There are so many fantastic things on offer to us this month that I have created an index for you to help you find all the stories!
+Wetherspoons needs YOU!
+Exhibition at St Luke's Church Bromley.
+Sir Joseph Swan - Bromley’s bright spark
+BAS Meeting 1st October: Anthony Slinn on Vincent van Gogh
+Harcourt House Exhibition
Wetherspoons needs YOU!
Graham Adkins has approached Bromley Art Society with this proposition: I am working for a pub refurbishment company based in Colchester and we are to put together an art package for our client- JD Wetherspoon, who we are working with to refurbish a site in Bromley town center.
We will be looking to buy artwork produced by local artists, ranging from sculptural work to Oil paintings/Photography. Our client will want to see a range of styles of artwork, and will require photographic imagery of the works, dimensions and prices - I understand that artists sometimes find it hard to value their work but we will need to know rough costing as we have to work within a budget.However this is not to say that for the right artwork our client will be prepared to purchase something of value.
The usual style for JD Weatherspoon is traditional painting / drawings etc, ideally with a local theme. Anything too Modern/Abstract they usually dismiss. All 2D artwork, we will be required to frame ourselves to be in keep with the overall style. All artwork to be sent to us rather than site.
We have been known to commission Local artists. However we are working to a time scale of 3 - 5 weeks. Local Landscapes, artwork of the exterior of the pub, artwork based on a local theme (e.g.. HG Wells & Charles Darwin lived in Bromley) are all possibilities, but will be agreed at a later date.
Graham Adkins
graham@fdmartwork.co.uk
FDM Artwork
Tel: 01206 764164
Fax: 01206 764264
Exhibition at St Luke's Church Bromley.
Chance to exhibit up to 3 paintings in an exhibition in the church. Delivery on the 14th of October to the Church, times 10 - 12.30 or 3.30 - 5 pm St Luke's Bromley Common, Southlands Road BR2 9 PD. Or to Peter Dinsmore prior to the 14th - call him on 020 8464 1800 to make arrangements or deliver paintings to Ripley Art Centre on Wednesday 13th between 10 am and 4 pm 24 Sundridge Avenue Bromley BR1 2PX.No entry fee. Church takes 20%.
Exhibition runs from the 15th of October to the 17th, Friday is for schools only, there are tours of the Church over the weekend ring Cannon Mike Insley on 020 8464 2076 for further details.
Sir Joseph Swan - Bromley’s bright spark. 8th October
“Story of London, 1-10 October” is a celebration of London’s rich history with over 100 events taking place across the city.
The Bromley United Services Club is taking part with ‘Sir Joseph Swan; Bromley’s bright spark’.
Sir Joseph Swan (1828-1914) was the inventor of the incandescent electric light bulb. He lived in Bromley from 1883-94 where he refined his invention making it practical for everyday use. This evening is a celebration of his work. At 6.45 there will be a display of work by local schoolchildren who have been working with Bromley Museum to light up a house using a simple circuit and light bulbs, accompanied by a display outlining Swan’s Bromley connections and legacy, researched by staff at Bromley Libraries, Archives and Museum.
This is followed at 7.30 by a talk & demonstration of Swan’s work by Dr. Ian Edwards of Newcastle University. At 8.15 there is a showing of the BBC film “Mr Swan’s Electric Light: the story of a great inventor” first shown in 1979, telling the story of his life and work.
See www.london.gov.uk/story for more information about the Story of London.
Bromley United Services Club
‘Sir Joseph Swan; Bromley’s bright spark.’
08 October. Doors open 6.45 to view children’s display, 7.30 talk, 8.15 film.
Free. Tickets from Bromley Local Studies & Archives in advance or on the door (if available).
BAS Meeting 1st October: Anthony Slinn on Vincent van Gogh
And finally don't forget our own Society's meeting. Slinn is described on what I think is his own website as "Probably the most unknown artist in the world." - something I wish to disagree with. However his lecture looks as if it is going to be a little different! Why not join us? 8pm Verrall Hall, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley. BR1 1RY. Non members are welcome.
Make a weekend of it by visiting the “Art in the Garden”event co-hosted by Christine Richards in aid of the NSPCC at Harcourt House, Grasmere Road, Bromley BR1 4BB on 2nd and 3rd October from 10am to 5pm each day. The Garden itself wins awards – see previous newsletter.