Islington Art Society
This group was first formed by A. E. Hickman-Smith as the Islington Art Circle in 1941, and they wanted to use art to help counter the negative effects and feelings that came from the German bombing in London. As it turns out, their very first exhibition in the hall of the Central Library took an unexpected turn when a nearby landmine exploded and completely destroyed the hall’s glass room. Miraculously, none of the exhibited paintings were damaged!
The society has always been determined to preserve the quality of work and past members include Sir Basil Spence, Sir William Coldstream and Anthony Green, RA.
In 2002 the group changed it’s name to the Islington Art Society, and continues to promote art and artists with a membership including amateurs and professionals alike in printmaking, sculpture and painting. They are very friendly and community based with most of their members living in or around Islington. They are also very fortunate to have Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art right on their doorstep as a source of inspiration. When GreatArt caught up with the society to present their prize vouchers, they were attending an exclusive lecture hosted by the gallery which gave the members the opportunity to view the work in a private setting, ask questions and learn more about art history. The society try to organise activities like this as often as they can as well as exhibiting twice a year in the Spring and Autumn with all members being eligible to submit work for hanging.
Their membership is open to artists of all levels and it offers the chance to meet and socialise with other local artists. For more information please visit their website at www.islingtonartsociety.org.uk where you will also find a membership application form.
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