Christmas Greetings

A Merry Christmas to all our members and supporters, past & present. 

Paintings need artists to create them and make the club tick. However friends, family and the viewing public provide support and feedback which are the life blood of most artists. Once again our sincere thanks to each and everyone of you who has helped to make our club what it is today.

Before starting into your mulled wine and mince pies( you haven't started already have you?) have a look at this pastel by J.Nolan, one of our club members:-

We Are Closed For Christmas

Leigh Community Art Group is closed for Christmas., We reopen on 13 Jan 2014.

"Lands End", acrylic by B. Gill, a club member.  www.lcag.blogspot.co.uk

Don't Forget!

Leigh Community Art group is now closed and our first night in 2014 is January 13th from 6.30 to 8.30.

Meanwhile, here is "Dam House Pond & Walkways", an acrylic by B.Gill,one of our club members.

Another Successful Show at Boothstown

Another successful show was held at Boothstown on Sat Dec 7 2013 with 13 artists displaying 218 paintings.
Thank you once again to everyone who visited us to see our work and everyone who supported our club.

Some photos from the show are shown below before the public were admitted.

PLEASE NOTE OUR CLUB IS NOW CLOSED AND REOPENS ON Mon 13 JAN 2014

L.C.A.G. is Closed for Christmas

Please note our club is closed from 9 December 2013 until 6 January 2014. Our first meeting is on Monday 13 January 2014.

We look forward to seeing all our members and lots of new faces in 2014. Details of our plans for 2014  will be announced as soon as they are known.

Meanwhile here is "Golith Falls, Cornwall", acrylic by B. Gill, a club member.

Boothstown Will Never be The Same Again!

Boothstown will never be the same again. Our last local show of the year is on Saturday, 7 December which is TOMORROW!

We haven't put on a show here before so we are looking forward to it with keen anticipation.

It will be held at:-

Boothstown Community Centre,

4 Standfield Drive,

Boothstown,

Manchester,

M28 1NB

The Community centre is just off A572, Simpson Road, which is just off the East Lancs Road. There is ample parking across the road from the centre. See map -Please note the map shows a point 100yds past the Community Centre.

We will be there between 9.30 a.m.and 3 p.m.

Everyone is busy, busy, busy at this time of year. However please try and put some time aside to treat that special person in your life to something unique at a very reasonable price and get double brownie points at the same time.

If you see anyone with a white beard and a red ganzie stuffing himself on the mince pies, with a sleigh in the car park pulled by several strange quadrupeds, he is definitely not one of our artists. 


We hope to repeat last month's success at Culcheth. Over a dozen of our club's artists are expected to exhibit with over 200 paintings on show. 

If you need to know anything else please do not hesitate to contact us at 

leighcommunityartgroup@gmail.com 

or phone 07974 543123


Many of our artists are willing to accept commissions at very reasonable rates so if you like someone's style but not the subject, just ask, as we are always happy to help. 

Our members pride ourselves on our the warm welcome we extend to visitors and new members.

Looking ahead to 2014, our club is always looking for new members, regardless of ability, who are interested in joining our club. We are particularly interested in beginners and any artists who are willing to contribute towards the development of the club with ideas and energy. Why not make new friends and get out a bit more?

Boothstown is an exciting new venue for us so we look forward to seeing you there and making new friends.

Meanwhile here is a sample of work from one of our club members:- 
"Plank Lane Old Bridge 1907", acrylic by B. Gill.

It's on Saturday!

Santa might not be there but you can come instead as our last local show of the year is on Saturday, 7 December which is 2 days away!

It will be held at:-

Boothstown Community Centre,

4 Standfield Drive,

Boothstown,

Manchester,

M28 1NB

The Community centre is just off A572, Simpson Road, which is just off the East Lancs Road. There is ample parking across the road from the centre. See map -Please note the map shows a point 100yds past the Community Centre.

We will be there between 9.30 a.m.and 3 p.m.

Everyone is busy, busy, busy at this time of year. However please try and put some time aside to treat that special person in your life to something unique at a very reasonable price and get double brownie points at the same time.


