Chris Bell (assemblages using recycled materials – mostly plastics), Mark Orbell and Maureen Connett (both painters).
Maureen Connett trained as a painter in St Albans with Maurice Feild, a long-serving tutor at the Slade School and a member of the Euston Road Group. She was Senior Researcher at St John’s College, Oxford, where she worked on the sketchbooks of Robert Bevan, a fine painter of the Sussex landscape (more…)
** HAITI APPEAL – To-morrow (Sunday) **
viewing from noon ; sale from 4pm ; auction from 5pm.
!!! Calling all artists !!! Jack in the Green, 28 Apr-5 May
Dates for your diary…
Sat 27 Mar at 7.30pm. Mozart’s Requiem in St-Mary-in-the-Castle. See members’ announcements below.
!! Sun 28 Mar. HASTINGS4HAITI in St Mary in the Castle. Sale of Art and Promises in aid of Haiti Relief 2010 – see members’ announcements.
Fri 2 Apr. Private view@6.30. John Hacker in AF1. Paul Castle in AF2.
Sat3 Apr@ 4pm in AF2. Poetry Group with Michael Short.(courtesy
Sat 3 Apr @ 4pm. Recital. Louise Winter and Nancy Cooley. Images, projections and words with Laetitia Yhapp and Mark French. See below.
Thu 8 Apr @7.30. Film “A Serious Man”. see below.
Fri 9 Apr @5.30. Private view “Three Sussex Artists” (Bell, Connett, Orbell) in AF1. Jameson Keane in AF2.
Thu 15 Apr . 6.30. Hastings Humanists in AF1. £2 entry Alexander Hellemans : “ Misunderstandings of Science”. http://hastingshumanists.blogspot.com
Calling all artists !!! Jack in the Green
The Jack-in-the-Green show goes up Wednesday, 28 April until 5 May in both galleries. Jack-in-the-Green has particular meaning for Sussex, and it ties in with the May Day holiday week-end in Hastings, the procession on the bank holiday Monday and thousands of motorbikes.
Please forward any images of your exhibit as soon as possible, so that we may use them for advance publicity.
Forum AGM – 25 May. The committee has set Tuesday 25 May as the date for the AGM. The main business is to approve the 2009 accounts and hold elections to the committee. All proposals for discussion at the AGM should be submitted at least three weeks in advance.
Rossetti commemoration. Forum members are taking part in a Rossetti commemoration at St Clement’s Church on 21 May. Bruce Williams is exhibiting six new large paintings (6ft x 5 ft) and members of the Forum poetry group are reading poems. See below.
St Leonards Film Society. St Leonards Film Society now has a programme of screenings. See below.
Showing Now….
“Flux” in AF2, 17 – 30 Mar. Private View: Friday 19th March 2010 6:00pm.“
Eight Sussex artists covering a range of media. Exhibiting are Jeremy Bear, Sassy Luke, Wendy Oxlade, Harry Snook, Serena Thirkell, Kim Thrower, Steve Whiting and Andy Young.( Regretfully, Anna Gartsunova was unable to participate as advertised. )
Marika Moore in AF1, 17 -30 Mar. “The World and I” –
Marika’s view of life, particularly featuring British Columbia. Marika, born into a Russian refugee family in post WW2 Germany (among the first intake of students at the Pestalozzi Centre, Seddlescombe), returns from Canada to Sussex to exhibit. She has a fascination with colour and form, right from the time she painted her doll at eight years old. She is versatile, but comments that people recognise her work by her colours. Marika has exhibited and sold widely in the USA (particularly Hawaii) and Canada.
Coming up…
John Hacker ARCA. in AF1 – pm.31 March –am.7 April
“Although my work appears abstract, I paint what I see. I Ching and the Book of Changes has been a starting point for me – the movement of light coming through dark, and dark through light which is especially apparent on the mono gallery and to a certain extent on the colour gallery pages shown on mywebsite www.johnhackerartist.com and Forum members gallery.
Furthermore, what also is of great interest to me is the balance and imbalance of these light patterns and different energies which change throughout the seasons, and how this affects colour – from the winter months when the light is at its lowest to mid summer when intensity reaches its peak.”
CV – John Hacker
1958-61 – Studied art at Kingston School of Art
1961-64 – Studied painting at the Royal College of Art, London
1964-65 – Worked for Chicago University on Archaelogical Drawings of Ramases III Temple in Luxor
1966-71 – Taught at Kingston College of Art
1972-74 – Taught at Hornsey College of Art
1972-93 – Taught at Epsom College of Art
1993 – Worked in Sardinia and at home in East Sussex
Paul Castle in AF2 – pm 31 March –am.7 April.
