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A session at the Pump House Jazz Club, Watford, UK recorded on Nov 27th 2020 with.. Dave Browning: Piano Sarah Spencer: Reeds and Vocal Jim Douglas: Guitar a...

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Are you dreaming of a place where you could swap ideas with like-minded people and make products you love?
Like the sound of making and selling your own creations?
Would you like more space to make your creations in Watford?
How about an affordable spot to sell your goods in a busy High Street venue for a pop-up or regular stall?
If you are interested in turning your creative talents into a business, contact us at makers@watford.gov.uk
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We were delighted to assist our member The Music Gym to forge a partnership with Watford Council to enable 10 lucky children start their musical journey.

Competition closes on Friday 28 August! Good luck to the children entering!Closing Date to win is Friday 25th September- Parents If your child is aged between 6-11 years old and loves to sing, you can now WIN one of 10 Free places on our new OnLine Singing course thanks to Watford Borough Council - Making music affordable for children.

This link takes to straight to a page where you can sign up and get details and T&C’s for our competition. Closing date Friday 25th September.

https://musicgymonlinelearning.mykajabi.com/opt-in-4a41f671-acad-4be3-a857-dd740a4eec3c/…

The Music Gym have just unveiled their latest courses for children in Watford at a very affordable price point. In conjunction with Watford Borough Council and WAAF, 10 lucky readers now have the opportunity to win a place on either the singing or keyboard courses.

Alan Johnson, Owner of The Music Gym said, “We realise that everyone is feeling the effects of the current economic climate. Together with our fantastic teaching staff, we have now developed two courses at a price we hope local families can afford. The 6-week courses cost £59, so less than £10 a week. However, we realise that even this may beyond the reach of some local families. With the help of Watford Area Arts Forum, we are delighted to have secured funding for 10 places from Watford Borough Council.”
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Back in June Helen Nicel won the Watford Area Arts Back in June Helen Nicel won the Watford Area Arts Literary competition, and came second in the arts competition by popular vote. She decided to use the prize money to buy a piece of art and donate it to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
She was delighted to hand over the art work today with the artist Helen Lack, who also donated a painting to be hung in the centre. Thank you to @watfordcouncil and #WatfordTogether for donating the prize money. 
Both Helen Lack and Nicell are patients of Mount Vernon and this is a thank you for the amazing work they do.

#mtvernon #watford #local #watford #art #fineart #paintings #culture #donation #winners
Vision Art & Literature Competition Winners Announ Vision Art & Literature Competition Winners Announced

Many thanks to Watford Council for their support through the Watford Together initiative. What a melting pot of talent we have in our local area. Thank you to EVERYONE who entered, please view all the entries here -  https://www.watfordareaartsforum.com/2020/05/11/art-literature-competition-2020/ t

VISION ART WINNERS

Many congratulations to Roshani Bhundia who got first place with her entry Reflections of Venice, Helen Nicell came second with her entry Supermoon, Socially Distant and to Marcia Kuperberg who got third place for her entry Lockdown Longing.

VISION LITERATURE WINNERS

Many congratulations to Helen Nicell who got first place with her entry Hello Anyone?, Andrea Neidle came second with her entry Dreaming and to Veronica Montgomery who got third place for her entry The Rockery.

Below - Reflections of Venice - Roshani Bhundia Winner in the art category.

#waaf #art #watfordtogether #watfordwriters #literature #vision #competition
Make sure to put your vote in for the 2020 art & l Make sure to put your vote in for the 2020 art & literature competition. You can find all the entries on our website under the News section.
Picture: Sue Walters - Vision in a Trance

#local #art #fineart #culture #watford #hertfordshire #painting #vision #literature
We are delighted to unveil all the entries for thi We are delighted to unveil all the entries for this year’s ‘Vision’ art and literature competition. Thank you to everybody who entered, your contributions have brought this virtual event alive!

Now we need YOU to be the judge!! https://www.watfordareaartsforum.com/2020/05/29/vision-art-competition-entries/

https://www.watfordareaartsforum.com/2020/05/29/vision-literature-competition/

Members of the public can now vote for one piece of art and one literary entry. Please share! 
#art #literature #2020vision #vision #competition #waaf
Do you have a 'Vision'? The Watford Area Arts Foru Do you have a 'Vision'? The Watford Area Arts Forum art & literature competition is now open! 
Deadline to submit your entries is this coming Friday 29 May 2020.

With the kind support of Watford Borough Council, through their 'Watford Together' initiative there will be prizes awarded in both art and literature categories.

Read more here - https://www.watfordareaartsforum.com/2020/05/11/art-literature-competition-2020/

#art #literature #competition #waaf #watfordtogether
We're happy to announce our art and literature com We're happy to announce our art and literature competition is returning this year, with an online exhibition.
The category is Vision and the competition is open to members and non-members alike. You can find out more information on our website, link in bio, or please do feel free to drop us a direct message with any questions. 
#artcompetition #2020 #tropy #prizes #art #fineart #contest #hertfordshire #watford #culture #writing #prouse #paitning #photography
These striking photographs are from forum member B These striking photographs are from forum member Barry Saunders.
He originally took up photography as a means of documenting his holidays but soon found a love of the medium.
Find out more about his and other members work on our website, linked in the bio.