We hope to repeat last month's success at Culcheth. Over a dozen of our club's artists are expected to exhibit with over 200 paintings on show. 

If you need to know anything else please do not hesitate to contact us at 

leighcommunityartgroup@gmail.com 

or phone 07974 543123


Many of our artists are willing to accept commissions at very reasonable rates so if you like someone's style but not the subject, just ask, as we are always happy to help. 

Our members pride ourselves on our the warm welcome we extend to visitors and new members.

Looking ahead to 2014, our club is always looking for new members, regardless of ability, who are interested in joining our club. We are particularly interested in beginners and any artists who are willing to contribute towards the development of the club with ideas and energy. Why not make new friends and get out a bit more?

Boothstown is an exciting new venue for us so we look forward to seeing you there and making new friends.

Meanwhile here is a sample of work from one of our club members:-
"The Watermill" a watercolour by B.Marsh

Another example of work to be displayed at our next show on 7 Dec 2013

"River Dart, Devon", watercolour by S. Downham, one of our club members who will be at the show in Boothstown (see below)

Only 3 full days to go!

"HMS Victory", acrylic by B. Gill, a club member.

Only 4 days to go!

It is only 4 days to our next show. See below for details.

"Silverdale", watercolour by B.Marsh, a sample of the work on show .

Santa might not be there but you can come instead!

Santa might not be there but you can come instead as our last local show of the year is on Saturday, 7 December which is only one week from today!

It will be held at:-

Boothstown Community Centre,

4 Standfield Drive,

Boothstown,

Manchester,

M28 1NB

The Community centre is just off A572, Simpson Road, which is just off the East Lancs Road. There is ample parking across the road from the centre. See map -Please note the map shows a point 100yds past the Community Centre.

We will be there between 9.30 a.m.and 3 p.m.

Everyone is busy, busy, busy at this time of year. However please try and put some time aside to treat that special person in your life to something unique at a very reasonable price and get double brownie points at the same time.


We hope to repeat last month's success at Culcheth. Over a dozen of our club's artists are expected to exhibit with over 200 paintings on show. 

If you need to know anything else please do not hesitate to contact us at 

leighcommunityartgroup@gmail.com 

or phone 07974 543123


Many of our artists are willing to accept commissions at very reasonable rates so if you like someone's style but not the subject, just ask, as we are always happy to help. 

Our members pride ourselves on our the warm welcome we extend to visitors and new members.

Looking ahead to 2014, our club is always looking for new members, regardless of ability, who are interested in joining our club. We are particularly interested in beginners and any artists who are willing to contribute towards the development of the club with ideas and energy. Why not make new friends and get out a bit more?

Boothstown is an exciting new venue for us so we look forward to seeing you there and making new friends.

Meanwhile here is a sample of work from one of our club members:-
"The Falls" a watercolour by S.Downham

Culcheth Show, Nov 9, 2013 - photos now available.

Once again thanks to everyone who attended our show and/or bought some of our work. Here are a few memories of that event taken before we opened to the public. See link for club website or View on this blog.

We are always looking for new members, regardless of ability, who are interested in joining our club. We are particularly interested in beginners and any artists who are willing to contribute towards the development of the club with ideas and energy.

"Spanish Village #1", oil on canvas, 2009

Last Chance to Buy A Unique Christmas Present.!

Our last local show of the year is on Saturday, 7 December, at 

Boothstown Community Centre,

4 Standfield Drive,

Boothstown,

Manchester,

M28 1NB

The Community centre is just off A572, Simpson Road, which is just off the East Lancs Road. There is ample parking across the road from the centre. See map -Please note the map shows a point 100yds past the Community Centre.

We will be there between 9.30 a.m.and 3 p.m.

Forget buying some rubbish aftershave or chocolates at the last minute! Treat that special person in your life to something unique at a very reasonable price and get double brownie points at the same time.

If anyone sees a style they like then many of our artists are willing to accept commissions at very reasonable rates.

