Catalogue description NOTTINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS

This record is held by Nottinghamshire Archives

Details of DD/1561
Reference: DD/1561
Title: NOTTINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
Date: 1882-1980
Held by: Nottinghamshire Archives, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Creator:

Nottingham Society of Archivists
Physical description: 216 Items
Access conditions:

Researchers using the records of the NSA must acknowledge the Nottinghamshire Archives Office and the Nottingham Society of Artists
Immediate source of acquisition:

Acc 3907

 

Items deposited in the Nottinghamshire Archives Office by Elizabeth Johnson of West Bridgford, Nottingham

 

29 Sept 1989
Subjects:
  • Art education
Administrative / biographical background:

The Nottingham Society of Artists was formed in 1880, under the Presidency of Samuel Bourne and met fortnightly at the Social Guild Institution. The early sketching classes were soon extended to include life classes, lectures and exhibitions of work. In 1884 women were admitted as members.

 

In 1897 the Nottingham Atelier was formed under the Presidency of William Kiddier and held life classes at their studio in Upper Parliament Street. In 1902 the Nottingham Society of Artists and the Nottingham Atelier amalgamated to form one society. In 1934 the Nottingham Society of Artists leased land in Friar Lane and built St Luke's house. The freehold of the property was purchased in 1955.

 

In 1980 the Society celebrated its centenary with an exhibition of work opened by the Duke of Gloucester and the publication of the Society's history, "For the Very Joy of Art"
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