“My work portrays deeply felt feelings and emotions. From these senses and understanding arise the dramatic power of the mark. I am able to capture an image that is spontaneous with immense direction and movement. Therefore I would like to feel I have created honest pieces of work.
Three Sussex Artists in AF1, 7 – 20 April
Chris Bell (assemblages using recycled materials – mostly plastics), Mark Orbell and Maureen Connett (both painters)
Jameson Keane in AF2 , 7 – 20 April
Members’ Annnouncements…
Rose Miller posts :
Book Reading/discussion. Looking ahead, April’s book is T.S. Eliot’s – Four Quartets.
For details, including venue, email: rosemiller9@gmail.com
telephone: 01424 – 443164
Mary Dawson posts ; I am supporting a project by “Crowhurst Community Agriculture” to promote organic apple juice. I am selling bottles of this juice for £1.50 per bottle or a case of 12 for £15.00. Apples are from Iden Farm Apples. Please contact
Anna Casson posts : I am a Life and portrait model. Tel; 07791794103
Models Sought Juliette Dodd wants models to pose for portraits. Models who can keep still may be paid. Further info (01424 424010)
Sunday 28 March 2010 at St Mary in the Castle
viewing from noon ; sale from 4pm ; auction from 5pm.
Rossetti Commemoration. Forum members are taking part in a Rossetti commemoration at St Clement’s Church on 21 May. Gabriel Dante Rossetti (1828 – 1882) was a founder member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848. In 1860 he married Lizzie Siddal in St Clements and it is the 150th anniversary of his marriage, which is being commemorated.
Amongst Forum members,taking part, Bruce Williams is showing six new large religious oil paintings (6ft x 5ft) and the Forum Poetry Group is reading poems. Rosetti came from an artisitic family, which included his sister, Christina. Lizzie Siddal was also a poet and when she died, Rosetti buried his poems alongside – though he later recovered them. The exhibition is on for a week. Further details later.
MUSIC
Nancy Cooley posts the following events at St Mary-in-the-castle:
Saturday 27 Mar@ 7.30. Performance of MOZART’s REQUIEM in St Mary-in-the-Castle. Featuring Hastings Philarmonic Choir, Ruby Hughes (sop), Katherine Allen (mezzo), James Greer (ten) and Robin Baker (Bar). Musical Director is Hilary Davan Wetton.Tickets £15 and £12. St Mary-in-the-Castle (01424)451111. Hastings Information Centre (01424) 451111 and HPC (01424) 714076 or 440044.
Sat 3 Apr @ 4 pm. “Sea Fever” Images and projections by Laetitia Yhap and Mark French weave between the words and music. Louise Winter and Nancy Cooling.
FILM
St Leonards Film Society. Future Screenings.( All in AF1 @7.30)
General Report. The first meeting of the Society was on 12th March. This was the inaugural event and was attended by some 30 people. A general welcome was extended, followed by an explanation of the society’s aims – — to make ‘good’ film more accessible, by extending the venues to cover other areas of St Leonards, and thus make it a series of community projects. A complimentary screening of “Looking for Eric” was shown, which drew a great response.
On 25 Mar “Los Abrazos “ (in Spanish with English subtitles) was shown. There was a smaller audience, due to cold wet weather. Future dates are shown below.
The Film Society is supported by a National Lottery grant. Office bearers are;– Mollie Green (Chairman), Dawn Dublin (Secretary) and Julian Rumball (Treasurer). For contact and further information info@stleonardsfilmsoc.co.uk
Future screenings are on Thursdays at 7.45 pm (doors open at 7 pm – to meet and socialize).
8 Apr. “A Serious Man” (15) 105 mins. “The Coen brothers return with one of their best and most personal films to date.”
23 April. Still Walking/ Aruitemo (U). 115 mins. “Hirokazu Koreeda’s new film is an entrancing family drama.” Japanese with English sub-titles.
6 May. “Precious” (15). 110 mins. Clareece “Precious” Jones’s story tells of torment, pain and cruelty turning to light, love and self-determination.
20 May. “The Headless Woman / La Mujer Sin Cabeza” (12A) 89 mins. Incredible mysteryfrom Director Lucretia Martel. Definitely not one to miss! Spanish with English subtitles.
Tickets are £3.50 and £2.50 (members). Annual membership is £15.00 and £25.00 (a couple living at the same address).
STUDIOS TO LET
1. Three properties to let in St Leonards artist’s quarter. Harold Mews, rear of Stanhope Place (Ideal as studios).
Unit A. 460 sq ft(approx). Access to toilet. Rent £80 pw.
Unit B. 370 sq ft (approx). Access to toilet. Rent £70 pw.
