Newlyn Society of Artists

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Newlyn Society of Artists, often abbreviated to NSA, is an artists association founded in 1896. It is based in Newlyn, Cornwall. It was founded by a group of local artists to organise exhibitions at the new Newlyn Art Gallery built by John Passmore Edwards, its members went on to be known as the 'Newlyn School'. It currently has between 85 - 140 members, who are professional artists who either live in, or have strong connections with the South West. According to their website, the membership is composed of artists working in contemporary media such as painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, video/digital, site specific and performance art. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

The society currently exhibits work at Tremenheere art gallery, among others. [13]

Notable members

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References

  1. "NSA". Newlyn Society of Artists. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  2. "Newlyn Society of Artists" . Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  3. "Newlyn School" . Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  4. "Art School" . Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  5. "Selected Exhibitions" . Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  6. "NEWLYN SOCIETY of ARTISTS (NSA)".
  7. Newlyn Society of Artists Exhibition (1 ed.). Passmore Edwards Gallery. 1940.
  8. Cornishman (Oct 19, 1895);
  9. Cornish Telegraph reporting on opening speeches (Oct 24, 1895)
  10. Hardie (1995) 100 Years in Newlyn, pp 28-9, 32, 190-2 (illus)
  11. Hardie (2009) Artists/Newlyn & West Cornwall (documents, illus, exh cats & critical essays)
  12. Cornwall Records Office (CRO), Care of Cornwall Council
  13. "Newlyn Society of Artists / Critics Choice 2017" . Retrieved 25 August 2017.