[BAS Newsletter] Art Matters, Retrospective Exhibition of Malcolm's Tait Work, News and events.

[Paul Stringfellow]

Dear Members,

*Art Matters - Favourite Art Materials*

For those members that like our online Art Matter's discussions I am 
pleased to say that we will be holding our next one 7pm Friday 16th 
September which normally runs for about an hour. We shared our favourite 
tools and materials a while back and picked up lots of great tips for 
brushes, paper and other materials. Join us on Zoom and share or 
discover others "material secrets". We can also catch up and suggest 
themes for future meetings.

Zoom invite to follow.

*Retrospective Exhibition of a selection of Malcolm Tait's Artwork. - 
Saturday 8th October, Old Church School, Hayes.
*

Malcolm Tait was a stalwart supporter of our art society. Many will 
remember him busying himself helping to organise our exhibition displays 
and seeing him at our afternoon Wednesday Art sessions and 1st Friday 
meetings. Following his sad passing and the kind donation from his 
family of some of his artwork I am pleased to announce that we will be 
holding a special exhibition and sale of his artwork on Saturday 8th 
October at The Old Church School, 86 Hayes Street, Hayes, BR2 7BA. This 
is part of his local church St Mary the Virgin - Hayes, Kent which 
Malcolm regularly attended and gave his strong support to.  They have 
very kindly allowed us to use this venue and a much reduced cost.

Malcolm was a merchant seaman so ships and nautical themes was the 
inspiration of much, but not all, of his artwork. He keenly supported 
the RLNI and it is for this reason that his family have requested that 
all sale proceeds are donated equally to the RLNI and Bromley Art 
Society. Most of the artwork will be sold at greatly reduced prices.

More details to follow but we will need help setting up the screens and 
artwork around 9am and then taking them back down again at 5pm. We would 
also need some kind volunteers to steward for a few hours during the 
day. If you are able please contact me at Paul Stringfellow 
<membership at bromleyartsociety.org.uk> Please come along and support the 
RLNI, Bromley Art Society and your fellow members.

*Sydenham Arts Trail continues this weekend 10th -11th September 2022
*

Some of our members (including Diana McKinnon) will be taking part and 
exhibiting at this years Sydenham Artists Trail 2022. Taking place 
across 30+ Venues in and around Sydenham and Forest Hill, the  Artists 
Trail 2022 will boast over 100 Artists, Potters, Makers, Photographers 
and more.

Details on their Website https://sydenhamarts.co.uk/artists-trail/

*Catford Arts Trail*

We also have many members that participate in Catford Arts Trail 
(including Colin Barnett). The Catford Arts Trail 2022 is starting 
October  8th/9th and 15th/16th.

Details can be found on their website 
https://catfordarts.org/catford-arts-trail

*Opportunity to conduct Art Workshops in Bickley.*

I have recently been contacted by KYN care homes 
https://www.kyn.co.uk/our-homes/bickley-london who are opening a new 
home in January in Bickley.  They have asked for local artist that may 
be interested in delivering workshops to the residents. So far they have 
had offers for paid art therapy sessions, a live animal drawing class, a 
painting class, calligraphy class, book binding and paper crafting.

If you are interested in providing your own class for them please 
contact Lucy Minshall-pearson, Head of Life Enrichment and Wellbeing, 
KYN, M +44 (0) 7932 455891 E lucy.minshallpearson at kyn.co.uk

*Daylight Inn venue*

Our recent new venue for 1st Friday received good feedback and as one of 
our members said "It felt like a nice relaxed evening out and was easier 
for travelling". There were a few problems we need to iron out but we 
hope to continue and offer a different variety of events at this venue. 
Next month we are hoping for a lively and colourful demonstration by 
Zsuzsanna. We are are also hoping to have our Christmas event there. 
Watch this space.

In a break to tradition we will take a break from live 1st Friday venues 
throughout January to March whilst the weather can be cold, wet and 
dark. Instead we may offer online events which are popular with those 
that find it difficult to travel to them, which includes one member who 
joined us from Malta!

Keep safe and kind regards,

Paul and your committee.


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