Dundee Contemporary Arts

Shot in gorgeous monochrome, enjoy a restoration of the magical Hungarian classic, My 20th Century this Sun in #DCAcinema: https://dca.xyz/2pt4MJt

Print Studio Tours are a great way of getting an idea of what can be achieved in our state-of-the-art studio! These are free and run twice weekly, Thursdays at 18:30 and Saturdays at 12:00. Booking essential: https://dca.xyz/2IJIk6n

She played ingénues, divas, scheming murderers (and everything in between) beautifully. We pay tribute to one of Hollywood’s fiercest leading ladies, the inimitable Joan Crawford with two new reissues of the enduring classic Mildred Pierce (Fri 12 October) and the savagely witty The Women (Sat 13 October).
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Mildred Pierce (PG)... Fri 12 October, 18:00
Mildred Pierce (Joan Crawford, in her only Oscar-winning role) is brought in for questioning after her second husband is shot. Through a series of flashbacks, we track Mildred’s extraordinary life: recently separated, she started working to provide for her two daughters, the spoilt Veda (Ann Blyth) and tomboy-ish Kay (Jo Ann Marlowe) and became a successful business woman – at the expense of her relationship with her children.
Starting off as a film noir murder mystery, Mildred Pierce is a rare beast of a film that centres on a middle-aged woman’s ambition, devoting more attention to her relationship with her daughters than it does to her love life.
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The Women (U) Sat 13 October, 15:30
Mary Haines (Norma Shearer) can't believe her husband is having an affair with salesgirl Crystal (Joan Crawford). But when Sylvia (Rosalind Russell) and Edith (Phyllis Povah) deliver the gossip first hand, Mary heads to Reno for a divorce. En route she meets Countess de Lave (Mary Boland) and Miriam (Paulette Goddard), who coincidentally is having an affair with Sylvia's husband. Once in Reno, the Countess finds another beau, Sylvia shows up for a divorce and Mary plots to win back her man.
The real joy of The Women is its spiky script, delivered to devastatingly witty effect by those glorious leading ladies – a vintage masterclass in throwing shade.
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It's October, so time to gear up for Halloween with some horror! Zombie action thriller Redcon-1 screens tomorrow (Wed 3 October) with a post-show director Q&A: https://dca.xyz/2NgW26F #DCAcinema

Enjoy a screening of works from the artists at the forefront of experimentation in filmmaking today – the shortlist of this year’s Film London Jarman Award - plus a Q&A with filmmaker Margaret Salmon.
Larry Achiampong & David Blandy, Jasmina Cibic, Lawrence Lek, Daria Martin, Hardeep Pandhal and Margaret Salmon present innovative, entertaining and diverse films that tackle the world’s big topics.
Inspired by visionary filmmaker Derek Jarman, the Award recognises and support...s artists working with moving image. The selection from this year’s shortlist once again illustrates the spirit of imagination and inventiveness within the medium, with works that explore both new practices in relation to digital image making and fresh approaches to traditional filmmaking.
From a sci-fi 3D presentation of the future, to a circus sideshow; from lurid comic-strip style animation to rich 35mm; and from a modernist architectural gem to Grand Theft Auto, these artists employ different tactics to express their engagement with important political topics.
The winner of the Jarman Award will be announced in November. The award is presented in association with Channel 4 and the Whitechapel Gallery, with support from Genesis Cinema.
We are excited to welcome filmmaker Margaret Salmon to DCA for a Q&A at this screening. Margaret’s new exhibition will open in DCA Galleries this December.
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Learn how to edit your photos, enhance images and design artwork with our Introduction to Adobe Photoshop course.
Four evenings, Thursdays from 8 November: https://dca.xyz/1L644qt

Espresso, cappuccino, latte? What's your coffee of choice this #InternationalCoffeeDay? Whatever you fancy, sit down and enjoy one over a chat at Jute Café Bar at DCA or grab one to go if you're in a hurry.

