The theme was ECO to tie in with Sutton's Imagine Arts Festival and the £50 prize was presented to the Sutton Inclusion Team by Mayor Cllr Arthur Hookway who came back to the exhibition the next day and bought two paintings from one of the Banana's Art artists, Lois, who was thrilled saying 'I've never sold anything before'
Arts Network Sutton Executive member David Tribe has just finished organising another highly successful exhibition in Sutton Library's Europa Gallery entitled Arts as Therapy.
The theme was ECO to tie in with Sutton's Imagine Arts Festival and the £50 prize was presented to the Sutton Inclusion Team by Mayor Cllr Arthur Hookway who came back to the exhibition the next day and bought two paintings from one of the Banana's Art artists, Lois, who was thrilled saying 'I've never sold anything before'
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The internationally renowned Galilee String Quartet are in concert and conversation this month in Sutton. Sutton for Peace and Justice are presenting The Galilee String Quartet on Monday 6 October 2014, doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start at Sutton Grammar School, Sutton, SM1 4AN (in the Drama Studio, entry from Greyhound Road). It will be an evening of Western classical and Arabic music followed by a Q&A session with Omar Sa’ad, viola player and conscientious objector. The quartet is made up of : Omar Sa’ad (viola) Mostafa Sa’ad (violin) Ghandi Sa’ad (violin) Tibah Sa’ad (cello). The three brothers and one sister are from a Druze family from the village of Maghar in the Galilee in Israel. All four are students at the Beit Almusica Conservatory who have performed throughout Palestine and in many cities of Europe. In 2013 they played with Nigel Kennedy at the Proms in the Albert Hall. Omar the oldest brother gained international solidarity as a conscientious objector after refusing to serve in the Israeli Army and ‘occupy his own people – the Palestinians’. Omar was sent to military prison, but eventually exempted from military service after refusing the draft seven times. The Quartet will play a selection of classical and Arabic music. The concert will be followed by a question and answer session with Omar Sa’ad, viola player and conscientious objector, who will speak about the story behind the Quartet. This is a rare opportunity to see the Galilee Quartet in this country – at one of only nine concerts on their short tour of England and Wales in 2014 – and hear their story. No entry charge, donations will be taken. Please reserve your place by email to [email protected] or by text message to 07931 786134 Arts Network Sutton, the borough's representatives of the various cultural activities and groups has emphasised the value of the arts on the health and wellbeing of residents.
This was part of a statement given by chair Samia Tossio to Sutton councillors recently who were discussing the future of Sutton's theatres as part of the review of costs going on across the borough. She said the follwoing: "Arts Network Sutton (ANS) is an independent, non-political charitable organisation that brings together the wealth of creative talent in the borough. Our remit is to promote, champion, nurture and act as an inclusive voice for the diverse range of arts in Sutton. "Our executive team are all currently active in the local and wider arts scene & each one of us, through our own experience in delivering arts activities, knows firsthand, the value of the Arts to the well being & economy of the local community. "ANS encourages and supports in the development of local artists and organisations through training and education opportunities, collaboration, marketing and funding advice and supporting the use of local facilities. A new campaign to save the Secombe Theatre has been launched. A non-party political Petition and Facebook Group has been established to help facilitate the exchange of views and encourage community support for the future of The Secombe Centre in light of the Council’s proposed closure.
The campaign opposes the proposed closure of The Secombe Theatre and calls on The London Borough of Sutton to take positive steps to facilitate community leadership, extending the feasibility period to 31 March 2016. https://www.change.org/p/london-borough-of-sutton-save-the-secombe-theatre# https://www.facebook.com/savethesecombetheatre?ref=ts&fref=ts Media Contact: [email protected] / Mob 0776 506 0864. The new Mayor of Sutton Councillor Arthur Hookway paid tribute to the arts community when he launched Arts Network Sutton at Sutton Life Centre on Thursday 12 June. The Mayor praised the contribution that arts make to the quality of all our lives.
NS Chair Steve Penneck said: 'The launch was a great event showcasing some of our local performers, from all ages - probably from 8 to 80! It was a good chance to network and get to know each other better. Many thanks to all who participated.' Would YOU like to play a key role in representing the arts in Sutton… then this is your opportunity!
Newly formed Sutton Arts Network is looking for a chair, two Vice Chairs, a treasurer and five Executive Committee members and the yare looking for nominations.The deadline is 25th June. Wondering what this involves? Chair of ANS •Be responsible for steering the ANS Executive Committee meetings and work streams. •Act as the figurehead for ANS. •Represent ANS at relevant meetings as and when appropriate. Vice Chairs of ANS •Cover the above responsibilities in the absence of the Chair. •Undertake further duties by agreement with the Chair Treasurer •Keep proper accounts •Take the lead on making policies for finances and investments Executive Committee members •Bring your experience of the arts, business and local knowledge of Sutton and nationally. •Help steer the direction of ANS •Bring new ideas to ANS and grow the charity. •Liaise with the general public about ANS and engage the local community. To be considered for election just become a member for £5 by contactinh [email protected] who will send out the necessary forms. |
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