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'Images of Downlong - 1880s-to the present day'
On Wednesday 18 December, join Janet Axten and a panel of local artists, some of whom teach at St Ives School of Painting, as they discuss why comparatively few artists have chosen to paint one of Downlong, one of the most historic parts of St Ives.
‘Images of Downlong – 1880s-to the present day’
Wednesday 18 December, 15.00 onwards
Porthmeor Studios
We are always proud to share stories of our rich history, which officially dates back to 1938 when our founders Borlase Smart & Leonard Fuller opened the doors. We can venture back even further, to 1895, when Julius Olsson RA and Louis Grier established a School of Painting at Porthmeor Studios.
The School as it is today has experienced changes, but remains in its same location, Back Road West (pictured) in an area of St Ives, called Downlong.
Can’t attend? We will be filming and sharing the talk in the following weeks.
12/12/2024
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