St Ives Arts Club
St.Ives Arts Club has been in operation since its founding year in 1890.
Membership, originally restricted to professional artists, musicians and authors has been widened over the years to include, for example, drama, photography, comedy and even those with simply a keen interest in the arts.
The objectives of the society are to promote, develop and maintain public education and an appreciation of the arts in all their aspects by the presentation of public performance, concerts, recitals and exhibitions etc.
The club holds two members' exhibitions each year, hosts music, poetry, theatre and numerous other arts events.
The club is a registered charity (No 1001193) and owns its own premises, fronting directly onto the sea at Westcott's Quay.
With one of the best views in St.Ives, in stormy weather the wave crests blow right over the top of the building.
Inside, the club provides a fully equipped upstairs theatre with stage, changing room and auditorium whilst downstairs there is a large club room with kitchen bar and exhibition space. We currently have around 150 members. |
THE PAINTINGS COLLECTION9 to 14 November 2009 An exhibition of paintings by founders & early members of the St Ives Arts Club, including Julius Olsson, George Fagan Bradshaw, W.H.Y. Titcomb, Louis Grier, Arthur Meade & many others. Exhibition open daily 10.30 am to 4.30 pm
TALK BY DAVID TOVEY. The author & leading authority on early St Ives artists will give a talk to complement the exhibition & introduce his latest book, St Ives (1860-1930) The Artists and the Community, A Social History Tickets £4 available from the Club during the exhibition, The Archive Centre or The Guildhall, St Ives |
