Drawn to the Valley Open Studios 2019

FOREWORD
Being an artist can be an isolated business, often working alone in a studio at home.
Drawn to the Valley was established to fill a need for networking and collaboration
between artists, and this continues to be the primary aim of the collective, all of
whose members live or work within a few miles of the river Tamar and its tributaries.
Over the years the group has grown dramatically, and while only a small proportion
of the members earn their living from their art, the standard of work produced by
members, and their approach to their art, remains “professional.” Several of our
members have been elected to prestigious societies, had work selected for national
exhibitions, and won significant prizes for their work.
As an organisation we are well recognised in Devon and Cornwall, but we also want
to spread our wings, so last year we introduced the Valley and our Artists to the
London scene, with a successful exhibition at the Royal Opera Arcade Gallery in
Pall Mall.
Drawn to the Valley provides a mechanism for members to meet, share ideas, learn
from each other, work collaboratively, and for those who wish to do so, to exhibit and
sell their artwork.
Open studios is the highlight of the Drawn to the Valley year where artists extend the
networking to include members of the public. You can always be assured of a warm
welcome at studios and other venues across our beautiful and inspiring part of the
country. A celebration of Art towards the end of summer. Do come and visit us.
As I approach the end of my three years as Chair of Drawn to the Valley, I feel deeply
privileged to have been able to work with such a varied and talented group of people,
and wish you all, paraphrasing the words of Robert Burns
“Guid speed and furder to you all,
Guid health, hale hands, and weather bonny.”
In others words, a healthy, prosperous and
talent filled future to Drawn to the Valley and
all its members.
IAIN GRANT,
CHAIR
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