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Glasgow Art Club Hostes Children's Picnic - Saturday 15th October 2008NEWS RELEASE by McGarvie Morrison on behalf of GAC GLASGOW ART CLUB SET TO HOST CHILDREN'S PICNIC One of Glasgow’s most prestigious art establishments, the Glasgow Art Club, is to host a picnic in its gallery space as part of an effort to increase access to the Club and appeal to wider audience. Around a hundred children will eat sandwiches in the gallery before attending a performance of The Slava Snowshow at the King’s Theatre on Saturday 15th November. The day out has been organised by NADFAS - The National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Society – for its junior members across Scotland. Each year NADFAS organise a gathering that is both fun and educational at the same time. The Art Club will showcase its gallery space and other artefacts and paintings by its artist members. Charles Anderson, President of the Glasgow Art Club, said: “We are delighted to host the children's’ picnic on behalf of NADFAS – it opens up a whole new audience to the Club and fits well with our efforts to become more accessible and inclusive. The Glasgow Art Club is one of the most prestigious of art establishments in the City and it is fantastic to be able to showcase the wonderful Mackintosh Gallery and other hidden treasures to young people in Scotland. I hope this becomes a regular event for both NADFAS members and non-members alike.” Judy Shaw Smith, committee member at NADFAS, added: “We’re very pleased the Art Club are able to host our picnic. It’s a perfect venue for the purposes of the NADFAS gathering and provides not only a stunning place to eat our picnic, but it also gives an insight into the rich artistic and cultural heritage here in Glasgow. The Club really is a hidden gem in the city and I am sure the children will have a fabulous time unearthing it.” | |||||||||
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Unclubbed@the GAC - Friday 14th November 2008Another Unclubbed event on the 14th was a roaring success with the Gallery full of young, enthusiastic musicians and gig-goers. The gallery was adorned with dried leaves, sprigs of berries and candle light for a cosy ambience; hard to create in such a large space. Unclubbed regulars Dan and Phil of Jack in the Green got the evening off to an energetic start with their repertoire of favourites and some new material too. They were followed by the angel voiced Erin Hill and the event welcomed newcomers, husband and wife duo, The Paperback Throne who did in fact attend a wedding at the Club earlier in the month. They will be back to perform at the January Unclubbed@the GAC event hopefully, with the remainder of their band, The Sea Kings, Thanks again go to Dan for his unfailing devotion to bringing these nights seamlessly together, and to John in the kitchen for a very fine spread which warmed many a cold soul on the evening. Look out for the very festive Christmas Unclubbed on 19th December from 7.30pm onwards. | |||||||||
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Hazel Nagl & Jennifer Irvine Exhibition Opening - Saturday 25th October 2008Following a hearty buffet provided by our Chef, which was attended by almost 60 people, the exhibition opening got off to a fabulous start with an audience of nearly 200 people who had braved the elements to come and see the show. Nearly half of the 57 paintings on show were sold that day alone, with sales continuing up until the very last day. Congratulations and thanks go to both Hazel and Jennifer on putting together another successful exhibition, which also provided a beautiful backdrop for a very pleased bride and groom on their wedding day at the beginning of November. | |||||||||
Autumn Exhibition - Friday 5th September - Tuesday 30th SeptemberThe Glasgow Art Club's Autumn Exhibition was opened by Sally McNair of the BBC on Friday 5th September after a dinner for Members and invited guests. The exhibition will run from Friday 5th September 2008 until Tuesday 30th September. it is open to the public between the hours of 12.00pm - 5.00pm except Sundays and Tuesdays (Closed for the Bank Holiday on 29th September). For information on public viewing please visit the Exhibitions Page [Link to the Exhibitions Page] The photographs show: Sally McNair opening the Exhibition - | |||||||||
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Summer Exhibition - Friday 4th July - Saturday 2nd AugustThe Glasgow Art Club's Summer Exhibition was opened by Campbell Armour of Lyon and Turnbull at 9pm on Friday 4th July after a buffet dinner for Members and invited guests. The exhibition ran from Friday 4th July 2008 until Saturday 2nd August. Summer Exhibition Gallery [Link to the Summer Exhibition Gallery page] The photographs show: Campbell Armour opening the Exhibition and Members and Guests at the pre-opening dinner - | |||||||||
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Ailsa McWilliam Exhibition - Saturday 7th June 2008 - Monday 30th June 2008Ailsa McWilliams Exhibition "Looking for Wompoo Doves" was opened by David Kerr on Saturday 7th June at 2.00pm. The exhibition ran from Saturday 7th June 2008 until Monday 30th June. Alisa McWilliam Exhibition. [Link to Ailsa McWilliam Exhibitions Page] Photographs show: David Kerr opening the Exhibition, Members and Guests at the opening and viewing the prints - | |||||||||
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Members Spring Exhibition - Saturday 12th April 2008 - Saturday 3rdMay 2008The Members Spring Exhibition was opened by Robert Kelsey on Saturday 12th April at 2.00pm. The exhibition ran from Saturday 12th April 2008 until Saturday 3rd May. Members Spring Exhibition. [Link to Spring Exhibitions Page] Photographs show: Robert Kelsey opening the Exhibition, Members and Guests viewing the Paintings - | |||||||||
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Burns Supper, 25th January 2008The President, Charles Anderson was in the chair. The Haggis was addressed by David B Smith, who later read "Death and Dr Hornbrook". Lesley Duncan gave the Toast to "The Immortal Memory of Robert Burns". Sheriff Vincent Canavan gave the Toast "The Lasses". The "Reply for the Lasses" was made by Dr Winifred Ewing. The Top Table and later the Haggis was piped in by James Beaton on the Higland Bagpipe and we later heard Dr Martin Lowe on the Lowland Bagpipe. Miller Frondigoun and Marjory Gray sang a number of Burns' songs accompanied by John Crawford on the piano. Thanks to the Chef, and all the Club staff for preparing and serving such a marvellous dinner. A most enjoyable evening. | |||||||||
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White Christmas Ball 14th December 2007It was a fabulous evening. £5820 was raised by the raffle and the silent auction for the Restoration Fund. | |||||||||
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The Fejes Quartet 20 November 2007This recently formed quartet of RSNO musicians gave a magnificent performance of Beethoven’s String Quartet in A Minor Opus 132 and Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major. | |||||||||
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Celebration Dinner 9 November 2007The emphasis was definitely on socialising rather than speechifying though this excellent opportunity was taken by our President and Lay Vice President to thank all those who had helped make the first phase of the restoration of 185 Bath Street a success. Many thanks to Inverarity Vaults for donating the champagne which started the evening with a fizz, to the chef and the Club staff who served a marvellous dinner and to Richard whose piano playing gave some of us the chance to dance till midnight.- Click on the thumbnails for a larger image | |||||||||
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Quick Draw at The Glasgow Art Club October 2007On Saturday 27 October 2007, 58 Members and friends attended this event. ‘A heady experience’ was had by all - two hours of creative fun discovering their hidden talents. Many thanks to Millers Art store for sponsoring the event. | |||||||||
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