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Diary

THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH

SUMMER 2019 7

Opportunities

nThe Society of Women Artists

The 158th annual Society of Women Artists’ exhibition

takes place at the Mall Galleries in London from 24 to 29

September, with a handing-in day of 27 July. For full

details go to http://www.society-women-artists.org.uk

n The Big Draw

Founded in 2000, the Big Draw is an arts education

charity that promotes visual literacy and the universal

language of drawing as a tool for learning, expression

and invention. Throughout the year, The Big Draw

supports professional and emerging artists through

exhibitions, regular events, awards, competitions and

research projects. These events culminate in the Big Draw

Festival held in October, this year with the theme ‘Drawn

to Life’. Events and workshops take place all over the

country. To find an event, or organise one yourself,

register now at http://www.thebigdraw.org

Soraya FrenchYellow Fields 2, pastel, 14x14in. (35.5x35.5cm) from the

2018 Society of Women Artists’ exhibition

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tStephen Yatespainting en plein airat Sculpture by the Lake

tJoaquín Sorolla, Running Along the Beach, Valencia, 1908, oil on canvas, 35 (^1) ⁄ 2 x 651 ⁄ 2 in. (90x166.5 cm)
Musical imagery
Enjoy an evening of music
linked to the National
Gallery’s Sorolla: Spanish
Master of Lightexhibition at
the National Gallery, London,
until 7 July. Pianist, Marta
Espinós will perform a
selection of pieces linked to
the artist’s portraits, beach
scenes and passion for the
colours and light of
Andalusia. The concert takes
place in Room 8 from 6.30 to
7.30pm on Friday 5 July.
Places are free, but limited so
will be allocated on a first-
come-first-served basis. For
more information visit
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events
Outdoor painting
Popular artist and tutor, Stephen Yates, will lead an
en plein airpainting day, using acrylics and
watercolours at Sculpture by the Lake in Dorset on
Sunday 28 July, 10.30 am to 4.30pm. The course is
aimed at beginners to intermediate artists and will use
the inspiring landscape around the venue for the day
spent selecting and sketching your composition before
moving on to underpainting, blocking in, colour
mixing and paint handling. For full details visit
http://www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk
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