The BBC filmed Bob Farquhar’s show in AF1 and hope to include a short clip on the regional BBC South East programme following the national news at both lunch and evening today, Wednesday 28 July.
Click on the link below:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/sussex/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8864000/8864215.stm
Sid Beynon will chair a group discussion on “what sort of Forum “ do we, the members, want. This is a continuation of the discussion we had at the Forum’s AGM and was warmly received by those attending as a constructive discussion.
There are many options open to us ranging from being a Sunday afternoon painting club through to a hub of excellence in the South East. Everyone is eligible to exhibit in the Forum’s two galleries through the medium of Members’ shows and similar. Also the Forum gives a platform to group shows, such as the current Zoom show in AF2, which is a group of nine painters from Sussex Coast College. Some are exhibiting for the first time and this gives a certain amount of confidence to new exhibitors.
In AF2, there is a solo show from an artist who has exhibited many times before. Next week there will be a solo exhibition from a Spanish artist and also a photographic exploration of a theme (urban redevelopment). These solo shows are the result of the Arts Committee believing there is merit in the solo shows – but this leads us on to the concept of “selection”, which is not welcomed by all members. This is something which should be thrashed out by members, as it will affect the future profile of the Forum. It follows that if there is an element of selection, we should get a consensus of what factors should be included. It is to be hoped that the four shows over the next few weeks will be somewhat inspirational and give food for thought, ie, educational, Maybe you find this attitude patronising or even better, you may have other ideas that ought to be considered. Lets hear from you !!
Saturday’s Observer carries a double page spread on the Forum’s Bob Farquhar Exhibition on 14 – 28 July.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/jun/27/prison-painter-rediscovered-exhibition
The Mayor of Hastings paid us a visit yesterday.
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The AGM scheduled for Tuesday 25 May has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. It is expected to re-convene in July.
An AGM of the Hastings Arts Forum is called for Tuesday, 25 May 2010 at 7 pm in the Azur Marina Pavilion, St Leonards on Sea.
The accounts for the financial year 2009 (Jan – Dec), independently audited, will be presented.
Nominations for the committee and the offices of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer must be lodged at the Forum by 5 pm, Friday, 14 May 2010.
© Brenda Hartill. "Golden Icon I, paper 76x56cm, image, 50x40cm Elemental Icon series (10 prints, various sizes), a collaged etching enhanced with leaf and guilding wax
The Forum is presenting a “taster” exhibition, 5 -12 May 2010 in support of artists participating in the South East Open Studios (SEOS) programme. The idea is for visitors to see actual examples of artists’ work, thus enabling the visitor to plan a journey to the studios of artists most likely to be of interest. This exhibition will take place in Gallery no 1, which is reserved for artists taking part in the official SEOS programme – see http://www.seos-art.org/
We will also host an exhibition in Gallery no 2 for Forum members, who welcome studio visitors.
© Louisa Crispin. Poppy Necklace
Love Studios announce the opening of a new gallery and indoor/outdoor market on 1 May at the corner of London and Norman Roads, St Leonards. The market will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week and will include a farmers’ market, plants and food.
Further info and availabiluity of stalls from Rosie on 07952 036857 or email thelovestudios@rocketmail.com
Ed and Rosie, forum members, are hoping this venture will give more choice in our community and increase the quality of visitor and resident experience alike.
Forum member, Mark Byrom, has assembled a selling exhibition of Moroccan arts and crafts jewellry and accesories – see picture, which he will exhibit at the private view,6.30 – 8.30 on 30 April.
Mark exhibited at the Forum’s Christmas show and is returning by popular demand with a new collection.
Mark will serve mint tea.
Hastings Arts Forum presents a special exhibition every year over the May Day bank holiday week-end, 29 April - 4 May. Open daily 11-5 pm.
We aim to reflect the nature of this week-end, which is special to Hastings.
Morris Dancers, May day, Jack-in-the-Green procession from the Old town to Hastings Castle. A spectacular sight thronged with happy people.
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Thousands upon thousands of motor bikes from all over the UK and Europe will also converge on the town on Monday 3 May.
We hope to capture some of the atmosphere of this special week-end in our exhibition space. Visit us.
Here are some advance images.
