What's buzzing around the world of ADAS....
At the start of the coronavirus lock-down, as ADAS members began to realise the effect that it would have on the normal functioning of the Society, a smartphone-based WhatsApp Group was quickly created. A weekly theme was decided in advance, and members created artworks accordingly, uploading them to the site, and using it as a base to communicate, critique work, etc. And what a success it has been!
Set up and run by fellow members Hugh Dickson and Liz Campbell, the group has undoubtedly been a 'life-saver' for many during the most difficult and trying of times. Members were able to continue painting and contributing to a ‘Lock-down Archive’ of paintings, sketches, and photos on various subjects over Spring and Summer 2020. The WhatsApp Group continues to be a valuable resource for members to communicate with each other, too, into 2021. The immediacy of communicating with fellow artists and friends, has helped immeasurably, as well as showcasing their work. It is possible that a photo-book may be produced, at some point, displaying works from ADAS members over the lock-down period. Here are a some of the en plain air meeting artworks at Elterwater village from September 2020, and February 2021's 'Domestic Interior' session contributions. 
Update on the Library limited services opening hours
Ambleside Library has not yet fully re-opened to the public, and is still operating with reduced opening hours. ADAS has no plans at present to continue with the ‘ADAS Exhibiting Artist’ at the Library, and we will let members and the public know in due course if this changes. Please be aware that, to protect the health and safety of Library staff and customers, new Covid-secure measures are in place at all Cumbria Libraries that are open to staff and / or the public. Library books can be selected online and reserved in advance (see the 'Search Catalogue Online' section on the Cumbria Library website. Books can easily be returned. There will be boxes for 'Returned Books' and 'Books for Collection'. For more information about Cumbrian Libraries click here or phone the Library directly (number below). The Covid-secure Measures at Ambleside Library: If you are visiting the Library, please be aware of the following key changes: • A box for Returned Books / Reserved Books Collection is located at the entrance and customers are advised to use them instead of entering the Library. Please phone in advance to order your new books. • Customers who do need to enter the Library will need to wear face coverings (unless an exemption applies) and use the hand sanitizer provided. Library staff will be wearing Personal Protective Equipment. • Access to the Library's computers will be limited, and will be by phone arrangement only. • Toilets and baby-changing facilities are still temporarily closed to the public. • Please be aware that the drinks machines will not be available. Thank you for your assistance. These are the latest opening hours and covid instructions from the Library (as of February 2021). Please check for changes. Ambleside Library Kelsick Road, Ambleside LA22 0BZ Phone: (015394) 32507 Mondays: 09.30 — 13.00 Fridays: 09.30 — 13.00 |
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ADAS Member Artists Showcase ADAS members are asked to take a look at our ADAS Members Showcase, showing a selection of our members’ work, together with their short personal bio information. If any members would like to have a free entry on this page, please e-mail a photo of a ‘representative’ piece of your work (no larger than about 1Mb in file size, at a resolution of 72 dpi, please), with a short personal biography (for examples, see the page) and I’ll be happy to include you. Email me at: stevewyburn@yahoo.co.uk. Steve Wyburn, ADAS Website Organiser |
ADAS Website
Call for News items and suggestions
ADAS is happy to receive information about any of its members' artistic endeavours by email, such as upcoming exhibitions, etc., for inclusion on the site, or indeed in the bi-monthly member's ADAS Newsletter. A sincere thanks to all who have contributed so far. Please keep it coming in! You can email your picture file and information to me at: stevewyburn@yahoo.co.uk.
Steve Wyburn, ADAS Website Organiser
Call for News items and suggestions
ADAS is happy to receive information about any of its members' artistic endeavours by email, such as upcoming exhibitions, etc., for inclusion on the site, or indeed in the bi-monthly member's ADAS Newsletter. A sincere thanks to all who have contributed so far. Please keep it coming in! You can email your picture file and information to me at: stevewyburn@yahoo.co.uk.
Steve Wyburn, ADAS Website Organiser