Alison Bevan Art Talks
Alison Bevan giving a talk about Dame Laura Knight
at Springfield Court, Aughton, Lancashire, 2012
© John Shakespeare RBSA
Sharing my passion for paintings
Alison Bevan, 2024 © Vince Bevan
Background: 'If No-one Speaks of Such Things' by Janette Kerr PPRWA
Specialising in Cornish art 1880 - 1940
Since graduating in Art History from the University of Nottingham, I have spent over 35 years working in public art galleries in Wales and the Westcountry.
During this time, I have been lucky enough to meet and work with a host of fascinating people, including artists, their families and their models, and to get 'up close and personal' with many truly great works of art from public and private collections across the UK and beyond.
Through my talks, I hope to inspire you to share my passion for art, and my enthusiasm for bringing to life the stories of the people who produced and feature in these stunning paintings.
Please follow the links to find more information on some of the talks I have available, or contact me to discuss any specific requirements - I'm always happy to tailor my talk to suit each audience.
Art talks and more...
Click on the pictures below for more information on my talks, curation and consultancy
Let me share my passion and knowledge, with subjects including introductory talks on the artists' colony known as the 'Newlyn School' (1880 - 1910) and/or the later 'Lamorna Colony' (1900 - 1940); an overview of pioneering women artists in the West of England, or the story of Rural Realist painting in Britain, alongside wider themes such as fishing, farming and industry in C19th Cornwall. CLICK HERE for more,,,
Newlyn School Photo Album, Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance
Talks on art groups, movements and themes
Dame Laura Knight, archive press photo
Among the artists covered in depth are the main artists of the 'Newlyn School' including Stanhope Forbes; Elizabeth Forbes; Dame Laura Knight; Dod Procter; Harold Harvey; Walter Langley, and Charles Napier Hemy. I also talk about the extraordinary Ellen Sharples (1769 – 1849), founder of what is now the Royal West of England Academy of Art. CLICK HERE for more...
Talks on the lives and work of individual artists
Alison Bevan, 2021, during RWA Light & Inspiration project
Using 35+ years of curation and leadership experience, including delivering organisational transformation, I am now available for consultancy. Whether you need some cultural sector fundraising support; mentoring or temporary cover for a leadership role, or have an opportunity for freelance writing or curation, take a look at what I can offer. CLICK HERE for more...
Fundraising, curation and leadership support
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