Unit C. 1100 – 1200 sq ft. Office and toilet facilities. Rent £180 pw.
ALSO Menzies Rd, Ponswood Estate. 2500 sq ft (approx) on 2 floors. 2 offices, kitchen, 2 toilets hot+cold water,Parking for 8 cars. Rent £300 pw or sale at £300,000.
All rents above are negotiable and a deposit is required. Tel 431266 or 07926126126995.
2. Studio space ( near Morrisons, Queens Road)
Ring Lydia 07988204710. £20 pw
ARTIST STATEMENT – PAUL CASTLE
I suffer with a bi-polar disorder. I have felt the need to make this statement in the hope that the viewer can see more deeply into how I function as an artist.
My work portrays my deeply felt feelings and emotions. From these senses and understanding the dramatic power of the mark, I am able to create a spontaneous image that has tremendous movement and direction. These gestures, I would like to feel, make an impact resulting in an honest body of work.
The majority of my work is untitled. The reason for this is that it is important to me that viewers decide on their own interpretation of my work – therefore feeling their own personal sensations.
John Hacker says of his work, “Although my work appears abstract, I paint what I see. I Ching and the Book of Changes has been a starting point for me – the movement of light coming through dark, and dark through light..” He brings this vision to the forum at the end of March. Not to be missed!
John’s website has a wealth of examples on display: www.johnhackerartist.com
Two private views were held on Friday 19 March. “Flux” ,in AF2, is a group of eight Sussex artists, embracing painting and sculpture. With eight exhibitors there was a large number of supporters from Hastings and further afield. Marika Moore, in AF1, is a former student at the Pestalozzi village in Seddlescombe, now resident in Canada. Marika specially shipped in her exhibition from Canada. Guests galore included Councillor Jeremy Birch, Debbie Martin from the Pestalozzi and a substantial number of Pestalozzi alumni. A seven minute film of the first Pestalozzi Christmas show given by the children of the Pestalozzi in 1961 was shown. (more…)
Bulletin 136 – 20 March 2010
!!! HAITI APPEAL UPDATE – See below. !!!
Dates for your diary…
Sun 21 Mar. Recital. Michele Corbin (sop) and Nancy Cooley- see below.
Thu 25 Mar. Film @7.30. “Los Abrazos” (Broken Embraces) with Penelope Cruz. Spanish with English subtitles. 1 hr 27 mins
Sat 27 Mar, 10 – 3. Juliette Dodd. Workshop in painting and pastels. See members’ announcements below.
!! Sun 28 Mar. HASTINGS4HAITI in St Mary in the Castle. Sale of Art and Promises in aid of Haiti Relief 2010 – see members’ announcements. Many Forum members actively involved. Your support whether assisting or donating is needed – Click on the email link in Members’ announcements.
Sun 28 Mar. St Mary-in-the-Castle @ 7.30 . Requiem by Mozart.
Fri 2 Apr. Private view. John Hacker in AF1. Paul Castle in AF2.
Sat 3 April @ 4pm in AF2. Poetry Group with Michael Short.
Sat 3 Apr @ 4pm. Recital. Louise Winter and Nancy Cooley. Images, projections and words with Laetitia Yhapp and Mark French. See below.
Thu 8 April @7.30. Film.see below.
Thu 15 Apr. 6.30. Humanists Soc in AF1.
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Gift to the Pestalozzi. Marika Moore, (herself ex-Pestalozzi) presented one of her paintings “British Columbia – 2” to the Pestalozzi International Village Trust at last night’s private view in AF1. It was received by Debbie Martin on behalf of the Trust. Forum committee member, Patrick Glass, a volunteer helper also attended bringing three students, who are on scholarships. Several ex-members of the Pestalozzi alumni attended. In AF2, “Flux” invited our local councillor, Jeremy Birch.
Three studio spaces to let in the St Leonards “artist quarter”.
See under Members’ announcements. See also other advertisements for studios.
Forum AGM – 25 May. The committee has set Tuesday 25 May as the date for the AGM to approve the 2009 accounts and hold elections to the committee.
!!! Calling all artists !!! Jack in the Green
The Jack-in-the-Green show goes up Wednesday, 28 April until 5 May in both galleries. This popular show gets better every year. Please start thinking about suitable entries – Jack-in-the-Green has particular meaning for Sussex, and it ties in with the May Day holiday week-end, the procession on the bank holiday Monday and , of course, all those thousands of motorbikes which descend on Hastings.
St Leonards Film Society
The St Leonards Film Society has a programme of screenings. See below.
Showing Now….
“Flux” in AF2, 17 – 30 Mar. Private View: Friday 19th March 2010 6:00pm.
