Chairs End of Year Message

The Arts Society Marina Alta’s final extravaganza of the 2022 season was an extraordinary presentation by the gifted, warm hearted and multi-talented ‘cartoonist’ Harry Venning.

In addition to Harry’s remarkable catalogue of related anecdotes, story telling through his pictorial art, and ‘off the cuff’ jokes, he provided one lucky attendee with a cartoonist’s vision of themselves.

Before Harry’s presentation and over a warming cup of coffee, a raffle was held, with the winning participant having his or her likeness drawn by Mr Venning himself.

The raffle was held by the Arts Society Marina Alta, in aid of our chosen charity, CEE Gargasindi School for Students with Disabilities, and we raised a sum of 100€ on the day with additional pledges from members to support our ‘Project Fish’. 

This year, members of the Arts Society have been mixing with the students, under the watchful eye of Mireille Vertterli (the curator of Arte44 in Calpe), to produce individual clay fish. The fish, once fired will be decorated by the students early in 2023.

The final display will be presented to the teachers and staff of the School, the press, and our sponsors in the School auditorium in the New Year.

Our very seasonal celebration was toasted by mince pies, Cava and soft drinks, accompanied, of course, with the red noses of our very happy participants. 

We look forward very much to our spectacular and eclectic new season in 2023, and to the finalisation of ‘Project Fish’

We must include our thanks to Blevins Franks in Javea, and Inmobres in Calpe, for their continued support. 

For more details of The Arts Society Marina Alta contact Linda at sc.marinaalta@theartssociety. or David at ch.marinaalta@theartssociety.org