We hope to repeat last months success with over a dozen artists are expected with over 200 paintings on show. 
If you need to know anything else please do not hesitate to contact us at leighcommunityartgroup@gmail.com 

or phone 07974 543123

We look forward to seeing you 

there!

Meanwhile here is another work

from one of our members, J Nolan 

which is "3 Horses", in pastel. 

Thank you for your support at our Culcheth show a week ago.

Leigh Community Art Group would like to thank everyone who came out in the appalling weather last Saturday at Culcheth Parish Hall to see and buy our paintings. The venue was very well attended and we hope to see you all next year. 13 artists displayed 226 paintings of which 25 were sold. Many were purchased for Christmas presents so a lot of people are in for a very pleasant surprise on Christmas morning although Santa may have a bit of a problem fitting them into a stocking! Once again our thanks. For more on our club’s events and becoming a member see www.lcag.blogspot.co.uk



“Siena“ - an oil on canvas by B.Marsh, one of the paintings on view at the show.

Please call back to see photos of the show at Culcheth on a separate page in the next couple of days.

Forget Bonfire Night

Forget Bonfire Night! It's our  Exhibition and Sale of paintings on Saturday, 9 November 2013 in 

Culcheth, Newchurch Parish Hall, Common Lane, WA3 4EH. From 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. 

This is usually well attended and is a great opportunity to buy Christmas presents that are both beautiful and unique. We can't say that Santa will be paying a visit but we look forward to seeing you instead!

Culcheth is easy to reach from the A580

(Roundabout for Bent's Garden Centre A574),M62(J10), and M6(J21A). See map for details. 

Please note the map gives the location of 

Sainsbury's which is next door.

"Rainy Day Shoppers" a watercolour by S Downham.

Leigh Community Art Group - Exhibition & Sale of Paintings - Culcheth

Only 3 weeks to our next Exhibition and Sale of paintings on Saturday, 9 November 2013 in 

Culcheth, Newchurch Parish Hall, Common Lane, WA3 4EH. From 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. 

This is usually well attended and is a great opportunity to acquire Christmas presents that are both beautiful and unique.

Culcheth is easy to reach from the A580
(Roundabout for Bent's Garden Centre A574),M62(J10), and M6(J21A). See map for details. 
Please note the map gives the location of 
Sainsbury's which is next door.

Below is a sample of club members' artworks.

LCAG is looking for new members

Leigh Community Art Group invites new members to join now regardless of ability. If you are a beginner please don't be put off. Remember everyone has to start somewhere. We have many experienced members who are happy to help if you want it or you can find your own way if you prefer. 

The club has a very relaxed atmosphere and offers a chance to have a break from everyday life and relax doing a very absorbing hobby.
Most of our club members are from the Atherleigh / Wigan areas but we welcome new members from farther afield.

We have good free parking and we are easy to reach by car and there is now a bus service from Leigh Bus Station to Leigh Sports Village. We even have a Morrissons next door so you can do your shopping afterwards.

If you want to know more please call us  on 07974543123 or email leighcommunityartgroup@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you very much.
Warmest Regards

L.C.A.G.

Don't Forget Our Next Show at Croft Village Hall On 7 September 2013

Don't forget we are holding a one day show on Saturday, 7 September between 10 a.m. To 4 p.m 

This is great opportunity to acquire an original piece of art at very reasonable prices. Paintings make very distinctive presents especially with Christmas coming up! 

We shall be at :-
Croft Village Hall,
Mustard Lane
Croft,
Warrington,
Cheshire,
WA3 7DG (see map)

This is a new venue for us and we are very excited to be here.

As you can see the village hall is easily reached and is easy for parking. We look forward to seeing you there.

Leigh Community Art Group - One Day Show at Croft Village Hall

We are holding a one day show on Saturday, 7 September between 10 a.m. To 4 p.m 

This is great opportunity to acquire an original piece of art at very reasonable prices. Paintings make very distinctive presents especially with Christmas coming up! 

