Events
FoSMAG’s events and outings, held once every month except August, are an excellent way to spend time discovering something new and interesting with other like-minded friends.
We are always delighted to receive your feedback or suggestions for future topics and visits, so please let us know if you have an idea you think others would enjoy.
Our AGM is held annually in October; all members are encouraged to attend and take part in any matters being voted upon.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, 11th January – 10.30 a.m. – To be held in the Lecture Theatre, Southampton City Art Gallery.
The origins, development and legacy of British Surrealism – Tim Craven, Lead Curator (Art), will consider the origins of Surrealism and how and why the movement employed strange new techniques. He will investigate the colourful and eccentric artists of the British Surrealist movement launched at the infamous International Surrealist Exhibition organised by Roland Penrose and others in 1936.
To be held in various Conference Rooms at Sir James Matthews Building, Southampton Solent University, 157-187 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7NN (SSU)
Wednesday, 8th February – 10.30 a.m. – (Avon Conference Room)
ERIC RAVILIOUS – Designer and Watercolourist (d.1942). Christine Clearkin - (Co-author of Richard Eurich: A Visionary Artist (2003) - Very much an artist of the twentieth century, Eric Ravilious assimilated a lot of the new art from the Continent. He was admired in his day and has continued to influence subsequent generations of artists, especially those specialising in design. He became an Official War Artist to the Admiralty in 1940.
Wednesday, 14th March – 10 30 a.m. – (Avon Conference Room)
Moving towards a more accessible Collection - Kirsty Bell and Di Marriott, the Collections Care Team, talk about their ongoing work in the care, conservation and documentation of the City’s collections. Preparing and packing objects from Museums to be closed and preparing for display in the new Museums.
Monday, 26th March – SeaCity Museum – Soft Opening – from 10 a.m.
An opportunity for FOSMAG members, family and friends (children are especially welcome) to visit and experience SeaCity Museum and give feedback to the staff. There will be no charge for entry. The new Cafe will be open for refreshments throughout the day (charges apply), and the shop will be open to purchase a range of gifts and merchandise. No booking required.
Wednesday, 18th April at 10.30 a.m. - (Meon Conference Room)
Southampton and World War 2 – an illustrated talk by Sue Woolgar, Collections (Access and Care ) Manager, Southampton City Council. What it was like to live in Southampton during this traumatic period of the City’s life. Illustrations are taken from the City’s Archive collection and available for further inspection.
Wednesday, 16th May – 12 noon for 12.15 p.m. – SPRING LUNCH - The Aspire Restaurant, The Hub, City College, St. Mary’s, Southampton. 3 Course lunch £10 – booking essential by end of February through the Events Organiser.
Wednesday, 20th June – 10.30 a.m. - (Hamble Conference Room)
Guns, debtors and aeroplanes: Criteria to become a Museum? – The Southampton Archaeology and Maritime Museums have a rich and fascinating task. Dr. Andy Russel, the Council’s Ancient Monuments Officer, will tell the stories of two of the Museums.
Wednesday 18th July – Summer Outing. Full details will be advised in due course. Further information will be available in the New Year.
All Talks – Fosmag £3.50 - Visitors £5.00
FoSMAG Events Organisor: Diana Tizzard. Tel. 023 8055 6981 drtizzard@dsl.pipex.com
Past Events 2011
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Past Events 2010
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Past Events 2009
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Past Events 2008
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