The Curtisward events blog highlights exhibitions, art shows and events in Surrey and neighbouring counties. Wherever possible, we will get along to them and share some thoughts. If you would like to add an exhibition date or a little note on your experiences of a local art event, please do e-mail us at enquiries@curtisward.co.uk and we will look at posting them up.

Events

[Re]design supports and promotes design that is responsible and friendly to people and the environment. Their books, workshops, exhibitions and seminars inspire designers, help manufacturers, motivate consumers and encourage governments to embrace sustainable design.
The [Re]design web site holds a wealth of information regarding sustainable design including designers, designs, events, exhibitions, discussions and facts and figures.

See www.redesigndesign.org and be inspired.

Walton Art Club offers artists in and around Walton on Thames a programme of talks, demonstrations, Plein Air painting days, a chance to meet like minded individuals, social gatherings and a chance to showcase their work. A comprehensive web site allows artists to exhibit, find out about other artists' exhibitions, pick up tips and hints and chat about all things Arty!
With over 80 members, Walton Art Club keeps the Walton Art community going strong.

www.waltonartclub.co.uk

Retro51 is a niche writing pen maker, known for their styling, smooth writing quality and value for money. Their fine writing instruments include fountain pens, rollerball pens and ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils as well as ink and nibs. Art in a pen.

See www.retro51.co.uk for details.

A register of professional life models for painters, sketchers, sculptors and photographers providing a meeting place for artists and models with guidelines, tips and hints for both parties.

www.modelreg.co.uk

Grand Art Auction in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. From 8th September until 6th October, visit the 'Painters online' website to bid on any of the 20 original artworks generously donated by artists including Alan Knight and Joy Martin of the Walton Art Club and help to raise money for the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. All proceeds go to the charity.
'For a child, life is art. For a sick child, art could be life.'

www.painters-online.co.uk

Artgallery.co.uk showcases the artwork of British established 'names' and emerging talents with paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture straight from the artists' studios. As a 'shop window' for over a thousand UK artists, the range of artwork that can viewed, explored and bought is huge.
For the best of British art, visit the site and help to build and maintain a thriving British Art scene.

Buy British Art online at www.artgallery.co.uk