Latest News On the 26th July a trip was arranged for SMA to visit the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Here are some links for you to follow:- Yorkshire Sculpture Park Henry Moore Andy Goldsworthy Snow Sculptures We had an exceptional day out which was helped by the glorious weather that day. Walking shoes are definitely recommended as there are approximately 500 acres to cover. 'The Open - Contemporary Art Exhibition' held at the Stockport Art Gallery from June 25th to August 14th. Visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate many works of various genres including oil, watercolour, sculpture, ceramics and textiles. The Closing Ceremony on August 14th will include a 'meet the artist' event and presentation of 'Visitors Choice' and 'Artist's Choice' Awards. Some of SMA members were part of the organisation for the exhibition and Peter Murray, Owner of High Lane Garage, also sponsored one of the prizes which he awarded to Judith Donaghy. Judith has a workshop in the Vernon Mill in Stockport. Five members from SMA were selected to exhibit at 'The Open'.
On Saturday 18th June some of our members entered the Hayfield Civic Trust Pro Loco. David Steeden, Vice Chairman of SMA came second. I have put a link below so you can look at some of the winning entries over the years. Unfortunately it doesn't show this years winner. Hayfield Civic Trust Pro Loco winners. 2011 Exhibition Update Well the time is flying by so I thought it was about time I updated everyone about the annual exhibition held in April. Once again I would like to thank all those who visited the exhibition from near and far as we appreciate very much the fact that so many people support us. We had fantastic sales and of course plenty of votes for the public’s favourite painting. Voting was as follows:
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of the public's favourites and other Every year the standard of work seems to get higher and I’m sure all who visited the exhibition will be putting a date in their diary for next year. To be sure of being able to purchase the painting of your choice we do have a preview night and if you would like tickets for this please contact me next February to reserve tickets. Email or phone 01625 578051. I have mentioned before that quite a few of our members had entered the St. Cuthberts Mill postcard competition. There were over 1,000 entries and six of our members were runners up, which I felt was rather splendid and a real feather in the cap for the SMA. Dorothy A Goodwin, Margaret Steeden, David Steeden, Gerald Hooper, Jim Hibbert and Vivian Vernon were the runners up and all went along to view their work on display at the RKB Gallery in London. The standard was remarkable and very diverse, especially as the size of work was 6x4 inches. I’m sure you will agree the paintings are first class.
We also recently had some sad news; Eric Benson aged 91 years died. It is always very sad when we lose a member of the society and Eric was an active member of many years and will be missed by us all. The SMA will be visiting the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in June and I’m sure I will be able to post interesting pictures when I next update the society’s web page which is very kindly done for us by Mark Whittaker who runs The Marple Website. We shall also be visiting the Lake Artist’s exhibition in Grasmere; this will be our third visit which will take place in August. This is always very popular, as the very highest standards of art are on view. A few SMA members are involved with the re-establishment of The Open Contemporary Art Exhibition, 25 June to 14 August at Stockport Art Gallery. If anyone should wish to enter please follow the link which will also give any information about the exhibition. http://opencontemporaryartexhibition.skarts.org.uk/
The Society has a busy programme all year round, as highlighted by the following pictures: Marple Locks Festival ‘A Great Day Out For All’
The Civic Society and the Society of Marple Artists supported Marple Locks Festival in July 2009. It was hoped that we could encourage the youngsters of Marple to get involved with painting alongside some of our own artists and as seen by these pictures a good time was had by all. The sun shone for everyone as well which made a very special day for all involved.
Masson Mill Pro Loco These photos were taken at Matlock's Masson Mill Pro Loco. The winners paintings are now displayed in the board room.
Bockingford Postcard Competition In November 2008 many of the group took part in a postcard competition run by Bockingford who make fine watercolour paper. There were 1,000 entries and although we didn’t get anyone in the top three prize group, three of our members were runners up of which there were 100. We were as delighted as they were and their postcards were exhibited in London at the RKB Gallery on the 19th February 2009. The three postcards are shown below and I think you will agree the standard was very high and to paint something on a 4” x 6”postcard is quite a challenge.
Bruce Mulcahy Workshop In February 2008 a workshop was held at the main church hall where 18 artists gathered with their acrylic, oils or gouache for a days painting with renowned landscape artist Bruce Mulcahy. Bruce comes from Dewsbury in Yorkshire and back packs all over the countryside in all kinds of weather to find the perfect place to paint what is around him. At the end of the day we all went home with a painting that we were pleased with and I must say there were a few that were superb. Bruce takes parties for painting holidays, (long weekends and full weeks) in some of the best beauty spots in Yorkshire. He can be contacted for information on tel. no. 01924 459 710.
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