Abergavenny Artists

 

Abergavenny Art Group

Abergavenny Art group celebrated its 80th year in 2017.  It always welcomes new members!  We meet twice monthly on a Monday evening and if you appreciate art, we think you should join us.

Our group of community artists meet to work together and critique each others work.  The mutual support and encouragement given has seen this group grow and their skills increase.

The above painting is by Katherine Jordan and is titled Beachscene after Ken Howard. The painting appearing below is called Aspects of Orsay by John Hurst.

Our members are like minded people who get together to discuss their work and exchange advice and tips, professional artists who want to encourage and help others develop their skills, amateur artists who want to improve their skills, and beginners who want to learn to paint, draw or express their ideas on canvas.  We have an extensive and interesting library of art books, videos and DVDs.  Our reading and video libraries will enable you to improve your work and learn new skills in the quiet of your own home.

If you live in Abergavenny or the neighbouring towns of Govilon, Llanellen, Blaenavon, Brynmawr, Blaina, Gilwern, or Crickhowell, why not come along for a visit and watch us work. It does not matter if you are a beginner or a professional artist.  We are a friendly bunch of people and welcome all ages.  Details of our programme of events are given.

The Art Group's Programme of events includes talks and demonstrations in various media.  Jantien Powell (left) gave a demonstration on including figures into landscapes.  Wood sculptor Neil Gow has given a presentation about his many pieces of work utilising tools from chain saws to chisels.

We have a yearly exhibition of the paintings and artwork of our members.  Entrance to view the exhibition is free.

There's something for you!

Whether you like to do watercolours, acrylics, oil painting, pastels, encaustic wax. sketching, multi-media or perhaps you just like art, there is something for everyone.  For details of how you can contact the Art Group click here.

Abergavenny Art Group usually has a stall at the Art and Craft fairs in Abergavenny Market.  They are held every month (on the second Thursday) between April and December. Come along and see the many stalls in the market.  If you are interested in joining in, contact info@abergavennyartists.co.uk

80 years old and counting !

The Abergavenny Art Group was founded in 1937 and has a unique history which you can read by clicking on this button.

The Abergavenny Arts Festival 

The Art Group is hoping to participate in the second Arts Festival for Abergavenny.  A new page has been created to bring you the new information on the 2019 Festival as it becomes available.  Click on the image to the left to find out more.

We welcome your views

If you would like to leave feedback, seek information, please email  info@abergavennyartists.co.uk

Our aims and objectives

Workshops

The Art Group's programme of events includes workshops where members and visitors can undertake their own art projects or follow one of the suggested themes.  Click on the above image to see the Programme of workshops and presentations.

Annual Exhibitions

The Art Group's 81st annual exhibition was held in late July / early August at Holy Trinity Church Hall in Baker St, Abergavenny.

For some images of the paintings that were on display at recent exhibitions  go to Gallery 7 and Gallery 9.

Annual General Meeting

Click to enlarge !

Visit our Page 3

New Members

We always welcome new members. We each have various levels of experience ranging from the absolute beginner to the professional who earn a living from their art.

Membership

Yearly membership costs  £30 for 2018 to 2019. Membership fees should ideally be paid by the end of May each year.

Click here for a membership form.

Privacy Policy

Data protection legislation requires that Members give consent to the Art Group holding and using his/her data.  Click on the above image to see the Policy.

Meetings and events

We hold lectures and events throughout the year, some of which will be open to the general public and advertised here.

We meet twice monthly on a Monday, alternating lectures with workshops at the Abergavenny Community Centre (the former Park St School) at 7-30pm. Visitors are welcome at £2 per evening.

At one such evening Brian Wheeler (pictured) provided a demonstration of his pastel painting.

The lectures are interesting and inspiring with a chance to try out new skills and techniques at the workshops which are becoming increasingly popular.

Members' Survey

Please would you undertake a short survey of your interests in art to help the Art Group fine tune its programme of events.  Click here to Participate in the Survey.

AAG Newsletters

Recent and backcopies of the Newsletter are available by choosing from the list:

Autumn 2016
Spring 2017
Autumn 2017
Spring 2018
Summer 2018
New Year 2019

Find our artists

• Below is a list of some of the group's members in alphabetic order with examples of their work on this web-site.

• Angela Bowen
• Dianne Dawkins
• Brian Evans
• Irene Evans
  
• Clive Gilbertson
• David Harrison
  
• Ralph Herron
• Sarah Hoddy
• John Hurst
• Mary James
  
• Katherine Jordan
  
• Kay Lawrence
• Lavinia O'Brien
• Jean Prandy
  
• Helga Prosser
• Olwen Pugh
  
• Helen Thresher
• Linda Wood

In Memoriam

Agnes Beverley Burton

Alan Barnie

Joyce Bracchi

Ron Morris

Get away on a Painting Holiday?

If this is of some interest, visit Page 3 for a few suggestions.

Programme

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• Click on the above image to see the Art Group's programme of meetings etc.

iPad Art

Do you make art, sketches and drawings on your iPad or other tablet?  Melanie Davies does with her "finger figurative" pictured above. If you do, we'd be interested to see some of your work and know which app you use.

Contact us on:
info@abergavennyartists.co.uk

Art Supplies

For details of Jackson's Art Supplies click on the above image.