-winning animation studio Carse and Waterman.
Photographer Darren Washington, who is part of Centre Space Arts and one of the organisers, said: “The creative and tech – or createch – sector is really expanding in Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area, and the exhibition is about showcasing the work and talents of these companies and individuals.
“The title is also a nod to the old myth that if you were going into the creative, tech or gaming profession that you weren’t getting ‘a real job’.
“The calibre of the work on show and the type of customers these companies work for, locally, nationally and internationally, really does dispel that myth.”
Other companies and individuals involved in the exhibition and workshops include Junction 15, Reels in Motion, VCCP Academy, i-creation, Chris Altham, Inspired Film and Video, Wavemaker, Richard Smithson, One One Six, Lesniak Swann, Aaron Gilbert, Sidd Shetty and Opal Raine.
Also featured are Created Academy School, Optical Designs, Adam Lowndes Photography, PH Productions, Popcorn Learning Media, James Organisciak, Stoke on Trent College, Slick Films, Tentacle Media, Bigtooth Productions, Fennece Labs and Lee Myatt.
The exhibition runs until Thursday September 12 and is free to drop in. Workshops can be booked online here.
