Gallery 150 "renewal"
"Renewal" is an exhibition of work by LSA members who volunteered to help with the refurbishment of the Old Library, Avenue Rd, Leamington Spa into a splendid exhibition space. The show was opened by Norman Pratt, Chairman of WDC on Friday 15th Jan. The Private View was packed with up to 200 people celebrating this wonderful new exhibition space. It will be available for individuals and organisations to rent, details to be arranged.Exhibitions at Loft Theatre
The Loft Theatre in Leamington offers local artists the opportunity to exhibit their work in the coffee lounge and bar during each of its productions. I have just taken over as exhibition co-ordinator and I am keen for the theatre to establish itself as a recognised exhibition space. It is planning a move into new premises in the next couple of years and I hope that this will offer an opportunity to mount bigger and better exhibitions. To achieve this we need to show that we can attract high quality work that will generate interest. If you would like to know more about exhibiting at The Loft, please see http://www.loft-theatre.co.uk/introduction/exhibit.phpBroadway Arts Festival
OPEN ART COMPETITION 2010 The 2010 Festival will be a celebration of the work of John Singer Sargent RA; Sargent painted his iconic Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose (hanging in Tate Britain) in a Broadway garden in the 1880's. With this in mind we are running an Open Art Competition for artists in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire. The theme is based on either a broad view of life in the North Cotswolds or reflecting the work of John Singer Sargent to tie in with the rest of the Broadway Arts Festival in 2010. The panel of judges will be chaired by Peter Wileman, President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the main prize will be the John Singer Sargent Prize of £1000. Amongst others there will be a prize for young artists (under 25) please let us know if you qualify for this on the registration form. Details of the competition and the registration form are available on our website at www.broadwayartsfestival.com. For queries please contact Competition Co-ordinator Arabella Kiszely at ajkiszely@aol.com or 01386853739. We hope you will take part and could you pass this on to any of your friends who might be interested.Sculpture Tuition
SCULPTURE TUITION Offered by experienced sculpture tutor BEATRICE HOFFMAN at her own studio near Preston Capes, (near Daventry, Banbury, Coventry, Rugby, Northampton and Leamington Spa). Clay will be the main medium, but carving (Durox) stone is also possible. Imaginative and portraits heads, animals or the human figure, and abstract forms are all important elements of the teaching. The main emphasis however will be on nurturing the personal imagination, developing own ideas, and thereby improving ceramic techniques.This individualised "art school" approach to teaching benefits students, and as they get stimulated by the variety of styles and subject matter around them. An extensive library of sculpture books is available, and many sculptures on display - both student's and mine - supplement the teaching. Two new groups have started with fornigthly meetings, that last longer (five hours). This should allow to go more into depth within one session, and make it more viable for students coming from a further distance. Many students will start off their sculptures inspired by the group and the teaching, others will bring work from home to finish off; students with their own well established practice might want constructive feedback on sculptures created at home. HOLIDAY AND WEEKEND workshops are aimed at children, teenagers and working adults wanting one-off intense sculpture tuition, either half or full a full day. Once a year in June there is a mixed exhibtion at the studio and garden, in which those students who feel motivated can contribute towards, and show alongside professional artists. Complete beginners and all levels of experience welcome. One or two trial sessions possible for newcomers at £28. Few places available for less frequent students Seven students maximum Time: Fortnightly Fridays and Mondays 10.00 - 15.00 Cost: 6 x £28 = £170 excluding clay (£6.50 a 12 Kg bag) and firing (£35 a session for less frequent students) Dates: Friday 8th & 22nd Jan Monday 11th& 25th Jan Friday 5th & 19th Feb Monday 8th &22nd Feb Friday 5th & 19th March Monday 8th &22nd March HOLIDAY/WEEKEND WORKSHOPS : 2nd and 9th Jan, 20/21st Beatrice Hoffman has 20 years of experience teaching sculpture from her studio, in art colleges, mainstream and special schools, day-centres and galleries. She is a contemporary mainly figurative sculptor and abstract painter. For more information, and a feeling for the place, please visit www.beatricehoffman.co.uk, or book your place by email beatrice.hoffman@btopenworld.comSubscriptions Due
Annual Subscriptions are due in October (excluding New Members who have joined in July/August 09). Full Membership £20. Associate Membership £15. Payment please by cheque to AMA, either bring to the meeting or send to Membership Secretary Jo Tallis, 11 Binswood Avenue, Leamington Spa CV32 5SE