Enfield Art Circle 

founded in 1932

Enfield Art Circle is an active forum aimed at fostering the appreciation and practise of the visual arts. The Art Circle enables artists and anyone interested in the arts to meet for discussion, mutual encouragement and the sharing and development of skills and experience. Also there are opportunities to meet socially at these evenings and on the various events such as outings, holidays and painting days. 

The Art Circle celebrated its 75th birthday in July 2007 and is in vigorous good health.  Several events were held to celebrate the 75th milestone. 

Currently  membership stands at around 200 and still growing.

There are related courses and classes tutored by Art Circle members.

Meetings

 Monthly meetings with talks, practical sessions and demonstrations by well established artists and art teachers. 

Membership 

 New members - and visitors - are warmly welcomed. see Membership page for details.

Exhibitions

 A major exhibition of members’ work – painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramic, textiles - is held each summer.   Other exhibitions and workshops take place as part of local events .

Newsletter

 EAC Newsletters are issued quarterly in January, April, June and September.  

Events/activities

 Other activities include painting days both local and further afield by coach, plus painting & sketching holidays. Monday Painters meet regularly twice-monthly to sketch/paint in local places of interest and a small group study Life Drawing once a month .  Social Events range from an Annual Dinner, to a Summer and Christmas outings and Christmas party/quiz evening.

History 

       Enfield Art Circle was founded in 1932 by a group of local artists with the aim of meeting together to encourage interest in the visual arts.