| Status: | Active, not currently accepting new members |
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| When: | Monthly on Mondays 2:00 pm-3:30 pm 3rd Monday |
| Venue: | The Centre |
This group comprises members who are enthusiastic about different genres of painting, sculpture, architecture, sketches, etc.
Group sessions include presentations, discussions, art reviews and guest speakers
An integral part of the programme includes regular visits to local, regional or national galleries and exhibitions (please note, visits may need to take place on a different day to Monday).
The group is open to those with any level of knowledge - all you need is a love of art in the broadest sense and an enthusiasm to learn about the different genres.
See below for our latest reports from Sharan...
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Arts Appreciation - Christmas
In December, the group introduced a short regular slot called ‘Artwork of the Month’. Member volunteers choose a piece of art that has been in the news. This informs the group about the…
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Arts Appreciation - Stan Price & Art Nouveau Quiz
We were enthralled by John Price's coverage of his father Stanley Price's work at our meeting on Monday 17 November. As well as the numerous images John shared with us on the day,…
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Arts App - Leonardo’s ‘Last Supper’, the Mouseman and Art Nouveau
On 20 October, the Arts Appreciation Group reflected on Margaret Brook gave an inspiring presentation on her recent visit to Milan where she had been successful in obtaining tickets to visit ‘The Last…
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Arts App - The Arts and Crafts Movement
On 15 September, the Arts Appreciation Group looked at the development and the successes of the ‘Arts and Crafts Movement’ which started in Great Britain in the late 19th century, inspired by the…
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Arts App - The Pre-Raphaelites
On Monday 18 August, the Arts Appreciation group met to discover the work of the Pre-Raphaelites. Initially known as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and later just as the Pre-Raphaelites, this group of artists were…
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Arts App - The Spread of Impressionism
When the group gathered on 21 July 2025, they continued to learn how the Impressionist movement spread and had such an immense influence on the arts around the world. Jenny shared her fascination…