November 2023
The Arts Club Aldeburgh Beach goes from strength to strength. Our 340 or so members are amongst the most exciting and influential arts people in Suffolk.
Sir PETER BLAKE RA, Sir HUMPHREY BURTON, LIZ CALDER,
EILEEN COOPER RA, EMMA FREUD, RYAN GANDER RA, JILL GREEN, MAGGI HAMBLING, Lady PATTY HOPKINS, ANTHONY HOROWITZ, IAN MCMILLAN, BLAKE MORRISON, BEN PRESTON, LIBBY PURVES, DIANA QUICK, JANICE TURNER, ALISON WILDING RA, ROGER WRIGHT, HELEN ATKINSON WOOD, DEREK WYATT
I am sad to report that our long time member and great supporter Michael Flint has just died. Poignantly, he had a double funeral with Phyllida his wife after both had been ill for a long time. Here is Michael, far right, when he came to the Arthouse 2 years ago for a get together with members including Alison Wilding RA (far left).
MEMBERS’ BULLETIN
This bulletin highlights a selection of art happenings this month in and around Suffolk. You can also read this on our website www.aldeburghbeachlookout.com
New works of art for sale and books can be viewed on the online shop.
Let’s meet, mingle and collaborate this month!
See you all,
Caroline x
Here are photos of our Tuscany Trip!
As you can see we had the most amazing time and made some beautiful and challenging art under the leadership of David Baldry. Join us on our Arts Club trip next year, when at the end of September we fly to Cyprus to stay at the celebrated Cyprus College of Art. Again it is very good value! £275 for your own room or £190 sharing with one other person per week including art tuition.
It’s booking up very fast so contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Arts Club Subs
This is a great little Arts Club, click here to read about the many, many benefits you get as a member. And it is still really cheap! £40 single membership; £60 double and £20 if you are a practicing artist/poet/writer/performer.
It’s easiest if everyone pays their subs at the end of the year ready for next year. Here are bank details:
Caroline Wiseman Ltd Sort Code: 20-98-07 Acc: 33592553
MONTHLY ARTS CLUB LUNCH
Monthly Arts Club Lunch, Wednesday 1st November 1pm @ the Lookout
This month, the Arts Club lunch will be held as usual in the Lookout
I am overseas so the brilliant artist Astra Taylor-Todd has kindly agreed to host it.
No charge but please bring food and drink to share as always
MEMBERS’ NEWS
Several Arts Club members are included in this important exhibition including
Emma Hegarty, Sophie Sophia,
Miche and Flora from Studio Fabre Hardy.
Poetry by Lynne Nesbitt
The Capon Tree by Derek Chambers
The Aldeburgh Gallery November exhibitions include: Issey Coe, Bobbie Watchorn, Michelle Watson, Shirley Easton, Bois Jolie, Ray Burgoyne, John Christie, Derek Chambers, David Benefer, Sasha Leech and Peter Burman.
HighTide
Gather close for an evening of chilling, contemporary tales and bewitching new folk music from the ‘Haunted Counties’ of East Anglia. Ghosts don’t always stay in the past.
A HighTide production in association with Shakespeare’s Globe, Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds & Harlow Playhouse.
Click here for more information on dates and venues around the region
SAVE THE DATE!
Aldeburgh Documentary Film Festival - 18th-19th November
Pieces of Infinity
Arts Club member Susan Brinkhurst invites us to her exhibition at The Cut Continues until 21ST NOVEMBER 2023 10AM - 4PM
Water, life’s essence, is vital for human existence. Human actions disrupt its cycle, stressing ecosystems. Acknowledging these elements underscores responsibility for nature’s harmony. By examining muddy river rivulets, Susan Brinkhurst reveals hidden beauty amid tide cycles and interventions.
An exhibition in support of WaterAid.
Sarah Muir Poland
Aldeburgh Documentary Festival
Way of Sankofa
Arts Club member Miche Fabre Lewin co-hosts this uplifting multicultural arts event in Norwich in partnership with Black History month.
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
A place for Performance, Entertainment and the Creative arts.
Britten Pears Arts
The Arts Heritage site on the banks of the river Alde.
Abbey Hall Christmas Fair
SUBMITTING A NOTICE
Don't forget to send me an image of yourself and a paragraph about you for the ARTS CLUB MEMBERS page of the Aldeburgh Beach Lookout website. The easiest way to submit a notice is to send it to caroline@carolinewiseman.com