GOLDSMITHS DOCUMENTARY on BBC4

The Goldsmiths Documentary is on Monday 12th & 19th April BBC4 at 9pm.


This new two-part documentary follows a group of Goldsmiths artists as they struggle to create art and make a name for themselves during the run-up to their final masters' show, a showcase at which dealers and collectors jostle to sign the latest sensation.
The two programmes follow the artist in the months following their graduation, taking their first steps into professional careers.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2010/03_march/25/arts_music.shtml#panel3

HERTFORDSHIRE MEMBERS MEETING

Hertfordshire members are holding a meeting on 16th April at a members home, members from all regions are welcome to attend. This is a good opportunity to network with other members. For further details go to the ERTF members website and check out the Herts region.

SARA IMPEY at the V&A

The Victoria And Albert Museum is presenting it's first major exhibition of quilts from 20th March to 4th July 2010. The exhibition is exploring 300 years of British Quilt Making and will show more than 65 quilts, as well as traditional quilts there will be quilts made by contemporary artists Tracey Emin and ERTF member Sara Impey. ERTF members will be familiar with Sara's work, we were lucky enough to have two of Sara's quilts in our 'Moving Forward' exhibition at Cambridge in 2009. Sara also gave an inspiring talk to members during one of our conferences.




ERTF members will also be fortunate to have the opportunity to take part in a Show and Tell Event with input from Sara. This will be a members only event held in Essex and tickets will be limited.Tickets will be available at the April AGM.

In the meantime there are lots of events going on at the V&A in connection with the Quilt Exhibition! for more details click here QUILTS

Elements of Nature - Exhibition at Braintree Museum

Vibrant New Textile Art by the Night and Day Group - 1st April to 15th May 2010 at Braintree District Museum.

"Meet the Artists" and Workshops - Saturday 3rd April, 17th April and 8th May from 10.30am to 2pm and a children's activity on May 8th.

Braintree Museum is open Mondays to Saturdays 10am to 5pm (closed bank holidays).

Admission charge for adults.

Enquiries to Visitor Services Team - 01376 325266

Foundling Museum Sampler Purchase

Just thought I would add this link about a sampler recently acquired by the London Foundling Museum. Grants were required for its purchase including £5,500 by The Art Fund, plus contributions by the MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund and the Worshipful Company of Weavers. The actual sampler cost in excess of £10,000.

Go to - http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=36875 for more information and a picture of the sampler.