We shall be at :-
Croft Village Hall,
Mustard Lane
Croft,
Warrington,
Cheshire,
WA3 7DG (see map)

This is a new venue for us and we are very excited to be here.

As you can see the village hall is easily reached and is easy for parking. We look forward to seeing you there.

LCAG Rivington Exhibition Sunday, 11 September 2013.

Leigh Community Art Group will be holding a one day exhibition at the Great House Information Centre, Rivington Country Park, Horwich, BL6 7SB on Sunday 11 September 2013. It will be open between 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

It is in a beautiful location next to the Great Barn at Rivington. Why not have a day out in the fresh air or enjoy a drive through beautiful countryside. There are snacks and light meals available in  the Great Barn.

It's a great opportunity to look at some beautiful original paintings and other artworks at very reasonable prices. We look forward to seeing you there.



(See map)

Leigh Community Art Group's Annual Exhibition & Sale of Paintings Comes to an End on 1 August 2013

Leigh Community Art Group's Annual Exhibition & Sale of Paintings came to an  end on 1 August.  A total of 266 paintings were displayed by 21 club members and 43 paintings were sold. Our sincere thanks to our ever loyal supporters who attended the exhibition making it as successful as 2012. We look forward to seeing you all next year. 

Opening Night Of Leigh Community Art Group's Annual Exhibition 2013, A Great Success!

Wednesday 3 July marked the opening of Leigh Community Art Group's "Annual Exhibition and Sale of Paintings 2013" in the Derby Rooms, Leigh Library. 270 works were on display, in a variety of media, by over 20 club members.
Proceedings were opened by Allan Beswick from BBC Radio Manchester. Allan gave a very interesting and humorous insight into the hazards of shopping abroad when lacking in language skills. His anecdote concerned the results of mistakenly buying yeast instead of cheese!

Moving swiftly on,

Allan noted this was his 10th time of opening the event which like all the others was a great success. Over 200 invited guests dragged themselves away from Andy Murray to enjoy the sale of works with a social dimension including complimentary wine and buffet. 

32 paintings  were sold on the night and these have been replaced. The exhibition runs until Friday 2 August 2013 and admission is free.

The club meets most Mondays in the Leigh Harriers' Lounge, Leigh Sports Village between 18.30 and 20.30. New members are always very welcome. For further details visit the club blog at www.lcag.blogspot.co.uk  or phone 07974543123 or 01942 676741.

Only 4 days to go!

It’s only 4 days to go before our Annual Exhibition opens.

Remember it is free admission from 4 July to 2 August 2013. It’s a great opportunity to buy a great piece of original art at very reasonable prices. The Derby Rooms, Leigh Library are very easy to get to. There is plenty of parking around the town and it has a large bus terminal which is a hub for excellent public transport from Warrington to Bolton and from Wigan Across to Manchester.

Also, if you are an artist or would like to become one and like what you see, we welcome new members who want to be part of a very friendly and sociable club.

We look forward to seeing you all soon.

Leigh Community Art Group

Forging links with the community.

When LCAG launched online our aim was to reach as many people as possible, particularly those within travelling distance of Leigh Sports Village where we meet every Monday at 18.30 to 20.30. 

Currently everyone in the club is very busy preparing everything for the Annual Exhibition 2013. However after 3 July we will go back to our "normal" activities and look forward to meeting new members as our recruitment drive really gets under way.

At the moment links are being forged across the Wigan/Atherleigh area with numerous groups and individuals who have shown interest in our activities and us in theirs. It will be several weeks before everything settles down and runs fairly smoothly.

Our website is under development and progressing steadily. Members have given priority to artworks going into the exhibition but that should change in the coming weeks.

It looks like this blog has been far more successful than we hoped and more so than the website. However they will work in unison as the website is designed to display work more satisfactorily than our Twitter / Facebook accounts and has the bonus of being accessible to all.  Twitter and Facebook are for signed in members only but have their own specific uses and reach different audiences.

If you have any comments please email them to leighcommunityartgroup@gmail.com Even if you don't like something, do let us know, as all feedback is appreciated.

