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Forthcoming Events
Our lectures are live from April to September (with an option to join on Zoom) and on Zoom only from October to March Further details are on our lectures page here. Joining inStructions For ZOom will be sent to members shortly before the lectures.
NEW - Live Art Demonstration - Thursday 27th March 1.30 - 3.30Demonstration of an entirely different medium - ENCAUSTIC WAX by RAS Member Gudula Stevens who won 2nd prize at our own RAS Summer Exhibition 2024 for one of her encaustic paintings.
Next LectureSTreasures of the National Gallery by Val Woodgate
Thursday 3rd April 2025 7:30 for 8pm at Radlett Reform Synagogue or 7.45pm for 8.00pm on Zoom Val Woodgate an RAS favourite returns on April 3rd 2025 to give a live/zoom lecture on her personal pick of the ‘Treasures of the National Gallery’ which was founded in 1824 and is celebrating its Bi-centenary celebrations. The National Gallery is home to one of the finest collections of Western European paintings in the world. The paintings date from the 13th to the early 20th centuries, enabling the visitor to explore the history of Western paintings, from the medieval period and Early Renaissance to Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and the beginnings of modern art. Val will look at ‘Venus and Mars’ c1485 by Botticelli, the ‘Arnolfini Portrait’ 1434 by Jan van Eyck, ‘The Ambassadors’ 1533 by Holbein, ‘Portrait of an 83 year old Woman’ by Rembrandt, ‘The Fighting Temeraire’ 1838 by Turner, ‘Boating on the Seine’ 1879-80 by Renoir and much more….. Non members welcome cost £10. Please contact Anna Cross for payment or membership details and Zoom link at [email protected] 
Sargent, Creator of Fashionable Society Portraits.’ by Frances Ross
Thursday 8th May 2025 7:30 for 8pm at Radlett Reform Synagogue or 7.45pm for 8.00pm on Zoom Frances Ross will give a live/zoom lecture on May 8th 2025 entitled ‘Sargent, Creator of Fashionable Society Portraits.’ The talk is based on research from the Tate’s 2024 exhibition on John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) which combined his full-length paintings with a selection of the dresses worn by the iconic society sitters of his day, especially the infamous Madame X and her controversial black dress. Frances explains how Sargent was ground-breaking as a stylist fashioning the image of his sitters presented to the world through his personal sartorial choices and poses. Sargent changed portrait painting from the formal stiff poses of past patrons and his style is possibly comparable to contemporary lifestyles on Instagram. Also considered, is how Sargent's glamorous portraits of his ‘Gilded Age’ sitters doubled as an elite cross-Atlantic marriage market representation. Another opportunity for RAS members to view his work will be the 100th anniversary of his death, ‘Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits.’ Representing the women who married into British and European aristocracy. The exhibition opens 16 May - 5 October 2025 at Kenwood in Hampstead, London. Non members welcome cost £10. Please contact Anna Cross for payment or membership details and Zoom link at [email protected] 
VisitsDay Visits 2025
CANCELLED - Visit to Dulwich Art Gallery Wednesday 2nd April 2025 The visit to Dulwich Art Gallery on the 2nd April has been CANCELLD. You may still like to go and see this exhibition, which runs until 26th May, yourselves. You can get there by train from Radlett with just one change and there is free parking in many of the streets near the gallery. See Dulwich Art Gallery website for further full information. https://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/2024/november/tirzah-garwood-beyond-ravilious/ 
Visit to Flatford Mill on Sunday 18th May
A guided visit has been arranged to Flatford Mill, Suffolk on Sunday 18th of May to discover the scenes that made John constable famous. Also included is a visit to the house to view some of his paintings. Discover the views that John Constable painted in the hamlet of Flatford, set within the Dedham Vale countryside. This is a National Trust property so members of the Trust will be able to enter free of charge. There are facilities on site for refreshments and lunch. 
A number of Tours and NT Visits for 2025 are being considered and arranged. These include Southill House, Kenwood House (to see the exhibition of John Singer Sargent the subject of our May lecture). Poulsden Lacy, Great Bookham & Petworth House in West Sussex, London visits to the V&A and our 3rd Art and Architecture Walk in the city with Ian Swankie. Watch out for further details in the RAS Newsletter, emails and on the RAS Website.
Holiday 2025The Castles, Gardens &
Heritage of North Wales 5 days - Departing 1st September 2025, staying at Celtic Royal Hotel at Caernarfon. What we will see: • Attingham Park • Caernarfon Castle • Boat cruise from Caernarfon • Penrhyn Castle • Beaumaris Castle • Plas Newydd Country House & Gardens • Welsh Highland Narrow Gauge Railway • Bodnant Gardens • Baddesley Clinton See here for full details and a booking form
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NEWSLETTERSPlease click here for the latest newsletter or see the Newsletter page for past issues.
AGM 2025The Annual General Meeting will be held at 7:15 for 7:30 by Zoom on Tuesday 25th March.
Members have been sent the Zoom link and other details. Other activitiesOther 2025 plans
57th Summer Exhibition Radlett Village Institute Hanging Friday 6th June Private View in the evening Open to the general public Saturday 7th June 10.00 - 5.00 And Sunday 8th June 10.00 - 4.00
Christmas Lunch 2025 Porter’s Park Golf Club Wed 3rd December 12.30 for 1.00
Painters GroupDetails available from Anna Cross - [email protected] Thursday Painting Workshop
The Radlett Art Society meets in the Radlett Institute, Watling Street on Thursday afternoon from 1.30 - 3.30pm, from September to June. In July and August we paint ”en plein air” in the environs of Radlett. Cost per session is £6 and you do have to be a member of the Society to attend. We are a mixed ability friendly group, keen to share our expertise and knowledge , and paint in all mediums. There is no formal teaching. You need to bring along your own paper, pencils and / or paints, etc. Also, bring your own refreshments if required. In addition, we have occasional afternoon workshops, full day workshops and live models If you fancy joining the workshop, please contact us using the contact form here. |