Eight Sussex artists covering a range of media. Exhibiting are Jeremy Bear, Sassy Luke, Wendy Oxlade, Harry Snook, Serena Thirkell, Kim Thrower, Steve Whiting and Andy Young.( Regretfully, Anna Gartsunova was unable to participate as advertised. )
Marika Moore in AF1, 17 -30 Mar. “The World and I” – Marika’s view of life, particularly featuring British Columbia.
Marika, born into a Russian refugee family in post WW2 Germany (among the first intake of students at the Pestalozzi Centre, Seddlescombe), returns from Canada to Sussex to exhibit. She has a fascination with colour and form, right from the time she painted her doll at eight years old. She is versatile, but comments that people recognise her work by her colours. Marika has exhibited and sold widely in the USA (particularly Hawaii) and Canada.
Coming up…
John Hacker in AF1 – pm.31 March –am.7 April
Paul Castle in AF2 – pm 31 March –am.7 April.
“My work portrays deeply felt feelings and emotions. From these senses and understanding arise the dramatic power of the mark. I am able to capture an image that is spontaneous with immense direction and movement. Therefore I would like to feel I have created honest pieces of work.”
Members’ Annnouncements…
Rose Miller posts :
Book Reading/discussion.
March 22nd – 3:00 PM – Book Group - Climates of Change
We continue our survey of period literature (1929 – 1945) with a lighthearted examination of class, cliché and communism in The Pursuit of Love, by Nancy Mitford. Dig out your old copies and come along for a stimulating discussion led by Rose Miller.
Looking ahead, next month is T.S. Eliot’s – Four Quartets.
For details, including venue, email: rosemiller9@gmail.com
telephone: 01424 – 443164
Mary Dawson posts ; I am supporting a project by “Crowhurst Community Agriculture” to promote organic apple juice. I am selling bottles of this juice for £1.50 per bottle or a case of 12 for £15.00. Apples are from Iden Farm Apples. Please contact
Charles Koning posts ; I am an experienced gardener. Excellent references. Looking for work. I am also a decorator Mobile 07506 901244.
Anna Casson posts : I am a Life and portrait model. Tel; 07791794103
Juliette Dodd posts : I am running a one-day workshop to teach painting and pastels in the style of Degas on Saturday 27 March at Mountfield Community Arts, 10 – 3pm. £45 (£40 for concessions). I will provide a female ballet dancer as model. Students are also welcome to paint in their own style. Further info (01424) 424010.
Models Sought Juliette Dodd also wants models to pose for portraits. Models who can keep still may be paid. Further info (01424 424010)
Sunday 28 March 2010 at St Mary in the Castle
viewing from noon ; sale from 4pm ; auction from 5pm.
The Chapman Brothers, Gus Cummins, RA have all confirmed they will
donate pieces for auction…. that’s really good news!
And our list of promises from other artists and businesses is growing
daily…
Here’s a sample…
The Chapman Brothers Bruce Rae
Gus Cummins Alan Rankle
Vanessa Fowler Katherine Reekie
Linda King/Adam Piggott Robert Sample
Selina di Girolamo Charlotte Snook
Chris Milton Laetitia Yhap
Danny Pockets
check out the website — but be assured there will be other promises
too. www.hastings4haiti.org
To find out how you can donate, contact: ericasmith@f2s.com
MUSIC
Nancy Cooling posts the following events at St Mary-in-the-castle:
Sun 21 Mar @4pm. Musical landscapes. Recital . South African soprano Michele Corbin together with pianist Nancy Cooley present an afternoon recital of music from many lands and of many styles – operatic, classical and popular – from Rachmaninov to Wagner, Verdi to Mozart, Korngold to Kurt Weill and Gerschwin. Tickets £8 (£6), phone 717592
Saturday 27 Mar@ 7.30. Performance of MOZART’s REQUIEM in St Mary-in-the-Castle. Featuring Hastings Philarmonic Choir, Ruby Hughes (sop), Katherine Allen (mezzo), James Greer (ten) and Robin Baker (Bar).Musical Director is Hilary Davan Wetton.Tickets £15 and £12. St Mary-in-the-Castle (01424)451111. Hastings Information Centre (01424) 451111 and HPC (01424) 714076 or 440044.
Sat 3 Apr @ 4 pm. “Sea Fever” Images and projections by Laetitia Yhap and Mark French weave between the words and music. Louise Winter and Nancy Cooling.
FILM
St Leonards Film Society. Future Screenings.( All in AF1 @7.30)
23 Mar. “Broken Embraces. /Los Abrazos.” 87 mins. “ A sexy thriller with a twist.” Spanish with English subtitles.
8 Apr. “A Serious Man” (15) 105 mins. “The Coen brothers return with one of their best and most personal films to date.”
23 April. Still Walking/ Aruitemo (U). 115 mins. “Hirokazu Koreeda’s new film is an entrancing family drama.” Japanese with English sub-titles.
