The exhibit of the Art Section of the British Women's Association at headquarters on Thursday brought back poignant memories of the fleeting golden summer, as most of the sketches portrayed impressions of Some beautiful mood of Nature caught in the mountains, at the shore, along inland rivers, 01 dazzling glimpses of Chinese gardens or temples. More than 50 subjects were displayed and it is hoped that at the next showing, in four weeks, an even larger number will ba seen.
One of the most interesting rules of the Sketch Club just formed is that the exhibitions are anonymous 8) that timid artists may remain unknown and all may have ths salutary experience of hearing unbiassed criticism. It is proposed to hold these displays every month, alternating with a general meeting and art lecture, such as were given last year. The programme for the lectures will be announced later. Members of the Art Section may belong to the club without additional fee; they may choose any or all of the subjects and send in as many sketches og they like, mounting them on brown paper and not signing them.
The section regards its work as educational and desires to give the children out here who art shut away from art galleries as much artistic stimulus and information as possible, To this end a children's subject is given each month specially for junior members, any children under 16 of B.W.A. members being eligible without subscription. A practical side of art education is shown in the design section, one subject in design being selected for each display. It is hoped that members of the section who do not as a rule draw or paint will send in ideas for this branch of the exhibition. Colouring and originality will be considered besides technical skill, and full notes as to materials to be employed should accompany the designs.
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