Newsletter No.123 September 2012 Want to see this Newsletter in colour/larger print? Then download it from our website: http://www.ringwoodartsociety.org
Chairman’s Chat By David Lowe
We had a good turnout in both submissions and visi-tors to our 44th Summer Exhibition at Greyfriars. Our Preview Evening was very well attended with in-
vited guests bursting out to the doorway! The exhibits were well received and re-warded with good sales. The Mayor ac-companied by his wife did a splendid job opening the exhibition and handing out the awards. In most part the weather held up and we had a steady stream of visitors over the period.
A big thank you to everyone involved: in-cluding our buyers, who are the icing on the cake.
Don’t forget to come to our Open Painting Afternoon on Tuesday 25th September: Just £2 with a cup of coffee 1—3:30pm. A nice friendly informal get together with a touch of painting to boot! Next month, on Tuesday 23th October, Mike Bragg will be holding his regular Life Painting Afternoon. Book up with Margaret Plant as usual. We still need committee volunteers for Publicity Officer which involves advising News agencies and the media of our up-coming exhibitions and other activities, and, Programme Secretary for next year—don’t be shy!…. If you are a social person, you are half-way there: an email address and tele-phone is a distinct advantage.
RAS Salisbury Hospital Exhibition 11th Jan—3rd Feb. Forms Online now!
Closing date: 5th December 2012
Hand-In 8th Jan 12md-12.30 Hand-Out 5th Feb 12md-12.30
RAS needs your help!
We are thankful to Doug Hart and Margaret Plant for stepping in to help us with the Programme whilst we recruit a
member to take over the role of
Programme Secretary
You will obviously appreciate that this is a very important function of the Society:
The programme of events is one of the key functions our society.
We need someone to take over this job ASAP
Thankfully Doug has completed the schedule for 2013 and booked all the
demonstrators in advance. So the job is to manage the bookings from members and look after the demonstrators, and to start thinking about booking demonstrators for 2014. Help will be given to start you off!
Programme Times Monthly Meetings..........7.30pm - 3rd Monday in month.
Painting Afternoons…... 1.00pm - 3.30pm Ann Rose Hall Workshops.................... 10.00am - 4.00pm Ann Rose Hall
CLUB NIGHT Mon 15th Oct 12 Dave White Animal Portraits in Acrylic Dave White lives just outside the borders of the New Forest and near the Solent coast of Barton on Sea. Dave teaches at Brockenhurst college as a tutor and is now a commissioning artist. His work can be regularly seen at the prestigious Rhinefield House Hotel in the heart of the New Forest where he is the resident artist and he regularly exhibits and demonstrates to Art Societies & Groups He is now becoming well known for his Animal Portraits having exhibited at Crufts and the Kennel Club. Further info: http://www.davewhite.org.uk/
WORKSHOP 29 Sep12 Soraya French—Creating an Impression—Mixed Media.
Soraya has received a number of prestigious art awards and many of her paintings can be found in private and public collections . She is a regular contributor to The Artist Magazine. The success of her two art Books published
by HarperCollins have brought her international recognition and following. She is a demonstrator for USA based art company GOLDEN and the Caran D’Ache of Switzerland. She demonstrates her painting techniques to art groups and societies in the south of England and London. She tutors courses at Dedham Hall, Earnley concourse and Ma Saurine in the south of France. A member of the Society of Women Artists and The Society of Floral Painters, and the President of the Andover Art Society. Further info: http://www.sorayafrench.com/
Tuesday 25 September 1- 3.30pm Open painting Afternoon £2 with Tea/Coffee! Join with the other club members for an informal get together to enjoy our art.