7 More days to go!

With only 7 days to go, all tickets for the opening night of out 2013 Annual Exhibition have now gone. However the work of the club can be viewed  Mon - Sat in the Derby Rooms, Turnpike Centre, above Leigh Library. (see map). There may be some days when the Exhibition is not open to the public but these have not yet been given to us, at the time of going to press.

Please remember that access to view the exhibition is free.

Obviously most of our members' work will be on show from next Wednesday but some has been kept back for a number of reasons. These will now be posted at regular intervals. 

Only 11 Days to Go!

Yes, it's only 11  days to go to the Grand Opening Night of our Annual Club Exhibition at the Derby Rooms, Leigh Library on 3 July 2013, (See Map). Another chance to see and / or purchase an original work of art by any of over 30 artists working in a variety of media.

Most of the artists will be present and available to discuss any commissions that may be required. This year the exhibition will be introduced by Mr Alan Beswick, the well known celebrity from BBC Radio Manchester who yet again has been kind enough to spare us his time and provide many interesting and amusing insights into the club and art in general. We are very grateful and appreciative of his repeated support for our club and its activities.

Admission to the club is free, although by ticket only on opening night,  Wed 3 July 6.30 p.m. There are a few tickets left so please ring 07974543123 for further details or email us at leighcommunityartgroup@gmail.com.

If you cannot attend the exhibition we hold several weekend shows over the year. See list for details 

Leigh Community Art Group Annual Club Exhibition 2013

LCAG is pleased to announce the details of our Annual Exhibition.  As with our previous very successful exhibitions it will be held in the Derby Rooms, Leigh Library.(See Map)

Opening night is Wednesday 3 July 2013 at 6.30. Admission on the night is by ticket only. Tickets are free but numbers have been limited so if you wish to come please ring 079745431230 for further details.

 The exhibition runs until Friday 2 August 2013. After opening night the exhibition is open fully to the public and no tickets are necessary. All of the members bar myself(I used to work in Leigh) live locally and are worthy of your support.

The room is open Monday – Saturday except when needed for council business. A list will be posted as soon as we have these arrangements. However these closures are outside our control so you are advised to ring the above number to avoid a wasted journey.

Paintings are available for sale and collection on opening night and most of our artists will be available should anyone wish to discuss any aspect of the works on view or commission a new work.

We look forward to meeting those who have supported us so loyally over several years We welcome them and any new visitors.

Please note the annual exhibition is one of a number of events where paintings  by club members are for sale throughout the year. Details of forthcoming events are shown on a separate page.

Also we are in the process of developing our club website where all members are able to showcase their work and paintings can be bought or commissioned.

L.C.A.G.

New Members Enrolling Now

Leigh Community Art Group invites new members to join now regardless of ability. See website for details.

Welcome to Leigh Community Art Group

We are a group of about 30 amateur artists who meet regularly to share art and experiences.
We always offer a warm welcome to everyone regardless of ability. Beginners are offered all the help they may need should they ask for it. 

We meet on Monday evenings ,except Bank Holidays, at Leigh Sports Village, Leigh Harriers’ Lounge, (Adjacent to running track) between 6.30 p.m. and 8.30.p.m.  It is easily reached (see map).

We exhibit on a regular basis, see schedule of events. These events include our annual exhibition in the Turnpike Gallery, above Leigh Library. Every member is eligible to exhibit, regardless of ability. However all members are expected to participate in and support the club’s activities during throughout the year by regular attendance on Mondays. Please note numbers may be limited due to space restrictions.

We are in the process of developing  a website for the club where members can showcase their work and or make sales, should they choose to do so. If you wish to ask about membership, purchase a painting or commission a work then all calls are directed via a central telephone number 07974543123.

You can also email us at  leighcommunityartgroup@gmail.com with your preferred method of contact  so we can get back to you as soon as possible.

We are in the process of building the club website and presence on Facebook and Twitter. Details of club events will be posted at regular intervals.