Norwich Twenty Group

The Norwich Twenty Group (N20G) is a group of artists in Norfolk, England. Stimulated by contemporary art movements, the original group of 14 artists, met in November 1944, they intended to raise standards of local professional art to something worthy of the artistic history of Norfolk, by mutual criticism and appraisal of work. On 8 January 1945, they named the group the Norwich Twenty Group and a constitution was signed. N20G continues to flourish with new members. Since 1944, over 270 artists have been members. Some of the artists have included Bernard Reynolds, Edward Barker, Leslie Davenport, Michael Andrews, Mary Newcomb, Hamilton Wood, Jeffery Camp and Cavendish Morton. Since 1945 and until the end of 2013, some 150 art shows have been organised. Shows have taken place in 97 venues in Norwich, 35 in East Anglia, 11 outside East Anglia and 7 in Europe. Many of the artists trained at the Norwich School of Art and Design, now Norwich University of the Arts, Royal College of Art, Slade School of Fine Art, and other well known art schools. Many have travelled widely, studying the arts of other cultures and have exhibited regionally, nationally and internationally. Current members include 88 artists, with three life members and four honorary members. Several NUA graduates are invited to join the group every year, for one year, under the licentiate scheme. Meeting challenges in today's contemporary art, N20G now encompasses artists working in all media from paint, sculpture, installations and digital, ever seeking to nurture new members and forms of art.
Elected chairmen 1944 to present.
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Open Meetings locations since 1944.
All Open Meetings are open to the public, where everyone can listen to art discussions, presentations on subjects such aesthetics, architecture, art movements, artistic disciplines, artists' own works, contemporary art scenes, critiques, formative experiences and travels abroad, imagination, photography, techniques and practical approaches, women artists and many others.
All locations were in Norwich.
Exhibitions.
Since 1945 and until 2015, some 165 art shows have been organised. Shows have taken place in 111 venues in Norwich, 35 in East Anglia, 12 outside East Anglia and 7 in Europe. The information is based on the archives of the Norwich Twenty Group. All exhibitions have always been open to the public. (Information based on the archives of the Norwich Twenty Group - list of locations/periods/titles)
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