Dorset 2020 Art Society
We are a friendly group of artists who come together for encouragement, sharing of ideas and doing what we love…paint! Our membership is a happy mix of amateur, semi-professional and professional people.
During the winter months we meet Four times a month in total on Tuesday mornings,Wednesday morning and Saturday afternoon to paint, draw, study a still-life composition or carry out a portrait for which we arrange a model to sit for us.
Once a month, on a Saturday afternoon, we arrange workshops and demonstrations often with a visiting tutor / artist.
Our base during the winter months is Pamphill Village Hall on the outskirts of Wimborne.
On Tuesdays the session runs from 10-00 til 1-00
on Wednesdays the session runs from 10-1
On Saturdays the session runs from 1-45 til 4-00
During the summer months a comprehensive programme of Plein Air painting opportunities is arranged. Our programme takes us from the coast to the depths of the Dorset Countryside which offers a wealth of painting opportunities and inspiration.
Throughout the year, with special permission from Wimborne Minster, we are fortunate to be able to sketch and paint on the Minster Green and display our work on many Saturdays from 10-00 til 4-00.
EXHIBITIONS
We aim to arrange exhibitions throughout the year and these take place at various locations throughout Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
SOCIAL
There are many opportunities to meet socially for coffee, afternoon tea,lunch,and pub suppers.
The Christmas Dinner is a very special occasion.
Outings are arranged to London to view major exhibitions at the RA, Tate, National Gallery, Mall Galleries, and Portrait Gallery
Painting holidays are arranged both at home and abroad and feature in our annual Programme of Events
May 2023 - Painting in Kephalonia
Autumn 2023 - Painting in Vienna
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is by personal invitation or in person.
Application can also be made by e mail or by completing our Pro-Forma during one of our exhibitions.There will then follow an informal meeting at one of our Tuesday morning sessions to discuss the applicants work, their contribution to the society and their reasons for wanting to join Dorset 2020
