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Albans
Art Society traces its roots back to 1888 when it was originally
founded
as the Hertfordshire Arts Society. Meetings were held in Hatfield and
annual
exhibitions at various centres throughout the county. Activities were
dormant
during the two world wars and for a few years after but in 1952 these
were
revived when the title became the New Hertfordshire Art Society with
membership
from a cross-section of St Albans people. In 1957 it took on a new
lease
of life under the new more appropriate name of the St Albans Art
Society.
Currently
the
Society arranges demonstrations of media and techniques by acknowledged
experts and there are studio sessions for practice in working with
life,
costume and portrait models. Outdoor sketching sessions in local garden
settings and places of historic or architectural interest take place
during the summer months, also occasional whole day
demonstrations and coaching are offered. There are outings to important
galleries in London and elsewhere. Exhibitions of members' works are
mounted
at least once each year. Newsletters are published periodically with
information
on current and forthcoming events.
Anyone
who
wishes to participate actively may join as a member. A lower rate of
subscription
is available to students and also to those who only attend lectures,
demonstrations
and social events.
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