2012 – The year of the Olympics! Members of Ringwood Art Society swopped their javelins for paintbrushes and their discus for a palette and produced results all worthy of a gold medal. What a great display we put on for the preview evening – better
than ever and with compliments all round as people meandered round the exhibition. The sun shone and it was lovely to take a break in the cool courtyard sipping a glass of wine. For those who didn’t want to compete with the crowds in the exhibition halls they could sit down in comfort watching the photographs of each exhibit on our TV to a background of gentle music. Richard Tratt was our adjudicator this year and once again he had an impossible job to choose winners for each award. But he did choose and we had delighted members coming forward to collect their trophies from the Mayor of Ringwood, Steve Rippon-Swayne who was kind enough to open the exhibition for us this year with his wife Ann. It was especially good to see new names appearing in the awards list. All visitors to the Preview evening have the chance to vote for their favourite painting and everyone was delighted that this coveted trophy went to Ann Squire. It was such a perfect evening that people seemed reluctant to go home! Thank you to Ann and all her team once again for producing another great exhibition. Well done everyone! Pam Mason-Smith, President RAS
Exhibition Report
The quality of the paintings and presentation of work was once again exceptional. Richard Tratt, our adjudicator, mentioned the very high standard which made his job all the more difficult. I think
Richard was the most thorough adjudicator we have had, taking almost 5 hours to judge the work exhibited. Congratulations and well done to all the worthy winners. As a society we strive for excellence, the
comments in the visitors book show that we have gone a long way to achieving this.
A selection of comments from the book: As always an excellent exhibition, all the regulars get better & better: Fantastic: The quality is exceptional, so this is what the competition is like: Amazing: Very High standard delighted with my purchase: The best yet, I especially liked seeing figure drawings and ceramics as well as M/M pieces, congratulations: Very good mix of subjects and media, Judging commendable, agree with awards.
Well done to everyone and thank you for keeping up the standard. We displayed 456 pieces of art this year, which rose to almost 500 including the replacements. Visitor numbers were up considerably on last year with a total of 1700 people passing through the exhibition. Sales started extremely well; at the preview we sold 13 pieces of art. The addition of 3D work this year proved to be so popular that it was almost like a sale at Harrods with people guarding pieces they wanted to buy.
Sales remained steady throughout the exhibition, with the last two being made almost as the doors closed on the exhibition. We sold 56 pieces of art of which 21 were framed painting, 5 miniatures 18 portfolios and 12, 3D pieces. The numbers are slightly down on last year, although income from sales was up to £4315. whilst sales in 2011 were £4046. Card sales were also up to £431.50 compared to £395.50 in 2011, with raffle /donations almost the same as last year at £693.
I would like to say a big thank you to the army of people who helped put this exhibition together. There are too many to mention individually, however without your help we wouldn’t be able to put on such a superb exhibition. Thank you. Lionel Foreman deserves a special mention as he collected the takings most days and dealt with the disappearing banner during the exhibition. He also stayed up until the early hours on the last evening so that he would have the cheques ready for artists at hand out. This is highly commendable as no other society thinks of their members in this way. Many, many thanks, Lionel.
Ann Squire, Exhibition Secretary RAS Financial facts provided by Lionel Foreman, Treasurer RAS
Congratulations to our members to… Patricia Davies SAA Artist of the Year Awards: ‘Best Amateur Portrait—Mural in Acrylic’ Patricia is based in Salisbury and took art to A level at school, but only started painting seriously about 10 years ago. She has exhibited in Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury Library, Salisbury Arts Centre, The Guildhall, Highcliffe Castle, Marwell Zoological Park and of course Greyfriars! Her work can also be seen at Coffeemocha in Salisbury and at Salisbury Race Course. Working in most media, 'Mural' is painted in acrylic. In addition to Ringwood Art Society she is a member of the SAA and Marwell International Art Society, and recently went on safari to Tanzania with them. She says “Whatever I am painting and in whatever medium I like to try to capture light and mood. I am so pleased to have been given an award in the SAA Artist of the Year Competition, it gives me such encouragement for the future given the enormous amount of entries and the standard of the work. I get quite a few commissions for pet portraits. I can be contacted via my website.” Further info: www.patriciadavies.co.uk
Tony Clegg member of the Hengist Group of Artists For winning the Millennium Trophy for ‘Best in Show.’ Tony studied at Bradford College of Art and Bretton Hall College, then taught Art in secondary education for many years,
