The Coventry and Warwickshire Society of Artists or CWSA is an art society, that runs various social events and artistic programmes in Coventry, and outside and within the Warwickshire area of England.[1]
| Abbreviation | CWSA |
|---|---|
| Formation | February 1912 |
| Location |
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History edit
The Coventry and Warwickshire Society of Artists (CWSA) was established by the Mayor of Coventry, Colonel William Fitzthomas Wyley[2][3] in February 1912.[4][5]
Presidents edit
- First president: Soloman Joseph Soloman R.A.[4][5]
- until 1962: Sir William Orpen A.R.A. and Dame Laura Knight R.A.[4][5]
- until 1981: Rolf Hellberg F.R.I.B.A. (Coventry Architect)[4]
- Dr Anthony Francis Hobson (Art Historian) [4][6]
- David Shepherd O.B.E.[4]
- Marquess of Hertford, of Ragley Hall [4]
- 2012: Jane Powell[5]
- 2020: Nancy Upshall[7]
Vice-Presidents edit
- Sir Frank Brangwyn R.A., R.W.S., R.B.A.[4][8]
- Sir David Young Cameron R.A.[4][9][10]
- Sir William Russell Flint[4]
- Sir David Murray R.A.[4]
- Arthur Rackham[4]
- Sir Alfred Herbert (Major Benefactor of the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum) [4][11]
- Sir Jacob Epstein[4]
- Sir Francis Alexander Newdigate Newdegate[4]
- Sir Edward Illife[4]
- Sir Hugh Casson[4]
- Dame Elisabeth Jean Frink[4]
CASE edit
The society is part of CASE: Coventry Art Societies Exhibition which was founded in April 2001 and was formerly known as the Coventry Arts Consortium.[12][13] It is made up of four Coventry art societies, the other three being, Baginton Art Group, Coventry Art Guild and Coventry Watercolour Society.[12][13][14][15][16][17]
References edit
- ^ "Become A Member". Coventry & Warwickshire Society of Artists. 2021. Archived from the original on 6 July 2008. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "The history of civic life: Previous Mayors and Lord Mayors". Coventry City Council. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Historic Coventry - List of Mayors & Lord Mayors". www.historiccoventry.co.uk. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "History". Coventry & Warwickshire Society of Artists. 2021. Archived from the original on 19 June 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d Musing on Spines (1 May 2012). "Coventry and Warwickshire Society of Artists Celebrate Centenary Year". Creatabot. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Hobson, Anthony Francis, 1920–2000 | Art UK". ART UK. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ Harris, Tristan (20 September 2020). "VIDEO – Coventry and Warwickshire Society of Artists' virtual exhibition gets under way". Coventry Observer. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "SIR FRANK BRANGWYN R.A., R.W.S., R.B.A. (BRITISH 1867-1956)". Live Auctioneers. 21 October 2020. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Sir D.Y. Cameron | Artist | Royal Academy of Arts". Royal Academy. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Cameron, David Young, 1865–1945 | Art UK". ART UK. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "History | The Herbert". Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. Archived from the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Coventry Arts Consortium 2017 - The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum". Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Coventry artists called on to capture spirit of UK City of Culture for exhibition". Coventry Observer. 27 March 2019. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "CASE: Coventry Art Societies Exhibition Opening Soon - The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum". Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. 22 March 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ "CASE: Coventry Art Societies Exhibition - The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum". Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Herbert Art Gallery & Museum". Facebook. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "CASE exhibition excites and impresses - The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum". Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2021.