#watford #culture #art #fineart #local #town #photograph #painting #abstract #artsale #localscene
Our treasurer seen here recreating a piece from @w Our treasurer seen here recreating a piece from @watfordmuseum 's collection.
Join in by heading to their website and selecting a piece from their fine art collection page and then use the #WatfordMusemMasterpiece

#isolation #fun #local #collection #getinvolved #watford
What have you been up to stay creative? One of ou What have you been up to stay creative? 
One of our members Jackie Uphill completed this piece. Here she shows the start, her inspiration and the finished piece. 
#art #local #watford #culture #fineart #stitch #sewing #painting
A lot of creatives can feel the effect of this cur A lot of creatives can feel the effect of this current crisis on their business or livelihood. However @hyoc2020 have put together some suggestions on how to help them in these times.

#art #hertfordshire #local #culture #hyoc2020 #county #fineart #help
Together with Watford & Bushey Arts Society, we ha Together with Watford & Bushey Arts Society, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the Arts & Crafts festival until later this year. Thank you to all exhibitors, sponsors, performers, St Mary’s Church and everyone that expressed an interest. We look forward to your support later in the year.

#covid19 #postponed #local #arts #fineart #crafts #watford
WAAF member @mandytographer has some of her stunni WAAF member @mandytographer has some of her stunning photography up on display in the Space2 gallery @watfordmuseum 
On display now until the 2nd of May. She'll also be talking about her work on the 21st of March from 2pm.

#photography #art #watford #london #culture #pictures #fineart #exhibition #show #camera #local #hyoc2020
We've updated our website. Take a look at the link We've updated our website. Take a look at the link in our bio to see the new platform. It tells you everything you need to know about the forum and keeps you up to date with what's going on. We're also making headway on our members section which will feature a way for people to look through all our members' art and even purchase their favourite pieces.

#art #fineart #website #watford #culture #painting #photography #sculpture #new #platform #live
Calling all Artists: Entries are open for the @aes Calling all Artists: Entries are open for the @aestheticamag Art Prize. Enter your work onto the world’s stage and win £5000, a 12-week group exhibition and publication. Categories include #painting #sculpture #photography #installation #video. Find our more here: https://bit.ly/2IUagGs

#art #work #aesthetica #culture
We're working with Watford Bushey Arts Society nex We're working with Watford Bushey Arts Society next month to bring the first Watford Arts & Crafts festival to Watford. Running from the 26th to the 29th of March. There will be a reception with the Mayor on the 28th from 12pm, with entertainment and refreshments.
We'll also be running demonstrations and workshops.
Supported by @watfordcouncil 
#art #fineart #local #culture #watford #crafts #festival
A great time was had at the Watford Bushey Art Soc A great time was had at the Watford Bushey Art Society christmas party. Thanks to the committee for the invite and to the brilliant caterers and staff from @westhertscollege 
Ho! Ho! Ho!

#wbas #watford #art #fineart #local #society #fun #christmasparty #festive
Thanks to all who came to our festive party. Espec Thanks to all who came to our festive party. Especially to the artists who exhibited and @george._.styles and friends for bringing all the tunes. 
Some big news coming soon as well!

#christmas #festive #winter #artyparty #fineart #music #local #culture #watford
Here is some more fabulous artwork by Ann Kopka. T Here is some more fabulous artwork by Ann Kopka. This piece is called ‘Urban Angels’. Remember that you get a free profile page on the new WAAF website as part of your membership! Please send your submissions to contact@watfordareaartsforum.com
#watfordart #waaf #bebold
Many thanks to Ann Kopka for sending in her update Many thanks to Ann Kopka for sending in her updated members profile for the new WAAF web site! This beautiful and vibrant piece is called ‘Lady Orbit’. All members of WAAF get a free profile page on our new site, please email your submissions to contact@watfordareaartsforum.com.
#watfordarts #vibrantart #talent
We are taking deliveries all day today for the Mus We are taking deliveries all day today for the Musette Cafe Cycle Art Fair 2018 launch tomorrow evening. Seen below here some beautiful prints and framed pictures by the very talented Eliza Southwood. We have also created 2 exclusive sets of postcards. The first by brand designer, Patrick Devlin featuring some iconic cycling jersey designs. The other set is a specially created collection featuring 6 of the artists work from the show. They will be available to purchase from tomorrow evening for the next month in the cafe / gallery.

There are just a few spaces left if you would like to join us tomorrow evening for the launch party - starting at 7pm. We have a craft gin bar and will be listening to some great music courtesy of DJ Sunslingshot. There are also some limited prints available on a first come first served basis. 
Come and meet the artists and get the inside track on how cycling has inspired some incredible work!

#art #cycling #inspiration
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