6 May. “Precious” (15). 110 mins. Clasreece “Precious” Jones’s story tells of torment, pain and cruelty turning to light, love and self-determination.
20 May. “The Headless Woman / La Mujer Sin Cabeza” (12A) 89 mins. Incredible mysteryfrom Director Lucretia Martel. Definitely not one to miss! Spanish with English subtitles.
Tickets are £3.50 and £2.50 (members). Annual membership is £15.00 and £25.00 (a couple at the same address)
STUDIOS TO LET
1. Three properties to let in St Leonards artist’s quarter. Harold Mews, rear of Stanhope Place (Ideal as studios).
Unit A. 460 sq ft(approx). Access to toilet. Rent £80 pw.
Unit B. 370 sq ft (approx). Access to toilet. Rent £70 pw.
Unit C. 1100 – 1200 sq ft. Office and toilet facilities. Rent £180 pw.
ALSO Menzies Rd, Ponswood Estate. 2500 sq ft (approx) on 2 floors. 2 offices, kitchen, 2 toilets hot+cold water,Parking for 8 cars. Rent £300 pw or sale at £300,000.
All rents above are negotiable and a deposit is required. Tel 431266 or 07926126126995.
2. Studio space ( near Morrisons, Queens Road)
Ring Lydia 07988204710. £20 pw
Website ; www.hastingsartsforum.co.uk
!!! HAITI APPEAL. UPDATE – See below. !!!
Dates for your diary…
Fri 19 Mar. Private Views in both AF1 and AF2 @ 6.30 pm
Sat 27 Mar, 10 – 3. Workshop in painting and pastels. See below.
Sat 27 Mar at 7.30pm. Mozart’s Requiem in St-Mary-in-the-Castle. See members’ announcements below.
!! Sun 28 Mar. HASTINGS4HAITI in St Mary in the Castle. Sale of Art and Promises in aid of Haiti Relief 2010 – see members’ announcements. Many Forum members actively involved. Your support whether assisting or donating is needed – Click on the email link in Members’ Announcements.
Stop Press…
Forum AGM – 25 May. The committee has set Tuesday 25 May as the date for the AGM to approve the 2009 accounts and hold elections to the committee. See notice below.
Advertising on the Forum website.
The possibility of accepting paid advertisements on the Forum website has been suggested in committee. Views were expressed both for and against. It was decided to seek a wider selection of opinion from the membership. If you wish to express an opinion, then please email or write in to the Forum.
!!! Calling all artists !!! Jack-in-the-green
The Jack-in-the-Green show goes up Wednesday, 28 April – 5 May in both galleries. This popular show be better every year. Please start thinki9ng about suitable entries – Jack-in-the-Green has particular meaning for Sussex, and it ties in with the May Day holiday week-end, the procession on the bank holiday Monday and , of course, all those thiousands of motorbikes which descend on Hastings.
Showing Now….
“Three into One” Jack Ambridge, Mark Fisher, Clio Pinkney AF 1. 3–16 Mar
“Three into One” – Three Artists in AF1. Photography by Jack Ambridge, paintings by Clio Pinkney and Mark Fisher.
Jack shows colour and black and white photography. No photoshopping!!
Clio shows a selection of her recent abstract paintings inspired by music and dance as well as the experience of being within the landscape.
Mark exhibits paintings including landscape and architectural subjects.
“Kaleidoscope”. Steve Stanton, Harry Snook, Bob White and Ruth Wurzburger in AF2. 3 – 16 Mar. This group goes abstract with an emphasis on colour.
Steve is showing photographs.
Harry will be exhibiting some amazing and colourful prints; Bob exhibits models of birds and Ruth colourful assemblages.
AF3 . ( Azur Marina Pavilion). Paintings by Russell Dorey, Chris Thomas and Brij Sharma. Prints by Del Querns (restaurant).
AF4. (‘One’ sandwich bar, London Rd ). A personal selection of paintings by Pat Wall and John Plummer.
AF5. (Black Market, George St ). A selection of oils by Marcus Leafe.
Coming up…
Marika Moore in AF1, 17 -30 Mar. “The World and I” – Marika’s view of life and our planet in acrylics and oils, particularly featuring British Columbia.
Marika, born into a Russian refugee family in post WW2 Germany and one of the first students at the Pestalozzi Centre, Seddlescombe, returns from Canada to Sussex to exhibit. She has a fascination with colour and form, right from the time she painted her doll at eight years old. She believes herself to be versatile, but comments that people recognise her work by her colours. Marika has exhibited and sold widely in the USA (particularly Hawaii) and Canada.
