“London shouldn’t have all the fun with contemporary art” – Jeremy Deller (Artist)
If you are thinking about collecting contemporary art, one of the most important things you can do is join a national membership organisation like the Contemporary Art Society (CAS). With over 100 years’ experience of providing independent specialist advice, it is the UK’s leading society for collectors of contemporary art.
Join Mark Doyle (Head of Collector Development, North West) for a chance to hear more about the CAS. There is also an exceptional special offer for people who join on the night. Mark will also be joined a number of other speakers all of whom enjoy a relationship with the CAS, including:
Dr Mark Turner
A Preston-based GP, Mark has been collecting contemporary art for ten years and has amassed an impressive collection which includes work by Jamie Shovlin, Gordon Cheung, Phillip Allen, and Laura Ford. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear all about Mark’s experiences as a collector. Mark is a member of the CAS, North West scheme.
Rachel Goodyear
Specialising drawing, Manchester-based artist Rachel Goodyear has exhibited in the UK and abroad. Her solo shows include ‘they never run, only call’ at the International 3, Manchester and ‘the converging ends were misaligned’ at Pippy Houldsworth, London, 2009. Group exhibitions have included ‘4 Women’, Jack Hanley Gallery, New York, 2009; ‘The Northern Art Prize 2009’ Leeds City Art Gallery; ‘The Drawing Room’, Tate Liverpool for the Liverpool Biennial, 2008; ‘The Intertwining Line’, Cornerhouse, Manchester. Rachel is an Artist Member of the CAS.
Paulette Terry Brien
Paulette Terry Brien is co-director of The International 3. Located in Manchester, the Gallery is an exhibition and project space that has developed out of the city’s artist-led activity. With emerging and established artists, independent curators, galleries and organisations they produce a year round programme of new commissions, solo shows, group exhibitions and events. They also work with a core group of artists, exhibiting and selling their work and brokering exhibition and private commission opportunities. The International 3 is a key cultural partner for the CAS in the North West.
If you are thinking about collecting contemporary art, one of the most important things you can do is join a national membership organisation like the Contemporary Art Society (CAS). With over 100 years’ experience of providing independent specialist advice, it is the UK’s leading society for collectors of contemporary art.
In 2009, the CAS launched a new individual membership scheme in the North West. For an annual subscription of ONLY £50 members gain exclusive access to a programme of events and talks designed to introduce them to the fascinating world of contemporary art and collecting.
Special offer
As a special offer to guests who sign up on the evening the CAS will be offering 10% discount on membership.
New members will also be entered into a draw to win a unique print by internationally acclaimed artist Michael Craig-Martin worth over £500 (pictured). The winner will be announced at the end of the evening.
If you are unable to join us on the evening and would like to find out more about membership of the Contemporary Art Society please contact Mark Doyle on 07891 880 498 or by email mark@contemporaryartsociety.org
Picture: ART (2010) by Michael Craig-Martin. Generously donated by the artist and Alan Cristea Gallery © image courtesy the artist