CONTAINER are presenting a series of six newly commissioned works in
an exciting collaboration with the Museum. The Plinth Project started in March with a new sculpture by Ben Rowe.

CONTAINER, an artists led exhibition and workshop space set up by the
Stokes Croft Contemporary Arts Project CIC, have been commissioned to
curate a series of six installations for the empty plinth in the
entrance foyer of the Museum. This project continues to develop the
links that are being established between the Museum and outside artist
led groups.

The Plinth Schedule of Artists

Ben Rowe 1st March – 25 April 2010
Ian Penna 30th April – 27th June 2010
Ellen Bell 2nd July – 29 August 2010
Andrew Southall 3rd September – 31st October 2010
Robert Manners 5th November – 2nd January 2011
Irena Czapska 7th January – 6th March 2011

Source: Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

(This item updated on 25 March 2010)

Today we travel to Kenilworth Castle Warwickshire, and The Herbert, Coventry.

There was a high demand for this excursion, and currently the coach is full, with a waiting list

(Last updated 26 April 2010)

The 2010 Spring Lunch will be held at Eastwood Park, at 12.30pm for 1.00pm.

This lovely Victorian Mansion is conveniently situated 1 mile from Junction 14 of the M5 at Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge.

Further details and a booking form were in the November Bulletin.   There are still places available.  Complete your booking form and send it to Carol Lear as soon as possible.

Note: an added attraction is that Toby Pinn, our new committee member, and an auctioneer at Clevedon Salerooms, will give a short talk over coffee on ‘mystery objects’  from the salerooms.

(This item updated on 12 January 2009)

The excursion tomorrow is to the Royal Academy for “The Real Van Gogh: The Artist and his Letters.” Over 35 letters, rarely exhibited due to their fragility, will be on display together with around 65 paintings and 30 drawings that express the principal themes to be found within the correspondence.  This exhibition has had rave reviews in the Press, clearly it’s not to be missed! 

Definitely the last call!  A second coach has been laid on for this excursion.  There are still one or two places left. To join the coach, ring Margaret Bell by telephone today on 01454 413578.

(This item updated on 19 February 2010)

The Architectural Historian Dr Sarah Whittingham will lecture us tonight on ‘The Victorian Fern Craze’.

The lecture will encompass the collection and cultivation of these plants and using them as a decorative motif in architecture and design.  Sarah’s  small book on this subject was published in October 2009, and will be available for sale after the lecture.

The lecture starts at 7.30pm and doors will open at 7.00pm

(This item updated on 27 January 2010)