Oxford
Art Society The Oxford Art Society (OAS) was founded in 1891 with Hubert von
Herkomer, RA, as its
first president. Herkomer was Slade Professor in Oxford at the time
and as well as giving historical lectures he also gave public demonstrations
of portrait painting. Edward Burne-Jones was an early member and many
well known artists were invited to exhibit and were elected to honorary
membership.
The majority of the Society's members have professional art training
and many combine their lives as working artists with teaching or other
art related professions. A good number of members exhibit nationally
or internationally, as well as locally during Oxfordshire Artweeks.
The Art Society is an umbrella for artists in Oxfordshire with diverse
interest and experience, whose variety is part of their strength,
and who value the chance to exhibit together.
To become a member of the Society you will need to submit work and
have it accepted at two of the annual Open Exhibitions. It is then
at the discretion of the Committee to invite new artists to become
members.
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Annual General Meeting 2012
Saturday 11 February The Society will be holding the meeting at the Old Court Room
at Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford: 10am - 12noon.
Please come along and share your views with Society members and
hear of future plans and ideas.
Tea/coffee will be served shortly before the meeeting. _______________________________________________________________
