IBIS holds regular meetings with speakers as well as occasional study days
and visits to important collections throughout the country.
Events and Exhibitions
We are pleased to provide details of various other events and exhibitions.
These are carefully chosen because we think they might be of specific interest members,
but
inclusion does not imply our approval
of the work or any commercial interest in these events.
The Dalziel Brothers: A Family of Engravers
Until 5 September 2010
A Case Display at the National Portrait Gallery (Room 26)
Originating from Wooler, Northumberland, the Dalziels set up London’s largest and most influential wood-engraving firm. More than just engravers, they were also draughtsmen, printers, publishers and entrepreneurs who built relationships with the leading artists of the day, particularly the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and those of the Idyllic School, whose designs they engraved. The Camden Press, which they established in 1857, enabled them to commission and print their own books. This display features a selection from the Gallery’s recently researched, little-known collection of rare family photographs of the Dalziels.
More details from the NPG Website
The Wonderful World of Children's Book Illustration
Until 7 January 2011
The Lightbox, Woking
Described by the organisers as showcasing the work from a wide range of talent from very established illustrators to up-and-coming new talent. This exhibition will feature original artwork and illustrations and share their inspiration and creative processes.
More details from the Lightbox Website
Walter Crane: Revolutionary picture books for the nursery
20 September 2010 – 16 January 2011
V&A, Room 85, National Art Library Landing
This small display celebrates the work of the artist and designer Walter Crane (1845-1915), who was the most prolific and influential picture book artist of his generation. Crane believed in the educational value of pictures and his lively designs for mass-market toy books featuring alphabets, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales, along with his experimental baby books and fantasy stories, were designed to stimulate children’s visual interest while they learned to read. The display brings together original artwork and first editions of Crane’s innovative picture books to offer a fascinating insight into his radical approach to teaching young children.
V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Website: www.vam.ac.uk
I.B.I.S. Visit to the London Sketch Club
13 October 2010, meeting at 6:30pm
The London Sketch Club was founded in 1898. It consisted of a group of artists, who met every Friday evening in the winter season and made sketches. After this a hot meal was provided followed by music and various entertainments.
Amongst the early members were Frank Reynolds, H.M. Bateman, Dudley Hardy, Baghot de la Bere, Edmund Dulac, George Sheringham, John Hassall, Lawson Wood and Bert Thomas. A few members were painters, but they were mostly magazine and book illustrators, poster artists, cartoonists and humorous artists. There were also many lay members, amongst whom were representatives of other professions.
Our visit will start with a talk by the archivist, Don Grant, on the history of the club and there will then be an opportunity to look at items from the club’s extensive archive and to enjoy a glass of wine.
The Club is at 7 Dilke Street, Chelsea, SW3 3JE.
Tickets £7.50, including a glass of wine.
Please apply for tickets by sending an email to Mark Richards at: markrichards@aznet.co.uk