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Our treats for Members and Supporters of The Arts Society this May
FREE ENTRY TO Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ Annual Exhibition (9–24 May)
Located in the Mall Galleries, the Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ Annual Exhibition brings together nearly 200 portraits by more than 100 artists. From portraits of celebrities to performance artists, the exhibition is filled with works that surprise and delight. Click here to see some of the works on display. Members and Supporters can enjoy free entry to the exhibition when they enter the code AERP19 at the online checkout.
Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ Annual Exhibition; Mall Galleries, London; 9–24 May
Free curator tour of Ivon Hitchens: The Painter in the Woodsat the Garden Museum (30 May, 3PM)
Irises – Greenleaves (c.1952) by Ivon Hitchens, private collection © The Estate of Ivon Hitchens. All rights reserved, DACS 2019
Known for his semi-abstract, rich landscape paintings, Ivon Hitchens delighted in painting the changing habitats of his Sussex gardens. This summer, a new exhibition at the Garden Museum focuses on the works he created after leaving London in World War II. The Garden Museum is offering Arts Society Members a free tour of the exhibition, led by curator Eleanor Black. Taking place on 30 May at 3pm, the tour will bring to life Hitchens’ creative endeavours. The book your place, email Bethany@gardenmuseum.org.uk
Ivon Hitchens: The Painter in the Woods; Garden Museum, London; 8 May–15 July
gardenmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions
2-FOR-1 ENTRY AT HANDMADE OXFORD – THE INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ARTS FESTIVAL
The Arts Society has formed a partnership with Handmade Britain, supporting its new Handmade Oxford: The International Contemporary Arts Festival.Handmade Oxford comprises more than 250 designers, artists and creative businesses, and offers the chance to commission and shop directly from artisans. Members and Supporters can enjoy 2-for-1 entry by entering the code ASOCIETY19 at the online checkout. The event will also include talks by The Arts Society Lecturers – further details to be announced on our website.
Handmade Oxford, Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Oxford; 27–30 June
handmadeinbritain.co.uk/oxford
FREE ENTRY TO The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia
London’s longest-running art and antiques fair features pieces from 160 leading galleries and dealers. Whether you’re looking for interiors inspiration or unique items to purchase, the fair has something for everyone.We have teamed up with the fair to offer complimentary entry to Arts Society Members. To claim your invitation, enter the code ‘ARTSOC’ on the ‘Buy Tickets’ page.
The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia, London; 19–28 June
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