Hertfordshire Visual Arts Forum (HVAF) - News

Updated 11 May 2008

Celebrating Diversity

This was the title for the HVAF April Quarterly Meeting chosen by the Textile Group that ran it. The evening began with a professional photographic presentation by Catherina Petit van Hoey, Anna Griffiths and June Faulkner. Between them they described the formation of the group, its diverse membership, some of the joint projects completed and the exhibitions undertaken. Following this there was a refreshment break for viewing much of the original work which had been brought to the meeting and displayed there.

To end the evening everyone divided into four mixed art form groups to discuss how diverse artists can best present their work in joint exhibitions. One group focused on their various personal motives for exhibiting. Another discussed the value of “What is Art” as an exhibition title. A third group came up with a group name of “Rich Mix” with their preferred title as the one word “Diversity” rather than a question. The final group contributing to the evening had let their imaginations fly to a Circle Line tube train as an exhibiting venue in an effort to take art to non-artists!

Catherina mentioned during her talk the value of members making as much use as they could of interchange between the many art forms represented in HVAF. Our quarterly meetings are a regular way of celebrating this diversity.

'My Body and Your Body'

HVAF member Vanessa Stone will be exhibting her new show at Hitchin Museum and Art Gallery from Friday 9th May. The gallery is open 10am-5pm and is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

For more information please visit the gallery's website http://www.north-herts.gov.uk

InsideOut

HVAF member Carol Wenham will one of the artists participating in this new comtemporary arts show.

The show will be on from the 6th of May until the 29th of June, and will be open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10.30 to 5.00pm, with a late night viewing until 9:00pm The show location is 39 Cowbridge, Hertford SG14 1PN.

There will be a private view for the show on Tuesday 6th of May between 6:00 - 9:00pm.

Carol is available to do personal tours around the show and if you would like to organise one please call 01279 724051.

For anymore information please call 07847 384084 or visit

Digital Classes at Courtyard Arts

Lupe Cunha has used photoshop in most of her art work in the past six years, and through training and practice has developed her skill to a high standard in this area. Due to popular demand she is once again bringing her series of lectures on Photoshop for Artists.

Computers are not required for the lectures, and full notes are given so that it is possible for you to work on your own pieces at home.

However if you do want to bring along your laptop there will be space,

Places are limited so advance booking is essential. For more information call: 07847 384084 or email: Lupeacunha@aol.com

Burston Garden Centre 30th Anniversary Party

Saturday June 14th and Sunday June 15th.

Members of the Southern Painters group will be drawing and painting at the Burston Garden Centre. There will also be a display of work for sale and the opportunity for the public to talk to the artists about their work and the HVAF.

Ballet Central Trip

"Fresh. Vibrant. Dynamic."

“Introducing Ballet Central’s 2008 tour, which spans the spectrum of ballet, contemporary and jazz. To celebrate Central School of Ballet’s silver anniversary, we’re bringing you works by some of the UK’s top choreographers to create a must-see dance programme. Join us for the dance experience of the year.”

The show will be at Castle Hall, Hertford on Saturday 14th June at 7.30pm. HVAF member John Spielman has managed to reserve the two best rows and would like to know as soon as possible if anyone is interested in going.