starting in Whitby where he worked with the late Fred Williams , who had a strong influence on his work. Tony now works as a professional painter, working mainly in watercolour. Although he works mostly on commissions he has exhibited nationally and locally, having had a series of successful exhibitions with the National Trust at Robin Hood’s Bay. His work is mostly of the East Coast where he finds great inspiration. However, he has painted many subjects throughout Yorkshire, including, most recently, the Five Rise Locks at Bingley. Further info: www.tonyclegg.co.uk
Membership Renewal Despite the economic climate, our Society currently has 165 members, slowly growing in strength every year. We are pleased to hold membership at £12 again this year. The task of membership renewal is a massive task, handled by Jean Baylis, our Membership Secretary. Unfortunately her job has become extremely frustrating and time consuming due to lateness and erratic renewals of membership. Jean is a volunteer and she needs us to play by the rules. To help her to get this back under efficient control, we, as members need to play by the rules and heed the following:- Your RAS membership is due for renewal at the AGM on Monday 19 November 2012. To avoid unnecessary delays PLEASE have your cheque and completed Application Form (confirming your registered details etc.) ready on entry. If you cannot attend this meeting, please send your renewal cheque for £12.00 payable to Ringwood Art Society with a Completed 'Membership Renewal Application Form' (enclosed) to:-
Jean Baylis, RAS Membership Secretary, Cottage Farm, Verwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Dorset, BH21 6RN. A membership card and events schedule will be sent to you by return. Please note, if your renewal has not been received by 31 December, you will no longer be a member and will not be able to exhibit your work with the Society or, attend events and demo-evenings as a member. The non-member rate is £5 per demo-evening. Keep yourself informed Members are expected themselves, to check the events schedule sent out on membership renewal, the newsletters, RAS website and emails and/or attend members evenings, for events dates, workshops, drawing afternoons etc. The committee is made up of voluntary busy people, whose job is made harder if we have to make constant reminders regarding these dates. Workshops may be cancelled if there are in-sufficient entries in advance.
NOTICE Your membership will expire on 31 December 2012: after which
date you will have to pay £5 admittance as a Visitor.
Membership becomes effective the month following payment.
The ‘Boston Tea Party,’ a cafe/restaurant which now occupies Frampton's Mill in the Furlong, have asked RAS to exhibit work on their premises. This will be a permanent showcase for RAS. We are setting up a Gallery on our website from which the management of BTP will chose work to be displayed . The pieces chosen for exhibition do not necessarily have to be for sale, however will be displayed for three months. BTP are not able to deal with money for sales. Details of any potential purchaser will be given to the artist by phone or email to finalise the sale. BTP have requested that instead of a commission on a sale being paid to them, a donation of 20% of the sale price be paid to The Elizabeth Foundation, a charity supporting deaf children. charity number 293835 Artists may replace a sold painting with one of the same size. But so as to cause as little disruption as possible to Boston Tea Party all other work must stay until the end of the exhibition. Calling all Ringwood Art Society Members. If you would like your work to be considered for display at Boston Tea Party, Go to R.A.S website www.ringwoodartsociety.org click on ‘Boston Gallery.’ The Guidelines, and an entry form can be found on the website. Upload an image of the work by following the instructions. When filling
in the form please remember to state the size, medium, and selling price, if for sale, state NFS otherwise. Your email address and any dates you know you will be away. Note: ( email & dates are not for general use & will not be displayed on the website, but are for information only) Remember to print the guidelines sign and keep for your own records At the moment there is no limit to the number of images you may place on the gallery. Please send images as soon as possible as the next exhibition will be chosen between the 1st-3rd October, hand in will be 6th October, 10 am. You will be informed by email or phone if your work has been selected. The Exhibition will run from the 14th October 13th January Please note: Work will only be selected from the ‘Boston Gallery’ on the RAS website: no other form of selection is possible. Ann Squire, Exhibition Secretary
~ Information ~
The Boston Tea Party Gallery
A new and exciting opportunity for Ringwood Art Society with the Boston Tea Party
Fun & Quizzes galore. Two course meal + mince pies & coffee.
Price £13 which includes wine or soft drinks.
Menu to be confirmed. When booking please advise if you have special dietary needs.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Cheques made out to ‘Ringwood Art Society’ please.
