To view the AAG's New Constitution click here.
Abergavenny Art Group
The Covid-19 virus has meant that we
have had to curtail much of the planned activities involving
talks, meetings and demonstrations for 2020 and early 2021.
Members have been encouraged to use their creativeness to
fill the hours and days of enforced isolation.
However, circumstances have begun to change with the gradual reopening of venues. The Art Group understands that Abergavenny Community Centre will reopen in mid-May 2021 and this allows a Programme of events to be planned for the remaining part of 2021 and into 2022. There may be some restrictions (eg masks, numbers of people, social distancing etc) that we'll be required to follow.
The proposed Programme of events can be viewed by clicking here.
The above painting is
entitled "A New Normal" and was painted by John
Hurst as part of the Monthly Challenge which will continue
for as long as necessary.
Abergavenny
Art group celebrated its 80th year in 2017. It always
welcomes new members! Under normal circumstances, 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.
We welcome your views
If you would like to leave feedback, seek information, please email info@abergavennyartists.co.uk
The Art Group's New Constitution
At the Annual General Meeting of the Abergavenny
Art Group (AAG) on 3rd August 2020 a new constitution for the AAG
was adopted. Its predecessor had been in existence since at
least 2006 and it was felt that an up-to-date version was
required.
To view the AAG's New Constitution click here.
To view the AAG's New Constitution click here.
At
one such evening Brian Wheeler (pictured) provided a demonstration
of his pastel painting.
