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Remembrance – Painting Challenge

Club Members will recall the August issue of the Gallery newsletter, Complementary Colours, which offered us a painting challenge. The idea was that we should each produce a painting on the theme of remembrance, which would be displayed at our upcoming Winter Exhibition (10th-19th November). Since 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of… Continue reading Remembrance – Painting Challenge

Kingsgate Gallery – “Featured Artist” Area

As mentioned in the Complementary Colours Newsletter (Issue 2), the management team at the club Gallery are continuing with plans to develop an area within the Gallery for a “Featured Artist of the Month”. For a fixed fee of £20, the featured artist will have full use of the reserved area to display as many… Continue reading Kingsgate Gallery – “Featured Artist” Area

Trial Period for New Exhibition Stands

The club has acquired some metal mesh screens as possible replacements for the pegboard style exhibition stands used in our Annual and Winter Exhibitions. This type of screen is typically used in retail shop display but can be adapted to accommodate paintings. Some of the screens have been erected in the club Gallery at Unit… Continue reading Trial Period for New Exhibition Stands

Resumption of Watercolour Painting Group

The Watercolour Painting Group, hosted by Colin Joyce, will resume at the club on Wednesday 24th September (7-9pm). The sessions cater for all levels of expertise, from absolute beginners to more experienced watercolourists. Colin includes one to one tuition, practical demonstrations and themed sessions focusing on different techniques. The watercolour sessions are free of charge… Continue reading Resumption of Watercolour Painting Group