Just before Christmas Allan Davies chopped up a famous painting and handed out pieces of it for us to copy. He's not a mad megalomaniac and claims it wasn't the original. At the meeting next week we are going to reassemble our copies in a giant puzzle. People have used different media to make their copies, so even if the edges line up the result should be a rich soup of a painting. I hope you will join us to see the fun whether you made a piece of the painting or not. (And if you did, remember you will have no peace if you don't bring it with you ...)
There will be stalls selling art materials and books and a mini auction - so bring along anything suitable to put in the auction.
I AM puzzled by the committee's insistance on calling this the AGM - it's not likely to get people out on a cold evening! There is so much more happening, not to mention free refreshments. Even so we are promised information about new developments for the artistic year ahead in Bromley.
Hope to see you there:
Friday February 6th at 8 pm
Verral Hall,
United Reform Church
Widmore Road Bromley.
(Next to Boots - parking in roads opposite)
At our last meeting, in February, we reconstructed Bruegel's masterpiece Mad Meg. It was great fun, although we missed a bit because of the snow. The final pieces were added during the week and you can see the results here. Our efforts also ended up in the Newshopper.
The forthcoming meeting on March 6th features a demonstration in Mixed Media by C Francis - a self portrait. We have always enjoyed our demonstrations, but the new video equipment has made the last two or three so much easier to see and enjoy.
As with all the Friday meetings, this one is at 8pm in the
Verrall Hall,
United Reform Church,
Widmore Road, Bromley.
(Near the big branch of Boots).
You can see the whole programme at www.bromleyartsociety.org.uk/programme.
I hope you will join us on Friday!
The Society's April illustrated talk will be given by James Taylor on 'The Art of Exploration'. He will tell us about the artists Buchan, Hodges, Parkinson and Webber who travelled with Captain Cook and who created some of the most striking images of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Please join us for this on Friday 3rd April at 8pm in Verrall Hall,
Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley. BR1 1RY.
Non members are also welcome at these talks.
Penny Read, Parks Partnership Officer at Bromley Council, has invited members to submit works for an exhibition which is the finale of 'Celebrate Bromley 2008' and the launch of 'Creative Bromley 2009'. The exhibition will be at the Central Library, Bromley from 1st-15th April – so you need to get your skates on! See www.bromleyartsociety.org.uk/creativebromley2009 for details and please liaise with Ann Holdway.
Members who were not present at the last meeting will wish to congratulate Allan Davies for winning the Jack Hill Cup for services to the Society.
Allan beavers away at many things, but the most visible aspect of his work is The Easel, our lovely coffee table magazine. Why not celebrate his award by sending him pictures and articles for the next edition? Producing The Easel is a lot of work, which starts with chasing people for content, so give our Boyyo a hand. Past editions are reproduced on the website or you can browse all the cover pictures directly.
The best picture in every edition features on the front page and attracts a prize from our sponsors …
Two members' exhibitions to announce:
Allan Davies - Paintings 28 March - 30 April 2009
Sir Peter Blake Gallery, Dartford Library
Central Park, Dartford, Kent. DA1 1EU
T. 01322 221 133
Bernie Victor - Solo exhibition in the Park Cafe, Dulwich Park from April 13th
until April 26th. It is open from 8.00 till 19.00 every day
He also has one painting in the Silver Views, an exhibition of older people’s
work, will run from April 16 at Cottons Centre, Bankside. Finishes April 30.
I try to keep a list of these online.
This month's newsletter is short and sweet - come and listen to John Ireland talking on "Painting water and figures in water" on Friday, 1st May. As usual the talk starts at 8pm and will be held at
Verrall Hall, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley. BR1 1RY.
There is still just time to see Allan Davies's paintings
28 March - 30 April 2009
Sir Peter Blake Gallery, Dartford Library, Central Park, Dartford, Kent. DA1 1EU
and
Bernie Victor
Still Life’s and Other Paintings
Pavilion Café, Dulwich Park, College Road, Dulwich Village SE21
From April 13th until April 26th, 9.00 am till 6.00pm
Finally, Allan is once again looking for contributions to The Easel.
Please feel free to add any short reviews and news to the forums online.
And from our Hon Sec ....
This is a new annual competition organised by Bromley’s Parks and Landscape department with the support of several local art societies. A leaflet with the entry form and all the details has been sent to every member so this is just a reminder that you need to register your entry by 18th June. Paintings etc need to be delivered to Ripley on 27th July.
Good Luck!
Group exhibition of paintings by the artists who paint together at the Wednesday session in the studio at Ripley. Exhibition dates Tuesday 28th April to May 29th Preview Monday 27th April 7 - 9pm
Friday May 8th to Sunday May 10th. Display of paintings, sculptures, ceramics and other crafts. Held in the St George's Church and the church hall where refreshments will be available.
Two successes and two calls for your support:
(1) We had an excellent talk last month from Caroline Smith on the archives at Bethlem Hospital. There was a moderate rather than excellent turnout, which was a shame for such a good talk. This month we have the intriguingly entitled
"The Art Game" from Monty Parkin - so please come and join us and fill the hall!
Date: Friday 2nd October
Venue etc as usual: 8pm Verrall Hall, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley. BR1 1RY
There is plenty of parking roundabout and non-members are welcome for a small fee.
(2) 6 of us exhibited at BEECHE earlier in September (Bromley Environmental Education Centre at High Elms). This was the first event in a joint venture between BAS and BEECHE and we had a fantastic time - as did many visitors including some other BAS members. We had a small exhibition of completed works and were able to demonstrate painting and drawing outside in the sun.
The second event will be held on Sat 7th and Sun 8th November and we have decided to have a Christmas theme. We want to display (and sell) cards, paintings, pottery, ceramics, sculpture and similar gifts. It is unlikely to be warm enough to paint outside, but there is a veranda for a quick sketch or two if the weather is kind enough.
We want you to join us either to exhibit or to drag friends / family / neighbours / colleagues or complete strangers to visit.
If visiting, tempt your guests with the additional prospect of a beautiful walk around High Elms, or the deliciously smelling cafe attached to the centre. We all fell for the bacon sandwiches. Publicity is going to be the difficulty with this venue, so please help get the message out. We also need to reach BAS members who are not on email, as time is short.
If you want to exhibit, there will be a 20% commission on sales and a small hanging fee. We shall need help with stewarding. There is probably space for 1 or 2 small paintings each, or a few 3D pieces or some cards.
As this is a new venture we are feeling our way a little and I am looking for expressions of interest first. Please let me know what you would like to exhibit, by email or post to a committee member (Addresses in The Easel and remember there is industrial action!)
I need Title; Medium; Size of each piece in descending order of preference in case there is insufficient space for all!