Send booking with cheque by 12 Nov latest to: Ann Squire, RAS Xmas Party,
30 Heath Road, St. Leonards, Ringwood, Hants BH24 2PY Tel 01425 473 496
The Painting Challenge for this years party will be to bring along a Painting, Sketch, Cartoon drawing or Photograph of
"part of a well know famous painting." The challenge for guests will be to guess:
(1) The title of the painting (2) the name of the artist. 1 point will be given for each.
The person with the most points wins the prize.
Providing a picture for the challenge is not mandatory to attend the Christmas party but it is
great fun and is a real ice breaker.
NOTICE:
Ringwood Art Society—Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given of our AGM on 19th November 2012 beginning at 6.30 pm when members can then renew their subscriptions. The
AGM will start at 7 pm, tea/coffee break at 8 pm, and the Demonstration is from 8.30 to 9.30 pm.
Nominations for Officers and Committee Members should be submitted in writing, with names of the Proposer and Seconder, no later than Friday 16th November. This same date applies to any
proposals of a subject matter for inclusion in the meeting. Please hand to a committee member or email to:
Top: Our happy band of sightseers… Middle: Left: A rest before the pickup. Middle Right: Cream Tea overlooking the Palace Gardens. Bottom: One of the many views of the beautiful Buckingham Palace gardens.
The Queen's Gallery Firstly, I would like to say a huge, THANK YOU, to all Members and non-Members who joined us on the above on 5 July last and for your fabulous time keeping and co-operation. We were so lucky to have the sun shine on us for the whole day, and for those who were unable to travel with us I will endeavour to briefly describe the events of the day. Our day began at 7 am when we were promptly picked up by Herrington Coaches in Fordingbridge, 7.15 am Ringwood, and arrived in London in time to have a cuppa and a bite to eat before proceeding through an airport type security check mid-morning, for entry into the Palace and the State Rooms. We had the option as to whether or not we would like an audio head set which, of course, was beneficial in describing the numbered Old Masters, family portraits, furniture, sculptures, treasures etc., and the purpose of each hallway and room through which we were passing. At one stage we overlooked the inner courtyard; walked along the hallway where guests of the Queen gather; viewed the ballroom; steps where the Royal Family gather for official photographs; the bow windowed room where Christening photos are taken and which overlooks the Palace lawns; the dining room, although unlaid had the most fabulous centre piece etc. We then proceeded into a darkened room with lighted cabinets where we viewed the little crown which Queen Victoria used to wear on her topknot - so stunning and minute; the Queen's crown which
she wears for the opening of Parliament and other events; tiaras; beautiful broaches; a gifted diamond encrusted sword; a fan and other items too numerous to mention. Some of us then enjoyed a piece of cake and a drink in the Royal cafe before departing the lawns to gather at the Queen's Gallery. Here our very own paparazzi in the form of our Chairman, David, took the above photo and numerous others for our Society's memorabilia and at 2.30 pm we entered the Queen's Gallery through yet another shorter security check into the fascinating world of Leonardo da Vinci. There were so many drawings/illustrations, all so precisely drawn with minute descriptions, presumably in Latin, of the workings of the human body obtained by dissecting various parts. Ugh!! His investigative mind has certainly left the world a truly valuable legacy. After looking in the Gallery shop we all then gathered around the low wall outside of the Gallery (including our travel only passengers) where our photographer again went to work whilst waiting for our coach for the return journey to Ringwood at 5.30 pm. On our return journey, David collected the quiz forms which he had kindly compiled and handed out on our outward journey to those wishing to take part, and thanks to David for arranging these quizzes to stimulate our minds! Believe our President, Pam, was the winner. I hope the above has given everyone a précis of our day, and should anyone have any ideas for a visit or two for next year to any art related events, please let me know. Best Wishes Eileen Palmer, RAS Trips Organiser
Are you a member of our thriving Society? … No? To join email: [email protected] or come along to one of our Club Nights. Membership is just £12 per year which includes our monthly Art Demonstrations, to members of the Greyfriars Community Centre.
