Our last big event was a couple of years ago now. Here's a few highlights:
Art Exhibition 2nd -13th July 2012 @ Beeston Library
This was a great event, with everyone pulling out all the stops to assemble a quality body of work to be displayed. There were a couple who were unable to exhibit due to holiday commitments or severe ill health, but believe me, their work would have only added to the overwhelming amount of talented pieces that were available for viewing.
Such diversity, style and technique! Quite like the group itself. I think the biggest success of the exhibition was that members realised that their work looked quite at home among art work produced by the more accomplished artists in our midst. That was an eye-opener! "Wow! That's MY painting!" exclaimed one group member, on discovering the piece she'd been admiring, which she hadn't seen until John brought it after he'd mounted it (he worked very hard both beforehand, preparing, and on the day, helping to set up - what a star!, was in fact hers! In fact, the team that gathered to prepare the exhibition (and indeed the team that disassembled) worked very hard to erect a stunning display of paintings and sketches. My admiration and deepest gratitude to you all.
Here's a selection of some of the comments we received, and then there are some photos of the first day of the exhibit. Enjoy! We did :D
Thank you!
Alli Bennett (Secretary)
"Real mixture of styles and ideas - good exhibition - well done!" - Anon
"I have so enjoyed putting up this exhibition. Thank you to all who helped - what a TEAM! New Beginnings is a lovely group. Do think about joining us as a member or volunteer." - Caroline Balfour, Chair
Mary commented: "Great use of colour. Terrific variety of styles. Super bunch of characters in the group."
Linda wrote "Great talent! Beautiful use of colour. Well done! Loved Jenny M's work."
"It's fantastic to see the artwork on display so it can be enjoyed by the public and the artists who have put so much into each picture. I am sure the event will be a great success!" Anthony Scarfe, Voluntary Action Broxtowe
Sylvia said "Some lovely paintings and drawings. Enjoyed looking at them. I can't draw to save myself, so I really admire the students - lovely!"
"What a fabulous exhibition and what a very talented group of people. Loved the wide variety of style and subject matter. Well done - looks great!" - Anthea
"There's some beautiful pictures of flowers,
"That must have taken hours and hours,
"To paint with a brush,
"Chalk, pencil and such,
"Gets you covered in paint like hot showers!" by Lesley Stevenson ("Well done the troops!")
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