Article posted: 2 August 10
This is a book which celebrates the 130th anniversary of the Nottingham Society of Artists. Not many art societies last as long as this, indeed not many voluntary societies live to this age, and it is to the credit of past members, (as well as present members), that the NSA has survived so long.
There have been many distinguished painters, such as Dame Laura Knight, her husband Harold Knight and Arnesby Brown, amongst its members. The Society’s building, St. Luke’s House, is central to Nottingham and on the route from the Old Market Square to the Castle. Its ground floor gallery is open on most days of the year and presents work not only by members but by other local artists who hire the gallery for their shows.
The arguments, anecdotes and events described in this book show a Society with members who held very different views, and were not afraid to present them. The lively social activities which bound them together show the effects of the changing times. Soirées and Smoking Concerts are not popular today. But other activities still keep our members working together, enjoying their artistic endeavours with people who, like them, are keen to improve their abilities and achieve their targets.
The Society and Trust benefits from each purchase