ART EXHIBITION.
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PETER TAVY VILLAGE HALL.
JULY 9th to 16th 2022.
Entry free of charge. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Daily
West Dartmoor Art Group (WDAG) proudly presents its 20th Exhibition and sale of original works of art at affordable prices. Only interrupted by the Covid pandemic in 2020 when restrictions made cancellation necessary, the group has been holding this very popular event annually in July since its foundation in November 2002. Last year, 2021, despite the difficulties surrounding Covid restrictions, it was successfully mounted in October for the first time. Although strongly supported, despite the absence of the usual refreshment service, we are happy to announce the exhibitions return to its usual slot in the summer. Hooray! AND the return of the mouth-watering Home Made Cakes and hot and cold drinks whilst you perhaps peruse the brochure for that special present.
Celebrating its 20th exhibition, WDAG is proud to continue supporting 2 excellent local Charities, Donations are made to Dartmoor Rescue and Devon Air Ambulance with a percentage of its sales and the income from the popular raffle with prizes donated by WDAG members and local businesses. Pleased to have donated thousands of pounds over the last 22 years, WDAG are always amazed at the generosity demonstrated by visitors to the show in support of the wonderful life saving efforts of these two worthy charities.
Another popular item at the exhibition is ‘My Favourite Painting’, whereby visitors vote for their favourite picture in the exhibition. Popular with the public, the winning of this vote is avidly sought by the members, the artist name is inscribed on a cup, which is then presented to them at the AGM and held by them for the year.
We hope that you can join us in this cheerful display of original works of art and admire the lovely floral displays which compliment the paintings and help a bit with protecting the stands from accidental damage. Maybe try a cup of tea and a slice of cake too.
With one or two exceptions, all the paintings in the show are for sale, as are the unframed prints in the browsers and attractive post cards and greetings cards.
WDAG meet in the Peter Tavy Village Hall weekly enjoying and getting inspiration at some demonstrations from professional artists, as well as support and advice from other members. The monthly in-house competition, on a wide range of topics, is a light hearted affair, where one is judged by one’s peers; but nevertheless, it gives focus to the interpretation of the subject and it is fiercely contested.
One subject we undertook in the past, was the production of a large still life of jugs plates and cups which was donated to TASS and hangs in the Rest a While Café in the pannier market in Tavistock; perhaps you have seen it, it was the successful result of a collaborative effort by many members who brought in various pieces of china to paint?
We still have 2 of the 3 founding members of the group with lifetime membership and they still keep an eye on our proceedings. Indeed another annual club competition is for the Buzz Bowl, a cup presented By Buzz Goscombe for the best painting of Dartmoor displayed at the AGM
So, we invite friends old and new to join us in the Peter Tavy Village Hall, celebrating so many successful years of painting and exhibiting. We are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9th to 16th 2022. ENTRY IS FREE so come along and enjoy our exhibition.
WEST DARTMOOR ART GROUP.