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Jackie Garner – Uncovering Ancient Egypt
Discoveries of a Wildlife Art Detective uncovering ancient Egypt. Jackie Garner is a Gloucestershire artist, who is inspired by the natural world. During her last visit to Charlbury Art Society she gave a presentation on female Impressionist painters. Now she takes us further back in time to the art of the ancient Egyptians. Jackie is currently illustrating a research project investigating how wildlife was depicted in ancient Egyptian art, a fusion of art and science that has led to ground-breaking…
Find out more »Isabel Knowland and Arne Richards – Creativity in Prisons
Working with prisoners to release their creativity. Their approach and eclectic mix of musical styles, instruments and traditions lends itself well to projects that aim to promote inclusion and break down false barriers of perception. Their extensive experience of music projects in high security prisons has shown that music can have a transformative effect on inmates and has even helped to ‘turn around’ several offenders, now released, with whom the group still keeps in touch. "I think the impromptu concert…
Find out more »Tony Lloyd: The Artwork and its Context
Oxford Guild of Printers The Artwork and its Context: How an Artwork is affected by its Frame Tony Lloyd will repeat the talk he recently gave to the Charlbury Art Society. He will discuss how our perception of an artwork is influenced by how and where we experience the work. Bull Hotel Monday 5th March 8.00 Free, everybody welcome.
Find out more »The Art Society Cotswolds April Lecture
“Ultimate Power Dressing: Costumes of the Chinese Imperial Court” by David Rosier. The focus will be on the Qing Dynasty with contrasts from the earlier Ming Dynasty. The lecture begins at 11.30 at the Warwick Hall, Church Green, Burford OX18 4RZ. Non-members are welcome (suggested donation £10). For more information see website www.theartssocietycotswolds.org.uk.
Find out more »Cezanne: Portraits of a Life
Charlbury Art Society and ChOC present this new film dedicated to the portrait work of Paul Cézanne. One can't appreciate 20th century art without understanding the significance and genius of Paul Cézanne. Featuring interviews with curators and experts from the National Portrait Gallery London, MoMA New York, National Gallery of Art Washington, and Musée d'Orsay Paris, and correspondence from the artist himself, the film takes audiences beyond the exhibition to the places Cézanne lived and worked and sheds light on…
Find out more »Artweeks in Charlbury
32 artists are taking part in Charlbury 5-13 May Download Trailmap
Find out more »Juliet Heslewood – Cornelia Parker
JulietHeslewood presents a talk on Cornelia Parker, sculptor and installation artist. 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall, Charlbury.
Find out more »Coach Trip to Henley-on-Thames
We are planning to visit the River and Rowing Museum in Henley, where there is an exhibition called ‘Finding Form’ showing Barbara Hepworth sculptures. There is also an excellent permanent collection at the Museum, which includes a special exhibition of John Piper works. On arrival, you will be given refreshments and this will be followed by a talk about the exhibition. You will then be free to enjoy the exhibition and Museum at your leisure. In addition, the Bohun Gallery,…
Find out more »Fairford Art Society Summer Exhibition 2018
Saturday/Sunday 2 and 3 June Summer Exhibition Fairford Art Society, 10.00 to 4.30, at Fairford Community Centre, Fairford High Street, GL7 4AF.
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