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Two Abingdon Artists Posters – work of creative art in themselves

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I have received two beautiful posters from the Abingdon Artists. They are works of art in themselves. The first poster advertises the Fab Abingdon community shop Heritage weekend exhibition. The exhibition features cutouts and painted representations of famous Abingdon buildings by Abingdon Artists.

The shop also has displays about JMW Turner in Abingdon; Alexander of Abingdon (the medieval sculptor); Three men and a boat (the book) and its view of Abingdon; and a vast array of famous men Educated at Abingdon (the school).

Old aerial photographs of Abingdon are also on display, including one that shows the Abingdon workhouse as it looked in 1920.

The Abingdon Flower Club have added some fab to the exhibition with their display of flowers. Instead of having one exhibition, the flower club are putting flowers displays in many of the venues.

The second poster is for an art display at St Ethelwold’s House by Abingdon Artists, where there are children’s workshops run by Abingdon Artists as well as art exhibits.

All part of the Creative Heritage Weekend. Leaflets available on the Market Place.

EITHER/OR!

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An exhibition of Final Major Project work by Art & Design students from Abingdon & Witney College took place from 26 to 28 June 2023.

The exhibition was held in the Art & Design block, which was transformed into a two-floor space showcasing the work of over 50 students. The work on display was varied and experimental, reflecting the students’ diverse interests and creative talents.

If you want to learn more about the Art & Design department at Abingdon & Witney College, please visit their website at abingdon-witney.ac.uk/courses/areas/art-design.

Celebrating local heroes on the The National Cycle Network

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Local heroes are being celebrated nationally with steel effigies and benches next to the National Cycle Network. The project is in recognition of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee year and had funding from the Department for Transport.
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The heroes chosen in Abingdon are Mieneke Cox, the St Helen’s Church archivist and Abingdon museum curator who left a legacy of books about Abingdon.
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The second effigy represents a local volunteer/community group member – one of many who give their time to improve Abingdon’s environment.

Oxfordshire Art Weeks in Abingdon

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Oxfordshire Art Weeks
Oxfordshire Art Weeks is on with twelve venues in Abingdon, mostly this week. Check the website or brochure for the times.
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At the Guildhall, the large cloakroom area is being used for an exhibition by the Oxon Artmakers.
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St Nicolas Church has an exhibition by the artists of the Abbey Group.
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Peachcroft Farm Barn has paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewellery and textiles.
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They include works by Maísa Stolz, a Brazilian sculptor, who has animals re-enacting old masters. Here is a sheep Mona Lisa, next to paintings by well-known Abingdon artist Sue Hill.