Welcome to The Arts Society New Forest. As a society we are interested in furthering our knowledge of the fine arts. We meet on a regular basis to enjoy lectures on a range of topics, delivered by renowned speakers. Our interests are extended further when we study subjects in greater depth and go out on day visits and breaks away, both in Britain and abroad.
An important aspect of our society is our aim to offer the opportunity, within an artistic framework, to young people from the local community to explore and extend their personal knowledge. Conservation of heritage is important to us too. A group of our members regularly meet to record for posterity, the fabric and artefacts of local places of worship.
Our society is a local branch of The Arts Society , an international charitable organization.
If you visit any exhibitions or Art galleries it would be good if you would send a short review to me – Ruth Conway – that we could then publish on this website so our members would get ideas for visits (or places to avoid). There are currently 2 under reviews.
If you have any reviews, ideas or suggestions please email them to : ruth.conway@hotmail.co.uk
JANUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER
Dear MembersOn behalf of the committee, I wish you all the best for 2023.
| ZOOM ACCESS SCHEMEThe Arts Society are pleased to report that several Societies have added their online events to the Zoom Access Scheme. Members that sign up to the scheme will receive a monthly email containing an exclusive link to the web page containing the details of the Zoom lectures available. This scheme is only available to current Society Members who have paid a subscription to their local Society. Should their membership cease, they will be removed from the scheme. For more information please visit the resources area of the website at https://theartssociety.org/resource/zoom-access-scheme |
Something to look forward to:
Our next lecture on 13th February will be ‘OSBORNE, PINTER AND CO: POST WAR BRITISH THEATRE’ by Giles Ramsay.This will be followed by our study day on Monday 27th February, ‘THE GENIUS OF MICHELANGELO – A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE AND WORKS’ by Shirley Smith.Michelangelo was a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. He has come to epitomise the glorious period of the Renaissance and is still today considered one of the greatest artists of the Western world. Yet he lived through times of great upheaval, both personal and political. This day of special interest will study the works of Michelangelo, interwoven with quotations from his poetry and set within the context of the major political and religious events in Italy of the 16th century.Places are still available. Guests welcomed. Cost: £38.00 including lunch and coffee. Payment online: TASNF, Sort code: 40-34-25, Account number: 91524895.Any queries please contact Sue Randall tel:01590 622731 An Update from Rose:
THE LARGEST VERMEER EXHIBITION EVER Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam – 10th February to 4th June 2023
NOTE: In local cinemas in April
As some Arts Society Members may be aware, this unique exhibition will bring together nearly all known paintings by Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675), lent by museums from all over the world. Members who are not planning to see the exhibition in Amsterdam may be interested to know that, as part of the excellent Exhibition-on-Screen series, a one-hour-thirty-minute documentary about the Vermeer exhibition will be shown in the following cinemas in April 2023:The Malt Cinema, Lymington: Tuesday 18th April at 7.15 pmHarbour Lights Cinema, Southampton: Tuesday 18th April at 7.15 pmMilford Centre Cinema: Thursday 20th April evening (time tba)The Regent Centre Cinema Christchurch Sunday 23rd April at 2.15 pm
TASNF Day Visit on Wednesday 19th April to KELMSCOTT MANOR, Lechlade, Gloucestershire https://www.sal.org.uk/kelmscott-manor/
Tickets £50 (includes coffee/tea with biscuits on arrival and lunch)
The summer home of William Morris (1834-1896), Kelmscott Manor is a Grade I listed farmhouse, built around 1600, adjacent to the River Thames. Morris loved the manor house and adjoining farm buildings, considering them a work of true craftsmanship and in harmony with the surrounding countryside. Visitors today can still experience the beauty and seclusion that inspired many of his most important textile designs and writings, as well as influencing his ideas on conservation for both the built and natural environments.
Usual coach pick-up points in Lymington, Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst.
Tickets will be on sale at the February lecture in Brockenhurst Hall or by email. Contact: Rose Tainsh, Day Visits Secretary. Email rosetainsh@yahoo.co.uk, Mob 07966 489659. An Update from Janet:
Bologna: April 25th– 30th 2023 Pleased to say we have a full complement for our guided visit to Bologna and surrounds. Janet will in touch shortly with full details of pick-ups timings and matters of interest relating to the trip. Payment of final balance will be required in February. We will all be looking forward to some Italian sunshine and dolce vita!!
TASNF Liverpool Residential Trip: September 2023
I have arranged for a slight change in our trip itinerary, as some of you would have visited Compton Verney on the Stratford U.K. trip this year. We were unaware of this when Liverpool was initially planned Spring 2022. We will therefore be stopping on our return journey at Coventry Cathedral for a 1.5 hour guided tour. The history and rebuild of the Cathedral are very interesting including the stunning John Piper, stained glass windows. There are numerous restaurants and cafes in the area, so you can choose to have a full lunch or snack before we continue home. There is a small reduction in the price on the flyer and booking form – the original cost of £659, which included a guided tour of Compton Verney and soup and sandwich lunch, has been reduced to £645 as we have decided it is probably better to let you choose your lunch needs. (Price assumes 25 in the group). I do hope, now the Christmas rush is over, that more of you can now book with Success Tours and pay the deposit of £75. Contact: Janet Handley’s email: janethandley01@gmail.com Finally, please note that the May lecture will now be held on Monday 22nd May 2023 due to the Coronation Bank Holiday – please amend your diaries. Best wishes on behalf of the committee. Diana Heatly Chairman
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