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Pick Me Up has returned for its fifth year and features spaces inhabited by groups of designers and illustrators in which to shop for affordable artwork, and a daily, lively line-up of events which encourage both budding and experienced creatives of all ages to get involved. Read on for just a few highlights from this year's graphic arts festival.
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Collectives and Galleries
Cutting-edge collectives and contemporary graphic art galleries will each takeover a space where they will present a bountiful body of new and existing work. Don't miss Puck Collective's Andy War-Wall, and it's not just your eyes that are in for a treat, for the first time Pick Me Up Radio will be broadcasted live by Comms Bureau. > more |
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Pick Me Up Selects
Browse and buy limited-edition artwork from the next generation of graphic artists. The group of international rising stars have been picked by a panel of industry insiders and commissioned to create new work specially for Pick Me Up. Don't missJulia Potts, Jack Husdon and Lynnie Zulu. > more | |  |
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Daily Specials
Bringing the finest names in design and illustration on a daily basis. All free with entry, these day-long project give visitors the chance to learn from their heroes of the graphic arts world. Amongst the incredible line-up don't miss illustrator and printmaker Anthony Burrill on 25 Apr or a pug-drawing workshop with Gemma Correll on 27 Apr. > more |
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Events Space
On each day of the festival there will be an exciting and eclectic schedule of creative workshops, music, interactive events, and much more inside the festival. Don't miss a Monster Making Marathon withRob Flowers and Makerversity on 25 Apr, Jessica Das' Cat Carnival on 27 Apr, and pub quiz withCamberwell Press on 1 May. > more | |  |
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Talks and Screenings
Pick Me Up 2014 presents talks and screenings with a host of graphic art, design and illustration talent. Don't miss Judith Kerr in conversation on 4 May, hear from artist and illustrator George Butler on 29 Apr who specialises in travel and current affairs or join a series of events 26-27 May with award-winning studio Blinkink. > more |
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Children's Choice Weekend
Following its phenomenal success last year, theChildren’s Choice Weekend will return with more interactive family-friendly fun from 3-4 May. Don't miss an ‘in conversation’ event with Judith Kerrknown for her Mog series and The Tiger Who Came To Tea, plus join Rastamouse creators for a day of reading and drawing. > more | |  |
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Digital EventsGet a closer look at the artists at Pick Me Up with an exciting schedule of digital events including Twitter Q&As, hijacks, and fun and quirky competitions, promising a fun and interactive online experience throughout the festival. Don't miss the #CatSelfie vs #DogSelfie battle (27 Apr), or ask artist Anthony Burrill a question during a live Q&A on 28 Apr.> more
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