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Going for gold – Competition entry

30/8/2012

During the summer, the online magazine Painters Online (www.painters-online.co.uk) has been inviting individuals and art societies to enter a HeptARThlon – an Olympic-themed painting competition.

Individuals could select a medium and a theme from the lists below and submit a single artwork, or ‘Go for Gold’ by submitting 7 paintings. A special prize was offered for the art club submitting the best collection covering each medium and theme. Macclesfield Art Group has submitted a group entry, with paintings from 7 of our members, in all 7 media, covering all 7 themes - we await the judging with interest and fingers crossed. The submitted paintings are shown below, and our thanks go to the artists involved.

HeptARThlon media

Acrylics
Watercolour
Oils
Graphite pencil
Mixed media
Coloured pencil
Pastels

HeptARThlon themes

In the spirit of the long jump – any subject involving leaping or springing
Paint fast and loose to win the 200m!
Like the javelin event – objects that are sharp or pointed, or point the way
To reflect the high jump – paint anything that involves height or high places
In the spirit of the hurdles – depict figures or animals climbing or jumping
A subject that portrays ‘slow and steady', which you might be for the 800m
And finally, like the shot putt – paint anything ‘round and heavy’

For further information about the competition, see: Painters-Online HeptARThlon. Entries can be seen at HeptARThlon Entries

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Hartington Frames

26/8/2012

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On 21st September, Alan, from Hartington Framers, is coming to our group meeting with samples of his frames and mounts and will be happy to take orders. He will also bring a small selection of ready-made frames as a taster.

On 5th October he will deliver any orders taken and also bring an extensive selection of ready-made frames and mounts as a general cash and carry sale.
If he receives sufficient orders he will look at the possibility of future visits.

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