OUR EVENTS
The Clifton Arts event programme is varied and traditionally seasonal, allowing members to make the best opportunity of capturing the outdoors "en plein air" in Spring and Summer and with indoor events such as workshops and life drawing classes during the Autumn and Winter seasons. There is a place and something to interest all artists and anyone interested in art. The club is proud that it is able to find space to accommodate all aspiring artists whether you are an amateur or academician.
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic these activities have been reformatted to comply with restrictions. Live activities are held for limited members and the activity is streamed live via ZOOM and recorded at the discretion of the organiser.
Members please log in / register to view detailed programme of events
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic these activities have been reformatted to comply with restrictions. Live activities are held for limited members and the activity is streamed live via ZOOM and recorded at the discretion of the organiser.
Members please log in / register to view detailed programme of events
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En Plein Air - Garden Visits During June, July, August and September members have exclusive access to some of the most magnificent private gardens in the South West. These are generally fun days out - creating friendships and sometimes masterpieces. In true Bristol style one needs to be prepared for all seasons in one day - pack lightly and be prepared to take cover from sun and showers from time to time. When - ( Refer to programme for dates) Where - ( Refer to programme for venue) Organiser - Steve Crossley email - gardens@cliftonarts.co.uk |
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Saturday Mornings
There is a choice of subject between a still life and a dressed model. Members are welcome to use any medium to explore and capture the subject matter. There is a break at half time to have a cuppa and nibble for a small donation. These mornings are extremely popular and it is requested that members arrive on time and to not leave early. When - monthly on a Saturday 10h00 to 12h30 Where - Main Hall at St. Mary Stoke Bishop, Mariners Dr,Stoke Bishop, BS9 1QJ. Organiser - John Dunn email - saturdaymornings@cliftonarts.co.uk Lectures & Demonstrations
A wide range of topical subjects are presented at these evening sessions. They range from demonstrations in a variety of mediums to lectures on interesting arty topics. The Club has video equipment which enables everyone to engage with demonstrations in detail. Members usually meet from 19h00 for a coffee and biscuit before the presentation. When - Monthly midweek from 19h30 - 21h30 Where - Church Rooms, Redland Park United Reformed Church , Redland Park. Organiser - Ian Staniland email - talks@cliftonartsclub.co.uk Annual Open Exhibition
The club hosts an Annual Open Exhibition to showcase members work and the work of many other local artists. This is the major event of the Club and is held over the Summer holiday period towards the end of August. It usually attracts an entry of over 600 artworks of which at least 350 are carefully selected by three independent experts for the curated exhibition. Entrance to the exhibition is free. When - Annually in August Where - ‘The Undercroft’, Victoria Methodist Church, 1 Whiteladies Road, Bristol. Organiser - Anne Elliott email - exhibitions@cliftonartsclub.co.uk Members Exhibitions The Club organizes members only exhibitions during the year. These are generally in smaller venues and work is selected by the organiser on a roster basis. There are plenty of opportunities for members to exhibit their work and to get involved in managing and stewarding exhibitions. When - ( Refer to programme for dates) Where - ( Refer to programme for venue) Organiser - Anne Elliott email - exhibitions@cliftonartsclub.co.uk Whilst trips and exhibitions have been curtailed by the Covid 19 pandemic the Club has initiated a Weekly Challenge. Members are invited to submit an artwork on a weekly basis on a wide range of subjects. |
Life Drawing A nude model presents a variety of poses to challenge all artists. Life drawing forms an important role in training artists to examine and study human anatomy and proportion. There is a break at half time to have a chat and some refreshment. These events are very popular and members are asked to arrive on time and to not leave early. When - Monthly midweek from 10h00 to 12h30 Where - Online /Bristol School of Art / Penny Brohn Centre ( Refer to programme for venue) Organiser - Jane Cawson email - lifedrawing@cliftonarts.co.uk Workshops
We run a varied programme of day workshops during the year, covering various mediums. These workshops cater for smaller groups with the intention that all participants engage with the tutor and learn new skills.
There is a fee for these workshops to cover tuition/material costs and booking is essential. When - Once a term on a Saturday Where - Main Hall at St Mary Magdalene Church, Mariners Drive, Stoke Bishop, Bristol BS9 1QJ. Organiser - Jean Bryant email - workshops@cliftonarts.co.uk Day Trips
The Club organizes day trips to gallery exhibitions around the country. A coach is hired for these trips which give members an opportunity to experience major exhibitions with fellow members. Group size is limited so booking is essential. Members will need to pay for the transport costs and admission fee to the exhibition. Organiser - Jean Bryant DVD Library and Online Tuition The Club has a large DVD library for loan to members. Whether you wish to improve your skill or just wish to relax in a learning environment there is sure to be something of interest for everyone. In addition the Club is building an online tuition library for access to members. Most of this material will be recordings of ZOOM presentations and activities which will allow members to participate in and revisit Club activities. Urban Sketching and Coffee Mornings These are new activities for the Club which are proposed for 2021. Please keep in touch with all activities on this website using your members log in. |
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
SKY Arts have announced that applications for the next series of Portrait Artist of the Year and Landscape Artist of the Year will open on Thursday 15th October. You could be in with the chance of winning a £10,000 commission for a major British institution and £500 of materials from Cass Art. Deadline for Portrait Artist of the Year Series Eight: 29 January 2021.
Deadline for Landscape Artist of the Year Series Seven: 30 April 2021.The competition is open to amateur and professional artists aged 16 or over.
SKY Arts have announced that applications for the next series of Portrait Artist of the Year and Landscape Artist of the Year will open on Thursday 15th October. You could be in with the chance of winning a £10,000 commission for a major British institution and £500 of materials from Cass Art. Deadline for Portrait Artist of the Year Series Eight: 29 January 2021.
Deadline for Landscape Artist of the Year Series Seven: 30 April 2021.The competition is open to amateur and professional artists aged 16 or over.
