Bromley Art Society Bringing Artists Together since 1947

Two successes and two calls for your support:

(1) We had an excellent talk last month from Caroline Smith on the archives at Bethlem Hospital. There was a moderate rather than excellent turnout, which was a shame for such a good talk. This month we have the intriguingly entitled
"The Art Game" from Monty Parkin - so please come and join us and fill the hall!

Date: Friday 2nd October

Venue etc as usual:  8pm Verrall Hall, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore  Road, Bromley. BR1 1RY

There is plenty of parking roundabout and non-members are welcome for a small fee.

(2) 6 of us exhibited at BEECHE earlier in September (Bromley Environmental Education Centre at High Elms). This was the first event in a joint venture between BAS and BEECHE and we had a fantastic time - as did many visitors including some other BAS members. We had a small exhibition of completed works and were able to demonstrate painting and drawing outside in the sun.

The second event will be held on Sat 7th and Sun 8th November and we have decided to have a Christmas theme. We want to display (and sell) cards, paintings, pottery, ceramics, sculpture and similar gifts. It is unlikely to be warm enough to paint outside, but there is a veranda for a quick sketch or two if the weather is kind enough.

We want you to join us either to exhibit or to drag friends / family / neighbours / colleagues or complete strangers to visit.

If visiting, tempt your guests with the additional prospect of a beautiful walk around High Elms, or the deliciously smelling cafe attached to the centre. We all fell for the bacon sandwiches. Publicity is going to be the difficulty with this venue, so please help get the message out. We also need to reach BAS members who are not on email, as time is short.

If you want to exhibit, there will be a 20% commission on sales and a small hanging fee. We shall need help with stewarding. There is probably space for 1 or 2 small paintings each, or a few 3D pieces or some cards.

As this is a new venture we are feeling our way a little and I am looking for expressions of interest first. Please let me know what you would like to exhibit, by email or post to a committee member (Addresses in The Easel and remember there is industrial action!)

I need Title; Medium; Size of each piece in descending order of preference in case there is insufficient space for all!