“Flux” in AF2, 17 – 30 Mar. Private View: Friday 19th March 2010 6:00pm“
!! AGM Tue 25 May 2010 !!.
An annual general meeting is mandatory.
Firstly, we need to approve the accounts for the period, Jan – Dec 2009. Accounts for this period are now finalised and have been submitted for
independent audit . (Our last AGM in October 2009 covered the period 2006 -2008, due to exceptional circumstances.)
Secondly, Forum members are required to appoint and/or re-appoint members to the committee. All positions on the committee become vacant.
Thirdly, it is an opportunity for members to suggest changes to the constitution – Anyone wishing to make changes must submit their proposal three weeks in advance of the AGM, ie 4 May. It should be proposed and seconded.
The AGM will be held in the Azur (downstairs) and will begin at 6.30pm. A quorum of ten per cent of the membership is necessary, so please put the date in your diaries. Membership is currently fluctuating between 450 and 550 members.
Please also start thinking about whether you or another member might stand for the committee, or one of the officer posts (Chair, Secretary or Treasurer), as many of the current group would like to take a “breather” after what has been a difficult fifteen months. Proposals for election to the committee should have the candidate’s prior consent. Meetings are currently held monthly, but some degree of commitment is expected.
Members’ Annnouncements…
Rose Miller posts :
Book Reading/discussion.
March 22nd – 3:00 PM – Book Group - Climates of Change
We continue our survey of period literature (1929 – 1945) with a lighthearted examination of class, cliché and communism in The Pursuit of Love, by Nancy Mitford. Dig out your old copies and come along for a stimulating discussion led by Rose Miller.
Looking ahead, next month is T.S. Eliot’s – Four Quartets.
For details, including venue, email: rosemiller9@gmail.com
telephone: 01424 – 443164
Kathryn Little posts : I am looking for a tenant for a flat in central St Leonards. Either one or two bedroom (£350/ £450 pcm respectively). First / Second Floor. Tel : 447828
Charles Koning posts ; I am an experienced gardener. Excellent references. Looking for work. I am also a decorator Mobile 07506 901244
Anna Casson posts : I am a Life and portrait model. Tel; 07791794103
Juliette Dodd posts : I am running a one-day workshop to teach painting and pastels in the style of Degas on Saturday 27 March at Mountfield Community Arts, 10 – 3pm. £45 (£40 for concessions). I will provide a female ballet dancer as model. Students are also welcome to paint in their own style. Further info (01424) 424010.
Models Sought Juliette Dodd also wants models to pose for portraits. Models who can keep still may be paid. Further info (01424 424010)
Sunday 28 March 2010 at St Mary in the Castle
And our list of promises from other artists and businesses is growing
daily…
Here’s a sample…
The Chapman Brothers Bruce Rae
Gus Cummins Alan Rankle
Vanessa Fowler Katherine Reekie
Linda King/Adam Piggott Robert Sample
Selina di Girolamo Charlotte Snook
Chris Milton Laetitia Yhap
Danny Pockets
check out the website — but be assured there will be other promises
too. www.hastings4haiti.orgTo find out how you can donate, contact: ericasmith@f2s.com
Nancy Cooling posts : A performance of MOZART’s REQUIEM in St Mary-in-the-Castle. Saturday 27 March at 7.30 pm. Featuring Hastings Philarmonic Choir, Ruby Hughes (sop), Katherine Allen (mezzo), James Greer (ten) and Robin Baker (Bar).Musical Director is Hilary Davan Wetton.Tickets £15 and £12. St Mary-in-the-Castle (01424)451111. Hastings Information Centre (01424) 451111 and HPC (01424) 714076 or440044.v
The Chapman Brothers, Gus Cummins RA have all confirmed they will
donate pieces for auction…. that’s really good news!
And our list of promises from other artists and businesses is growing
daily… Here’s a sample…
The Chapman Brothers Bruce Rae
Gus Cummins Alan Rankle
Vanessa Fowler Katherine Reekie
Linda King/Adam Piggott Robert Sample
Selina di Girolamo Charlotte Snook
Chris Milton Laetitia Yhap
Danny Pockets
check out the website — but be assured there will be other promises
too. www.hastings4haiti.org
To find out how you can donate, contact: ericasmith@f2s.com
Dates for your diary…
!!! HAITI APPEAL. See Mambers’ announcements below. !!!
Sat 6 Mar at 3 pm. Poetry Group meets to read and discuss. (The meeting scheduled for 27 Feb is cancelled). It is proposed to make the first Saturday in the month a regular date. Further info below.