Looking to create a special card or gift? Look no further than our Festive Letterpress class! Use traditional and authentic techniques to make your seasonal greeting or text. Sat 17 November: https://dca.xyz/2v4YhPf

Meet the all-girl skate crew who rocked Sundance Film Festival! See Skate Kitchen in #DCAcinema from Fri 5 October: https://dca.xyz/2ztfdTn

Interested in knowing more about the works on show in #DCAgalleries? Then join our friendly Visitor Assistants for a guided tour of Santiago Sierra’s Black Flag and Mike Kelley’s Mobile Homestead. https://dca.xyz/2nQCqbd

It's the final day free UK shipping on everything on line (excluding DCA editions) with code LIGHT09. http://dca.xyz/2rqfeF6

Learn how to use the laser-cutter! This impressive machine engraves hand-drawn, computer-generated and photographic images onto different materials such as paper, wood, perspex and fabric.
This hands-on introduction to the Laser-cutter is on Sun 4 November. For more info and to book: https://dca.xyz/1G8iNf7

Join the DCA team! We're recruiting for Visitor Assistants to work in #DCAcinema and #DCAshop but be quick, the deadlines for both are fast approaching.
Deadline VA - Retail: Mon 1 Oct Deadline VA - Cinema: Fri 5 Oct
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They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day so go ahead and treat yourself to something delicious from Jute Café Bar at DCA to start your day.

Sunday mornings are for mysteries, breakfast rolls and hot drinks: Join us for The Little Stranger at this week's Ciné Sunday. https://dca.xyz/2pmUgU2

Fancy a free #DCAcinema ticket this Sun 30 September? Course you do! Head to cinemaday.co.uk to find out more!

Spend the weekend learning how to make a range of book covers using wooden boards and decorative end bands in the style of the 4th century book.
Perfect for creating a special notebook or album! Sat 13 & Sun 14 October: https://dca.xyz/2v4Nvbt

Naive 1970s teenagers, an escaped murderer, and one very creepy mask…Revisit the original Halloween, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. One of the most successful independent films ever, it's been digitally restored for the ultimate big-screen viewing experience. Brace yourself - it's scarier than you remember!
Even better, this screening with feature a recorded Q&A with legendary director John Carpenter.

Two more chances (Sat & Mon) to catch the "meticulous, heartbreaking tour de force" (**** The Guardian) that is Nureyev: All The World His Stage: https://dca.xyz/2KveUta #DCAcinema

We did the paper making with plants day course . We thoroughly enjoyed it .Our tutor Marianne realy knew her stuff. She was really good with our group and what each of us wanted to achieve . She was excellent patiently showing us how to make basic paper then how prepare and include some familiar plant fibres like leek and banana . Finally we learnt some advanced techniques. She gave us all the confidence to produce some interesting material. I had around a dozen sheets I'm proud off! All ready now with basic skills to continue and can't wait for next course ....brilliant .

Brought my friend in to sample a Daiquiri as she had never had one, well she loved it and will be back from an other one very soon. Lovely staff. X

This centre highlights how important arts and culture is to our society. We didn’t go into the cinema but it’s good there is a cinema for those who don’t want to traipse out all the way to Cineworld. We were only in Dundee for two days and the day we visited the centre, the printing room was closed. Would have liked to have seen it but I’m sure we will come back and visit it again when open. We attended the Shonky: The Aethestics of Awkwardness and of course I felt like I was losing my mind! A very interesting exhibit. Keep up the good work!

Staff great, good atmosphere, very disappointed in the veg platter neither flavoursome nor warm enough - didn’t live up to the description I would go back and give them second chance though

We did the paper making with plants day course . We thoroughly enjoyed it .Our tutor Marianne realy knew her stuff. She was really good with our group and what each of us wanted to achieve . She was excellent patiently showing us how to make basic paper then how prepare and include some familiar plant fibres like leek and banana . Finally we learnt some advanced techniques. She gave us all the confidence to produce some interesting material. I had around a dozen sheets I'm proud off! All ready now with basic skills to continue and can't wait for next course ....brilliant .

Brought my friend in to sample a Daiquiri as she had never had one, well she loved it and will be back from an other one very soon. Lovely staff. X

This centre highlights how important arts and culture is to our society. We didn’t go into the cinema but it’s good there is a cinema for those who don’t want to traipse out all the way to Cineworld. We were only in Dundee for two days and the day we visited the centre, the printing room was closed. Would have liked to have seen it but I’m sure we will come back and visit it again when open. We attended the Shonky: The Aethestics of Awkwardness and of course I felt like I was losing my mind! A very interesting exhibit. Keep up the good work!

Staff great, good atmosphere, very disappointed in the veg platter neither flavoursome nor warm enough - didn’t live up to the description I would go back and give them second chance though