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<p>Dear Members,</p>
<p><b>A reminder for this Friday - Art Matters - "Old Masters" </b><b>Online
Friday 17th February 7pm - 8pm</b></p>
<p>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. <br>
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<p>Join us for our Art Matters discussion whether you have prepared
a masterpiece or not! Zoom details below.</p>
<p><b>From Deborah ...<br>
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<div>"I thought we would go with Art Works inspired by two very
different figure based Old Master paintings</div>
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<div>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 -</div>
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href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joshua_Reynolds_-_Portrait_of_Omai.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joshua_Reynolds_-_Portrait_of_Omai.jpg</a><br>
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<div>Or Option 2 The Merode Altarpiece. Discovered in a book about
the history and meaning of Triptychs <br>
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href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rode_Altarpiece#/media/File:Annunciation_Triptych_(Merode_Altarpiece)_MET_DP273206.jpg">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rode_Altarpiece#/media/File:Annunciation_Triptych_(Merode_Altarpiece)_MET_DP273206.jpg</a><br>
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<div>So we challenge you to create an art work inspired by the
paintings -</div>
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<div>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.</div>
<div>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…"</div>
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<div>Zoom Details:</div>
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<div>Bromley Art Society inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<br>
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Topic: Art Matters - Old Masters<br>
Time: Feb 17, 2023 07:00 PM London<br>
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<b>Join Zoom Meeting</b><br>
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Meeting ID: 818 3298 4718<br>
Passcode: 988607<br>
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opportunities .....<br>
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Festival</b></div>
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<div>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. </div>
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<div>If you would like to be considered to take part or have any
questions can you please email Deborah ASAP on
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:exhibitions@bromleyartsociety.org.uk">exhibitions@bromleyartsociety.org.uk</a> so that I can plan this. </div>
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<div>Details</div>
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<li>Work must be of Bluebells to be consistent with the theme</li>
<li>2 dimensional only due to public liability considerations</li>
<li>Opportunity to sell cards</li>
<li>Cost maximum of £10 each work</li>
<li>Dates 19/4/23-1/5/23 closed 24th and 25th May</li>
<li>Deborah will communicate dates for delivery and collection
of work probably shortly before 18/4 and after 1/5</li>
<li>Members only</li>
<li>Stewarding not required though if you are able to do
some/help with hanging and taking down also please let me
know. </li>
<li>Location and event link is here <a
href="https://www.riverhillgardens.co.uk/activities-events/bluebell-festival-and-craft-fair-2023"
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<div><b>The Warren, Hayes</b></div>
<div>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. <br>
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<div><b>Do you know of other possible exhibition venues?</b><br>
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<div>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. </div>
<div>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. <br>
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<div>Kind Regards,</div>
<div>Deborah & Paul<br>
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