To have a taster of what the Society can offer guests are always very welcome to come along to our demonstrations for a small charge of £5 All our meetings are held in Greyfriars, Ringwood. Monthly Club meetings at 7.30pm on the third Monday of each month in Greyfriars Hall; Painting Afternoons are 1 - 3.30 pm and our Workshops 10am - 4pm in the Rose Hall.
September - newsletter on website by club night 25. Tue Open painting afternoon. 29 Sat Workshop - Soraya French Creating an impression - Mixed media October 8 Mon Committee Meeting 15 Mon Dave White, Animal portraits in acrylic 23 Tue Painting afternoon – Mike Bragg.- Life drawing- Any Medium
November 12 Mon Committee Meeting 19 Mon AGM 24 Sat Workshop - Tony Westmore - mixed media 26 Mon Committee Meeting - Party December- newsletter on website by club night 5 Wed Xmas party Quiz theme:- Painting, dwg, photo etc ‘part of a well know famous painting’
CLUB NIGHTS / DEMOS Shown in RED Rev 06
WORKSHOPS shown in BLUE Note: Club night times include 30minutes set up time for the artist.
January 11 Jan – 3 Feb Salisbury Exhibition 8 Hand-In Salisbury Exhibition 12md-12.30 14 Committee meeting 1.30—3.00 21 Club Night—Sharon Hurst Fantasy w/colours 7.00- 9.30 26 Workshop 10.00 –4.00 Dave White: Animal Portraits 29 Painting afternoon 1.00—3.30 February 5 Hand-Out Salisbury Exhibition 12md-12.30 11 Committee meeting 1.30—3.00 18 Club night Lyndsey Cole textured acrylics 7.00- 9.30 23 Workshop Sharon Hurst: Fantasy: W/colours 10.00—4.00 26 Painting afternoon 1.00—3.30 March – Newsletter on Website by Club Night 11 Committee meeting 1.30—3.00 18 Club Night Roy Lang seascape oils 7.00-9.30 23 Workshop Roger Dellar: Using Light: Oils 10.00—4.00 26 Painting afternoon 1.00—3.30 April 8 Committee meeting 1.30—3.00 15 Club Night -Liaison Ringwood Camera Club ‘Water’ critique
7.00—9.30 27 Workshop Roy Lang: Seascapes in oils 10.00—4.00 30 Painting afternoon 1.00—3.30 May 13 Committee meeting 1.30—3.00 20 Club Night Robin Gray Graphite artist 7.00—9.30 No workshop (Bank Holiday) 28 Painting afternoon 1.00—3.30
June -– Newsletter on Website by Club Night 10 Committee meeting 1.30—3.00 17 Club night Mike Skidmore Portraits acrylic 7.00 -9.30 25 Painting afternoon 1.00—3.30 29 Workshop Robin Gray: Graphite drawing 10.00—4.00 July 8 Committee meeting 1.30—3.00 15 Club Night Critique with John Butterworth 7.00-9.30 27 TBA 30 Painting afternoon 1.00—3.30 August 8 – 26 45th Summer Exhibition 5 Committee meeting 1.30—3.00 6 Hand In - Summer Exhibition 10 – 11:30 7 Preview Evening – Summer Exhibition 27 Hand Out - Summer Exhibition 10 – 11:30 September – Newsletter on Website by Club Night 9 Committee meeting 1.30—3.00 16 Club Night Penny Wilton semi abstract techniques 7.00—9.30 24 Painting afternoon 1.00—3.30 28 Workshop Lyndsey Cole: Acrylic textured painting 10.00—4.00 October 14 Committee meeting 1.30—3.00 21 Club Night Colin Courtice Pastels 7.00—9.30 26 Workshop Penny Wilton: Semi abstract paintings 10.00—4.00 29 Painting afternoon 1.00—3.30 November 11 and 25 Committee meeting 1.30—3.00 18 6.30pm start. AGM 7.00—9.30 26 Painting afternoon 1.00—3.30 30 Workshop Colin Courtice: Pastels 10.00—4.00 December – Newsletter on Website 2 Xmas Party 6:00pm Quiz theme: TBA
