Another group of painters!

I took time out yesterday from writing my thesis to visit Solstice Painters in Montgomery, Powys.  Formed this year, all members have attended Lifelong Learning art classes in Newtown or Welshpool taught by yours truly.  They decided to carry on with their own meetings over summer when there are no taught classes and now have their first exhibition at The Old Bell Gallery, Montgomery.  

The preview night is Friday 14th September and the exhibition is on from the Saturday to Thursday 20th, open 10am to 4pm daily.  If any Picturemakers (or anyone else reading this!) can pop along and support the group during these times, or at the opening (all welcome) it would be appreciated, and one of the group will be stewarding, so it is a chance to have a chat about the work.
I might be biased, but I have to say that this group has prouduced some great artwork. The pieces on display range from representational to abstract and have a wonderful individuality about them.  To kick things off, I have donated a small seascape the proceeds of which, if sold (minus the gallery commission)  will go into the (presently non-existent) kitty. I am sure that all Picturemakers remember the first time the group exhibited and how nerve-wracking it can be, and all the things that have to be considered.  The Solstice Painters are funding this without any sponsorship or backing, so I'd like to say good luck and here's to a successful show!
June Forster

New exhibition in Llandrindod Wells

Today and tomorrow, Will Adams, curator at the Radnorshire Museum in Llandrindod Wells,  will be hanging our new exhibition "The Welsh Landscape". It opens on Thurs 6 Sept, and closes on 27 Oct.

Our poster painting for the show:

Hedges by moonlight by Dilwyn Roberts

You can find details of the venue here, and see all the paintings here.

Opening hours:

Summer: April - September
Tues - Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Winter: October - March
Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 10am -1pm

Dot sees red spots

Congratulations to Dot Thomas who has sold two of her paintings at our current show at the Morlan Centre, Queens Street, Aberystwyth. Here they are:

Dot Thomas: Harbour reflections I

Dot Thomas: Harbour reflections II

Julia at Picton Castle

Julia is showing at Picton Castle, Pembs from 1 - 28 Sept, 2012.

Full details: here

Exhibition at Morlan, Aberystwyth opens tomorrow

Phew, we've got it hung - almost 40 pictures.
We're open from 21 Aug to 21 Sept, Mon - Sat. Hours:  10 to 12, 2 to 4, plus Bank Holiday Saturday and Sunday.
Do come and meet the artists if you can this Saturday morning - see our previous post for details.
Click here to learn about the Morlan Centre, and how to find it.
Here are some photos of most of the paintings on the wall.

An invitation

Our next exhibition is at the Morlan Centre, Aberystwyth from 21 Aug to 20 Sept. 

You are warmly invited to meet the artists

at

the opening of The Picturemakers’ exhibition

on

Saturday 25 August, 10:30 – 12:30.

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There will be refreshments and cakes, and all proceeds will be in aid of

Ffagl Gobaith, Elusen Hosbis Ceredigion 

Beacon of Hope, the Ceredigion Hospice Charity

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Our current exhibition is at @thegallery, West Street, Rhayader, until 15 Sept.

For more exhibitions details click on the Exhibition Schedule tab above.

Ceredigion Art Trail

We have joined the newly constituted Ceredigion Art Trail, which will include our exhibition at Morlan Centre, Aberystwyth (for details, click "exhibitions" tab above). In addition, one of our members, Steph Mansell, will be showing in her own studio. Do come and see our work if you can.

The Trail runs from 17 August to 16 September, and already has 76 artists or groups of artists. You can read more about it here.