Thu 11 Mar. Hastings Humanist Society meets in AF1. 6.30 – 8.30. Further detail tel (01424) 440749.
Fri 12 Mar. (date to be confirmed). The newly launched St Leonards Film Society plans to launch in AF1.
Sat 27 Mar. 10 – 3. Workshop in painting and pastels. See below.
Sat 27 Mar at 7.30pm. Mozart’s Requiem in St-Mary-in-the-Castle. See members’ announcements below.
!! Sun 28 Mar. HASTINGS4HAITI in St Mary in the Castle. Sale of Art and Promises in aid of Haiti Relief 2010 – see members’ announcements. Many Forum members actively involved. Your support whether assisting or donating is needed – Click on the email link in Members’ Announcements.
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Committee Minutes and Volunteers
The recent committee minutes appear below. Among items discussed was the continuing need for volunteers. We have a need for those with special skills, such as book-keeping , IT, fund-raising and anyone who feels that they might be able to take on a small project, eg, updating the buyers’ list, the membership lists (this post becomes vacant shortly). The list is not exclusive – you may see something else that you could suggest. Please see whether you can help in this respect, much of which could possibly be done from home with a laptop and ‘stick’. IT IS YOUR FORUM !!
Juliette Dodd is running a one-day workshop, Sat 27 March. She is providing a female ballet dancer and will offer tuition in the style of Degas. See members’ posts below.
Showing Now….
“Three into One” Jack Ambridge, Mark Fisher, Clio Pinkney AF 1. 3–16 Mar
“Three into One” – Three Artists in AF1. Photography by Jack Ambridge, paintings by Clio Pinkney and Mark Fisher.
Jack shows colour and black and white photography. No photoshopping!!
Clio shows a selection of her recent abstract paintings inspired by music and dance as well as the experience of being within the landscape.
Mark exhibits paintings including landscape and architectural subjects.
“Kaleidoscope”. Steve Stanton, Harry Snook, Bob White and Ruth Wurzburger in AF2. 3 – 16 Mar. This group goes abstract with an emphasis on colour. Steve is showing photographs. Harry will be exhibiting some amazing and colourful prints; Bob exhibits models of birds and Ruth colourful assemblages.
AF3 . ( Azur Marina Pavilion). Paintings by Russell Dorey, Chris Thomas and Brij Sharma. Prints by Del Querns (restaurant).
AF4. (‘One’ sandwich bar, London Rd ). A personal selection of paintings by Pat Wall and John Plummer.
AF5. (Black Market, George St ). A selection of oils by Marcus Leafe.
Coming up…
Marika Moore in AF1, 17 -30 Mar. “The World and I” – Marika’s view of life and our planet in acrylics and oils, particularly featuring British Columbia.
Marika, born into a Russian refugee family in post WW2 Germany and one of the first students at the Pestalozzi Centre, Seddlescombe, returns to Sussex to exhibit. She has a fascination with colour and form, right from the time she painted her doll at eight years old. She believes herself to be versatile, but comments that people recognise her work by her colours. Marika has exhibited and sold widely in the USA (particularly Hawaii) and Canada.
“Flux” in AF2, 17 – 30 Mar. Private View: Friday 19th March 2010 6:00pm
“ Members’ Annnouncements…
Charles Koning posts ; I am an experienced gardener. Excellent references. Looking for work. I am also a decorator Mobile 07506 901244
Anna Casson posts : I am a Life and portrait model. Tel; 07791794103
Juliette Dodd posts : I am running a one-day workshop to teach painting and pastels in the style of Degas on Saturday 27 March at Mountfield Community Arts, 10 – 3pm. £45 (£40 for concessions). I will provide a female ballet dancer as model. Students are also welcome to paint in their own style. Further info (01424) 424010.
Models Sought Juliette Dodd also wants models to pose for portraits. Models who can keep still may be paid. Further info (01424 424010)
Sunday 28 March 2010 at St Mary in the Castle
Inspired by previous charity sales of art that have been organised for the Tsunami and Pakistan earthquake disasters, a group of local artists and residents decided to run a similar event for Haiti. We are calling for donations of artworks, craft pieces and ‘promises’ from local businesses. The majority of these will be sold for a £50 set fee. Some will be auctioned by our celebrity MC — Steve Furst (aka Lenny Beige).
To find out how you can donate, contact: ericasmith@f2s.com
Hastings4Haiti committee (signed)
Nancy Cooling posts : A performance of MOZART’s REQUIEM in St Mary-in-the-Castle. Saturday 27 March at 7.30 pm. Featuring Hastings Philarmonic Choir, Ruby Hughes (sop), Katherine Allen (mezzo), James Greer (ten) and Robin Baker (Bar).Musical Director is Hilary Davan Wetton.Tickets £15 and £12. St Mary-in-the-Castle (01424)451111. Hastings Information Centre (01424) 451111 and HPC (01424) 714076 or440044.
