Nottingham Society of Artists

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The Nottingham Society of Artists is an art society in the city of Nottingham, England. It was founded in 1880. [1]

The society is located at 71–73 Friar Lane, [2] near Nottingham Castle and adjacent to the Friar Lane Gallery. [3] [4] The Nottingham-based painter Arthur Spooner (1873–1962) was formerly a member of the society. [5]

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References

  1. "About the Society". Nottingham Society of Artists, UK. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  2. "Nottingham Society of Artists". The List, UK. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  3. "Nottingham Society of Artists". Nottingham Visual Arts Magazine, UK. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  4. "Heritage Open Days — Nottingham Society of Artists". Experience Nottinghamshire, UK. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  5. "Arthur Spooner 1873–1962. Founder Member of the Nottingham Society of Artists". Nottingham Society of Artists, UK. 14 March 2010. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2011.