Dear Members,

Those members who have not yet renewed their subscriptions and wish to do so should forward them to Stuart Houghton at 9, Ashlar Drive, Union Mills, IM4 4LJ.

I am sorry to advise that the Beetle Drive on Thursday 29th March 2012 has had to be cancelled as the hall has been hired by another organisation on that date.

Mark Burrows, Art Coordinator at Nobles Hospital, has asked if anyone would like to exhibit some of their work as part of the decoration at Nobles Hospital. He is trying to vary the art works on display for the benefit of patients and visitors alike. The works can be marked ‘For Sale’, with a price, if you so wish. Works should not contain white/red as major parts of the picture, because of the unpleasant medical associations. If you would like to take up this opportunity, please contact Mark directly at mark.burrows2@gov.im or
mark.burrows2@nobles.dhss.gov.im.

Crossroads Caring for Carers Isle of Man Exhibition in the Hodgson Loom Gallery, Monday 21st November – Friday 2nd December 2011. The Hodgson Loom Gallery have given Crossroads gallery space, providing local artists with the opportunity to display their work and raise money for a local charity with artwork being auctioned following the exhibition. The exhibit will open with a corporate launch on the Monday evening and culminate in an auction of the exhibited artwork at the Hodgson Loom Gallery on Friday 2nd December. A sealed bid box will be available throughout the duration of Crossroads exhibition providing the opportunity for members of the public to bid on a piece if they are unable to attend the auction. If you would be interested in entering a piece of work, or for more information, please contact Alexandra Wilson, Fundraising Events Co-ordinator, on 01624 673103 or email awilson@crossroadsiom.org.

ArtworkX of Mann have launched their new Agency website and invite members to submit a photograph of themselves and a web address to link to either a profile page, online Gallery website or even their facebook or blogsite. This is a FREE for LIFE link and it basically means that, when our website get traffic, they will see your individual links and you too may benefit from the traffic we create. If you are interested in receiving this FREE link, just send a clear photo of you and your online address to link to Sarah Gell, Sr. Administrator, ArtworkX of Mann at artworkxofmannorg@gmx.com. Website: www.artworkxofmann.org. Gallery Website: www.artworkxofmann.com.

Annual Christmas Party: As previously indicated this will take place at Thie Ellyn on Saturday, 3rd December at 7.00 pm for 7.30pm. The catering will be provided by Jayne Kennaugh, and the Theme will be ‘Christmastide’. Themed dress is most welcome (and there will be a very few modest prizes) however, smart casual is also very acceptable. All new members are encouraged to come along for a wonderful evening and don’t forget to bring along something for the raffle if possible. Tickets are the bargain price of £15.50 and this includes top class entertainment and fantastic food! The tickets are available on a first come first served basis, so please get your payments to me as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Applications for tickets at £15.50 each should be forwarded to Ms. Jackie Kelly, Secretary, at 1a The Cherry Walk, Tromode, Douglas, IM2 5NS, and will be dealt with on a first come first served basis.

Kind regards,

Jackie Kelly (Hon Sec) Tel: 407402 / 612176 (answer phone)

Isle of Man Art Society AGM Information 2011

Stuart Houghton, Membership Secretary has indicated that he wishes to stand down at the A.G.M after 3 years valuable service to the Society. This is the second time he has filled this position having completed an additional 7 years in 2003, and the committee are grateful for his dedication and care for the Society.

Mrs Celia Marshall has agreed to be nominated to take his place and subject to the AGM will take up the appointment as Membership secretary in succession to Stuart who will also leave the Committee.

The remaining Directors and Officers are automatically nominated for re-election but anyone wishing to join the Committee may be nominated in accordance with Article 55 of the constitution, as set out in the note attached to the Notice calling the AGM. Any volunteers should contact Mr peter Hepworth, Chairman, at 36 Reayrt Carnane, Douglas, IM2 5LJ, Tel: 623179 or email pumple@manx.net.