Swansea Art Society

Winter Programme V: Advance Notice...

The last Friday of the month is almost upon us. A reminder.....

The next event in the Winter Programme is on Friday 27th February from 1.30-4pm at St. Illtyd's Hall, our usual venue.

This time we are looking forward to a 'Bring A Picture' event, which is a departure from the usual formal demonstrations.

All members are invited to bring one of their own artworks (or one produced by someone else) and be prepared to speak briefly about it.

AGM 2009: Bache Cup Winner...

Congratulations to Ian Stevenson on 'lifting' the Irene Bache Cup, which is awarded annually for the Best Painting entered for the competition at the Annual General Meetings of the Society.

He is pictured here celebrating his win after being presented with the cup from last year's winner, George Jowett.

The standard of entries was high and this resulted in the voting for this year's ballot to be very close indeed.

The top three artists voted by our members were...

• Ian Stevenson (7 votes)
• Jean Andrewartha (6 votes)
• Lilian Hopkins (6 votes)

A photo album of the evening's events can be viewed by clicking here.

Does Anyone Have Any Information?

We've been contacted by Mary Webb, Managing Director of the Montchanin Fine Art Gallery, in Greenville, Delaware, U.S.A.

She is researching a watercolour painting (illustrated) by the 19th century watercolourist, Alfred Rawlings and she thinks he might have been one of the earliest members of the Swansea Art Society, together with his contemporary, C.H. Moor.

If you want to view the illustrated work, entitled 'Sheep Foraging' in more detail or you wish to contact Mary Webb with information about Alfred, then please click this link.

 

AGM: Only Days To Go.....

The 2009 Annual General Meeting and Social Evening of the Society is being held this Thursday, the 19th February, at St. Paul's Parish Centre, Sketty, Swansea.

The format of the evening, from 7pm onwards will be:

• Formal business of the AGM, including reports from the Chairman, President & Treasurer and voting for officers.
• Refreshments, consisting of food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
• Viewing the displayed paintings entered for the Irene Bache Members' Cup and voting for the best painting. 
• The Grand Raffle of donated prizes, many of which are art-related
• An auction of donated paintings, which is an entertaining spectacle, whether you wish to bid or not.

All members are welcome.

 

A Forthcoming Exhibition...

One of our members, Jim Lee is holding an exhibition of his acrylic artworks between March 30th and April 5th at the Aberdulais Falls, Tonna, Neath.

Please click on the graphic to view Jim's advertising flyer for the event.