Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Election week.

This last week has been a week of elections!

Firstly, I have just been elected President of the Cambridge Drawing Society.

Founded in 1882 by Lady Sandys it is one of the oldest Art Societies in the country and has over 140 members. Former members include Cecil Beaton, Ronald Searle, Gwen Raverat, Peter Graham, Vice President of the Institute of Oil painters and James Horton, President of the Society of British Artists.

Despite its title , it is not restricted to drawing but includes painting in every medium , sculpture, batik and limited edition prints.

Two Annual exhibitions are held, one in the Spring at the Guildhall in Cambridge and one in the Autumn.


This week I was also elected a member of ARTWORKS
Founded in 2000, this is a professional group of 30 East \Anglian based artists working in a range of styles and media. Their Annual Showcase Exhibition takes place in Blackthorpe Barn, in Rougham, near Bury St. Edmunds. ( 8th-30th September) Built in 1550, this magnificent timber framed building, is a wonderful venue to enjoy the work on display as well as see demonstrations by the various exhibitors.
For further information visit www.artworksinfo.org.uk

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