What's On
Events
Mon 13 September 2010, 6 - 8pm
With major cuts in public services looming, and national and local government funds reserved for the 2012 Cultural Olympiad, who gets the money in a funding crisis? Join our debate to see where the money for the arts should be targeted.
Speakers:
- Ekow Eshun - Director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)
- Clare O'Brien - Director of Development and Marketing at the Wallace Collection
- Brian Sewell - Evening Standard art critic
Admission £5 (concessions £2.50, including FBA Friends, students and over 60s). Wine available.
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Society of Wildlife Artists' Portfolio Day
Wed 22 September 2010, From 10.30am
An opportunity to bring in your portfolio for free advice from SWLA members. Led by Michael Warren SWLA
Society of Wildlife Artists' Tour
Thu 23 September 2010, From 11.30am
A tour of The Natural Eye exhibition with new President of the Society of Wildlife Artists Harriet Mead.
Free with admission to the Galleries.
Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 24 September 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Mon 27 September 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Martin Woodcock Book Signing
Tue 28 September 2010, 11.30am
Society of Wildlife Artists' Martin Woodcock will be signing copies of his new publication: Safari Sketch Book: A Bird Painter's African Odyssey copies will be on sale throughout the exhibition at £45.
Carry Akroyd Book Signing
Fri 1 October 2010, 2pm
Society of Wildlife Artists' Carry Akroyd will be signing copies of her publication: "Natures Powers and Spells: Landscape Change, John Clare and Me". Copies will be on sale throughout the exhibition at £38.
Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 1 October 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 8 October 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Royal Society of Marine Artists Tour
Tue 12 October 2010, From 11am
President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, David Howell, will give a guided tour of the annual exhibition.
Free with admission to the Galleries.
Royal Society of Marine Artists Gouache Demonstration
Thu 14 October 2010, From 2pm
Bruce Mulcahy RSMA will demonstrate his gouache techniques.
Free with admission to the Galleries.
Royal Society of Marine Artists Scraperboard Demonstration
Fri 15 October 2010, From 2pm
Lorraine Abraham RSMA will give a scraperboard demonstration.
Free with admission to the Galleries.
Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 15 October 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Royal Society of Marine Artists Oil Demonstration
Sun 17 October 2010, From 2pm
John Lines RSMA will demonstrate his techniques with oil paint.
Free with admission to the Galleries.
Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Mon 18 October 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Royal Society of Marine Artists Watercolour Demonstration
Fri 22 October 2010, From 2pm
Robert Brindley RSMA will demonstrate his watercolour techniques.
Free with admission to the Galleries.
Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 22 October 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 29 October 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 5 November 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 12 November 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Mon 15 November 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 19 November 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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New English Art Club Demonstration
Thu 25 November - Sun 5 December 2010, 10am - 5pm
Patrick Cullen NEAC will offer a demonstration with an Indian theme during the exhibition. Dates and times tbc.
New English Art Club Sketchbook Symposium
Thu 25 November - Sun 5 December 2010, 10am - 5pm
President of the New English Art Club, Jason Bowyer, will lead a sketchbook symposium on how to use one's sketches to create a painting back in the studio. Dates and times tbc.
Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 26 November 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Mon 29 November 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 3 December 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 10 December 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Mon 13 December 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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Royal Institute of Oil Painters Art Event Evening
Thu 16 December 2010, 6 - 9pm
Sponsored by Winsor & Newton, this popular event is an opportunity to paint alongside ROI members from a selection of 3 models.
Tickets for participants are £10, tickets for spectators are £7 and both can be obtained from the Galleries.
A prize of £150 will be awarded for the best painting.
Royal Institute of Oil Painters Demonstrations
Thu 16 December 2010, From 2pm
ROI members Roger Dellar and Luis Morris will demonstrate oil techniques in the Galleries.
Free with admission to the Galleries.
Life Drawing with the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society
Fri 17 December 2010, 6pm - 8.15pm
Members only.
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