Thunderbirds are go, it seems, for our new Instagram schedule Sunday: Facebook virtual exhibition update from Sarah Monday: Artist Spotlight – Avenda looks at the great, the good and the forgotten, past and present artists Tuesday: Techniques – Avenda highlights a useful tip or two Wednesday: Book Review – Bas brings a new/old favourite art related publication to our attention… Continue reading Instagram
Zoom meet ups
We are now on Zoom and are planning to develop regular sessions for members. Once again, we would love to hear from you with ideas and suggestions for what you would like out of these meetings. To start with we have planned: Tuesday workshops 2 – 4pm every 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of the… Continue reading Zoom meet ups
Instagram ready
Bas Pavlou is going to be regularly posting on Instagram. Bas, Avenda and Sarah have been brainstorming, and we’ve already thought of regular slots for recommended art books, features on famous artists, introductions to our own talented TAS members from novices to experts, links to other art institutions, exhibitions and online art courses. Please let Bas… Continue reading Instagram ready
Workshops
Workshops have been at the mercy of Covid-19 and our plans subjected to lockdowns. We do have some hopeful bookings, listed below, but please bear with us as things evolve. In ordinary times we organise practical sessions on alternate Tuesday afternoons during the autumn and winter months. We trust the current ‘interesting times’ will one… Continue reading Workshops
Christmas Dinner planning
For obvious reasons it was necessary to cancel the Teignmouth Art Society Christmas dinner for 2020. We are in the process of reviewing the possibility of holding this function in 2021. We will keep members informed of the progress in line with government guidelines and the situation regarding Covid. Chair, TAS.
Serenity gallery
To clarify the new procedures. From 5 November 2020 Serenity will be locked down, due to the Coronavirus requirements. All exhibits will be permitted to remain on display in the gallery during the lockdown period. The window displays will be cycled and a notice will be put up for prospective clients to contact Chris if they… Continue reading Serenity gallery
Tuesday Workshops
Workshops are currently on hold but will one day resume on Tuesday afternoons at Holcombe Village Hall. The dates are usually the second Tuesday 1:30pm to 3:30pm every month. Sessions are free for Teignmouth Art Society members and £3 for non members. Let Bee know if you are interested in facilitating a session or have ideas for future workshops.
Exhibition update
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic Teignmouth Art Society felt it appropriate to cancel their Spring and Summer Exhibitions at Victoria Hall. We have provided a variety of opportunities to keep our members informed. We have been very fortunate that our Vice Chairman, Chris Dobbs, and his wife Linda have provided our members with the opportunity… Continue reading Exhibition update
AGM
Thank you to all of you who contributed to our virtual AGM. We had 62 responses, with 58 suggested donations to TAAG. Following the comments received from the membership we are now in the process of considering the way forward. The minutes of the AGM, together with a copy of the new committee members and… Continue reading AGM
Newsletter 2 April 2020
Hope everyone is staying safe, staying at home as much as possible and managing to keep busy (painting we hope). Publicity Our committee member Keith Bowcock has recently made contact with the Mid Devon Advertiser. They are keen to publish regular write ups about the Teignmouth Art Society, which will help raise our profile in… Continue reading Newsletter 2 April 2020