Kathryn Little posts : I am looking for a tenant for a flat in central St Leonards. Either one or two bedroom (£350/ £450 pcm respectively). First / Second Floor. Tel : 447828
MINUTES OF HAF COMMITTEE MEETING 01 03 2010
Present : Harry Lyons (Chair) Yvonne Dignon (Sec) Alice Maylam (Treasurer) Geraldine Wheeler (Minutes) John Plummer, Rosie Harness, Annie Rae, Steve Stanton, Angela Young, Nahlini Bharratt, Nick Weekes. Special Advisor : Pat Weaver.
Guests : Peter Andow, Alan Privett, Michael Short.
Apologies from Kay Avery,Patrick Glass, Wendy Oxlade, George Kelvie, Ray McCrystal (who also tendered his resignation due to timetable difficulties)
Corrections to Minutes: Harry Snook not Cyril re reviewing shows*
*Harry Snook no progress on Arts Council
Matters arising
Yvonne noted that the letter of appreciation to Sid Beynon for his contribution to HAF over four years was outstanding. .
Leaflets: Steve in theory could produce in-house leaflets but had little time. It was suggested we ask Erica Smith to help produce quarterly leaflet.
Angela said new volunteer, Kate Cosgrove, could possibly take over membership when Francesca gives up.
Rosie volunteered to do a publicity run when distributing her own leaflets.
Finance
Alice reported approx £3000 in bank. Harry pointed out we need to generate more sales.
There followed a detailed discussion of out of pocket expenses for volunteers.
It was agreed to have a budget limit of £1500 per annum and mileage to be paid at 30p a mile for travel within a radius of 5 – 25 miles of the Forum, where need was illustrated.
Procedures
Complaints procedure and form was agreed
Pat pointed out that a Code of Behaviour was required i.e no abusive behaviour/drunkenness; no alcohol at board meetings; discretion when discussing artists work within hearing of public. Yvonne to circulate bullet points for discussion.
To be put in Bulletin: Volunteer skills needed.
Pros and cons of being a charity to be researched.
Exhibitions Committee
This is now down to one member: Wendy. Wendy has recruited Dorothy Huntrods. Annie Rae and Geraldine willing to serve, also Ray to be asked to join. This was agreed and It was suggested that membership of this committee be rotated.
Hanging system HAF2: £450 spent. System to be installed on East Wall by George and Steven two weeks’ time. To be extended on end wall with the aid of battens to support wall.
Ray has offered to give a presentation on how to present work for exhibition.
The ‘hanging team’ made the point that on the artists’ agreement, which they sign, artists agree to submit work in a suitable condition eg not wet, and suitably framed etc. Hanging team reserves the right to veto work not suitable for hanging.
Grant application:
Peter Andow was introduced and spoke about his experience in fundraising and applying for grants. The Board is delighted that Peter is prepared to work on a Tudor Trust application for us. He pointed out what would be required, mission statement, surveys etc. Surveys could be undertaken by the Forum. We need to identify where there are gaps in local provision for minority groups..
Board to contact Peter by May to give him the go ahead and instruct him which areas we would like to concentrate on for application.
Peter suggested SAGE system would be very helpful in producing data and keeping it, this would reduce workload in the long run however Pat offered another accounting programme (Workbook) at a discounted price which committee voted to accept.
Website
Alan Privett spoke of his idea for “Artlink” for music events. Michael Short also spoke about expanding HAF website to be a communications hub/portal.
HAF would need a disclaimer to say HAF not responsible for content. Nick would have to update it. He spoke about improvements he was about to make to the website, e.g adding blog facility for members.
Nick also suggested we could take ads on the website to generate income, this to be discussed by putting in bulletin. He was asked could the list of members be surname first and Nick said there was a way of accessing the list that way. Website could carry comments/ reviews.
HVA has offered to give presentation on volunteer co-ordinating. HVA officer ‘Rose’ to be contacted.
AGM proposed for Tuesday, 25 May at Azur 7 PM.
Next committee meeting Tuesday 30 March 5.15
“The sunlight that lands on a patch of ground each second is ‘Flux’. Flow, flood; reflux, refluence; ebb and flow “
KIM THROWER, SERENA THIRKELL, WENDY OXLADE, ANDY YOUNG, JEREMY BEAR, SASSY LUKE, ANNA GARTSUNOVA, HARRY SNOOK and STEVE WHITING.
Private View: Friday 19 March 2010 6:00pm. Ends PM, Tuesday 30 March 2010. View programme (pdf)
