The Spanish Golden Age was a time of extraordinary changes in a country which had been under Islamic rule for 800 years. The dominance of the Catholic Church, a powerful inquisition and the discovery of a New World, all converge and are visible in the art created at the time. This series will explore El Greco in Toledo, Spanish Still Life painting and Velazquez’s time in Madrid under Habsburg rule. The day will comprise three one hour lectures with a break for lunch and the final lecture in the afternoon. The price will include a selection of sandwiches, fruit, tea/coffee plus glass of wine / fruit juice. Cost :£40.00 Member

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The Isle of Wight (theartssocietyisleofwight.org.uk)

I have pleasure in hereby giving you notice of

the  Annual General Meeting of the Isle of Wight Arts Society

to be held at Northwood House, Cowes on Tuesday 24th September 2024 at 1pm

If you have any items for the Agenda and/or Any Other Business, please forward them in writing to info@theartssocietyisleofwight.org.uk no later than Monday 26th August.  The Agenda will be posted on the web site, following this deadline. A few paper copies will be available at the meeting.

There will be a short refreshment break after the AGM so that the lecture can begin at 2pm.

We are hoping that lunches will be available at 12md. Discussions are taking place currently.  Details of booking will be sent nearer the time.  Do book a lunch, they are good value for money and a wonderful opportunity to relax, chat and meet new friends.

If you would like to help the committee arrange various events/lectures/lunches/trips, then please do get in touch with Glenys Lloyd Williams 07486 914456.  Whether you are a new member or have been with us a while, you will be most welcome to utilise your skills or develop new ones.

I hope you have all enjoyed the summer break.  The new season is speeding towards us and we look forward to seeing you all in September.

A reminder to renew your membership if you have not yet done so.  Details on the web site or phone Sue Hext 297270 or pay by BACS The Arts Society IW 30 97 21  Account  00591881.

 Dates and descriptions for the Season’s  Lectures are also on the web site.  We are currently preparing your membership and programme cards.

Best wishes in my final year.

Glenys Lloyd Williams

Chair

ISABELLA DE FORTIBUS our local 13th century heroine.    Our Chair Glenys Lloyd- Williams recently researched and wrote a short play about the life and times of our local 13th century heroine  Isabella de Fortibus.  She successfully produced and directed this at Ventnor Fringe in August and was sold out for all 4 performances.  Many tas members attended.  She had a cast of 6 as well as herself and John Waterman arranged the sound lighting and other technical wizardry.  All profits to TAS IOW.

There will be another opportunity to see this at Carisbrook Castle on the 3rd and 18th of  October. All profits will be donated to the Museum there and it will be performed in Isabella’s Great Hall. Contact Glenys to obtain your ticket

If anyone has costumes we could use, just long dresses really, please get in touch.  It saves the hiring fees.

 There is a specially arranged exhibition at Petersfield museum until October 15th.  Peggy Guggenheim has agreed to lend her collection as the requet of a local Arts Society member.  This is not to be missed.  Easy enough to get a train to Petersfield from Portsmouth.  Committee members will be attending so you could contact one of them if you would like some company.  

Book here for April lecture

http://northwoodhouse.org/facilities/art-society-apr-24/