Cirencester Art Society
a society for practical artists
Cirencester Art Society
A society for practicing artists in all media and all levels
Coxwell Room,Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane
Cirencester
Our Society is open to all artists whatever standard and including beginners.
With over 50 members, who share a wide range of experience and expertise in many different media, ranging from the near-professional to beginners.
Meeting include lectures and demonstrations by professional and amateur artists. In addition the Society operates a studio morning each week on a Tuesday where members can practice their skills in an informal environment.
There are opportunities to exhibit in two local venues, one of which is the hospital, throughout the year. Major exhibitions are mounted each year.
Monthly meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm in Baptist Church from September to May.
A group of members meet on Tuesday mornings (not 1st in the month) from 10.00am to 12noon in Watermoor Hall, Watermoor Road, Cirencester to paint and draw in a very friendly atmosphere. Attendance fees are collected to cover cost of hiring the Hall.
Visitors and guests are always welcome. a donation of £4 is usually requested.
Subscription for the year is £20 and attendance fee for each demonstration is £1.50. Refreshments are free.
PROGRAMME 2018 TO 2019
October 23rd
Paul Deacon - demonstration in acrylics - A Landscape
November 27th - Competition and Social
2019
January 22nd
Simon Trapnell - an illustrated talk "Looking at Pictures"
February 26th
Paul Chapman - an illustrated talk "The Amazing Klimt"
March 26th
Michael Long - Acrylic Demonstration
April 23rd AGM and Kendrick Gallery
Next MeetingKathy Haslam, from Kelmscott Manor will be with us on Tuesday 28th, in our usual meeting place at The Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane Cirencester. GL7 1YE.
Kelmscott is full of the wonderful works of William Morris and family. Our doors open at 7.00pm with our usual complementary tea or coffee - our guest speaker will start the presentation at 7.30pm.Members and Guests are, as always, very welcome,( small entry fee applies).
