Talks are now being organised by Carl Gomez who is also managing the membership.
The list of talks for 2025 is almost complete., they will be held at 7.30pm in the Council Chamber, Full details of all talk will appear on the website when we have them.
Jan 30th - Dr Keith Parsons on The Glasgow Boys
The Glasgow Boys were a group of Scottish based artists who made a big splash in the art world of the 1880s with their challenge to the art establishment and adoption of the new “realistic” style. This talk will explore who they were, who they were influenced by, and their impact on Scottish art. The talk will be illustrated with examples of some of their works, together with their influences, put in the context of the art world of their time. We will finish with information on where you can see their works displayed today.
Dr Keith Parsons is a retired research scientist with an interest in both history and art. He currently serves as Secretary of Chiseldon Local History Group and is active in Swindon U3A.
The painting Is 'Pastures New' by James Guthrie
27th Feb - Mike Allen on the Cerne Abbas Giant
27th Mar - Ann Rachel Harwood on Antarctic Explorer Edward Adrian Wilson
24th Apr- Seriously ...- Miles Franklin and Claire Parsons
29th May - Mark Golder on the artist Stephen Russ
26th June - Michael Gray on the history of Tarot Card art
31st July - Gavin Jones on the art of Tattooing
28th Aug - Kirsty Hartsiotis on Stained glass in the Arts and Craft movement
Sep 25th tbc
30th Oct tbc
27th Nov - Phillip Garrahan on Swindon Art in the Age of Steam
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