[BAS Newsletter] This Fridays Art Matters Old Masters 7-8pm this Friday 17th February, Zoom link enclosed - plus exhibition opportunities.

[Paul Stringfellow]

Dear Members,

*A reminder for this Friday  - Art Matters - "Old Masters" **Online 
Friday 17th February 7pm - 8pm*

Let the old masters be an inspiration for our Art Matters this Friday. 
Be it your own modern day interpretation of a "Grand" portrait following 
the style of Joshua Reynolds or the Triptych presentation of your 
favourite scene.

Join us for our Art Matters discussion whether you have prepared a 
masterpiece or not! Zoom details below.

*From Deborah ...
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"I thought we would go with Art Works inspired by two very different 
figure based Old Master paintings

Option 1 Portrait of Omai - I guess we are likely to hear more about 
this painting as the NPG tries to raise the funds to keep him in the 
country -

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joshua_Reynolds_-_Portrait_of_Omai.jpg

Or Option 2 The Merode Altarpiece. Discovered in a book about the 
history and meaning of Triptychs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rode_Altarpiece#/media/File:Annunciation_Triptych_(Merode_Altarpiece)_MET_DP273206.jpg

So we challenge you to create an art work inspired by the paintings -

It could be a study of one of the figures?  A modern reinterpretation? A 
collage?  Triptychs are fun to make and can be as simple as card and 
masking tape or even folded card.
As usual you are very welcome to come along on the night even if you 
haven't done your homework! But I hope that you will feel inspired to 
try something out…"

Zoom Details:

Bromley Art Society inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Art Matters - Old Masters
Time: Feb 17, 2023 07:00 PM London

*Join Zoom Meeting*
*https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81832984718?pwd=dG1OWUVwVFhzRUE0bGNUNXhOR3JtZz09*

Meeting ID: 818 3298 4718
Passcode: 988607


*Exhibition opportunities .....
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*Bluebell Festival*

We are very pleased to say that we have been given the opportunity to 
take part in the Riverhill Bluebell festival organised by Diana 
McKinnon. We will take one of the stalls alongside other Artists and 
Makers so this would be a very limited space but provides a fabulous 
opportunity for BAS to exhibit within a popular, long standing event and 
I have seen some lovey Bluebell themed paintings over the years.

If you would like to be considered to take part or have any questions 
can you please email Deborah ASAP on 
exhibitions at bromleyartsociety.org.uk so that I can plan this.

Details

  * Work must be of Bluebells to be consistent with the theme
  * 2 dimensional only due to public liability considerations
  * Opportunity to sell cards
  * Cost maximum of £10 each work
  * Dates 19/4/23-1/5/23 closed 24th and 25th May
  * Deborah will communicate dates for delivery and collection of work
    probably shortly before 18/4 and after 1/5
  * Members only
  * Stewarding not required though if you are able to do some/help with
    hanging and taking down also please let me know.
  * Location and event link is here
    https://www.riverhillgardens.co.uk/activities-events/bluebell-festival-and-craft-fair-2023


*The Warren, Hayes*
In a new venture for us we have taken a stall at a Craft fair on 2nd 
July and 3rd December at the Warren in Hayes. The location has a number 
of public events. We are also planning to stage a one day exhibition of 
member’s art works in a room close to the stalls. This will provide more 
space to allow us to exhibit more works to a new audience. Planning for 
this is at an earlier stage but Deborah would very much be interested to 
hear from anyone who would like to take part/be able to help. Thanks to 
Aferdita for leading the search for new locations.

*Do you know of other possible exhibition venues?*

There are some other exhibition options being explored but nothing 
definite to communicate yet. But if you know of any likely venues or 
events please share them with us.
And finally our exhibition screens are available to hire by anyone 
planning an exhibition of their own. They are proving very popular this 
year so if you are interested please make contact.

Kind Regards,
Deborah & Paul

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