exhibition archive The Discerning Eye Exhibition 2000 9th exhibition ~ 24 Nov to 3 Dec 2000 ninth exhibition 2000 SELECTORS Peter Blake RA Emma Sergeant Michael Parkinson Colin Tweedy Dr Sally Bulgin Dr Frank Whitford The Mall Galleries London A new logo was adopted and a new theme colour for each future exhibition The catalogue for the 1991 Discerning Eye exhibition acknowledged the pivotal roles played by a number of people in the creation of what has become an important annual event in the visual arts' calendar. At the start of what promises to be another successful exhibition, I want to take this opportunity to recognise the pioneering work done by the artists and art lovers whose idea it was. At the risk of offending - without intention - those I am bound to leave out, the list of "founders" must include Tom Coates, Annabel Elton, David Gluck, and Ian Laing. All of them were 'in at the start', and still give their valued support. Michael Reynolds is the man perhaps most closely associated with Discerning Eye, and we owe a great deal to his commitment and determination over the years.Discerning Eye is more than an annual exhibition. As an educational charity we organise master classes, where established professional artists offer guidance to those who want to develop their own skills, and stage the Discerning Eye debate — this year the motion will be to 'collect or to view?' We now have in place our Education Advisory Board which will advise the trustees on the further development of our educational programme, and we are continuing to work with companies which want to offer opportunities for their employees and clients to view and participate in the visual arts. ING Barings Charterhouse Securities is one of those companies. Chief Executive Bob Benton is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable supporter of the arts, and ING Barings Charterhouse Securities is a great supporter of the Discerning Eye. Last year ING Barings Charterhouse Securities were recognised as an award winner under the Arts & Business Pairing Scheme by Arts Minister Alan Howarth, on behalf of Arts & Business, in recognition of its generous support of the Discerning Eye. ING Barings Charterhouse Securities have generously agreed to continue their support of the main Prize for work in the exhibition and in addition have generously agreed to purchase £7000 of work at the Discerning Eye Exhibition.Arts & Business has also given enormous assistance and financial support to the Discerning Eye and we are grateful for their continued cooperation towards to the achievements of our aims.In acknowledging support, I must also mention GCI Financial who, as well as providing a purchase prize, have given additional financial support.Cazenove and Co also have contributed to the cost of this year's exhibition, and we are grateful to BMP DDB, Bob Benton and Tony Humphreys, Meynell Fenton and Facade International for general prizes.The Discerning Eye exhibition could not take place, of course, without the work of our selectors and this year's panel has worked hard and given generously of their time to select what I hope you will agree is a visually stimulating exhibition. John Caine MBE Chairman organisation directors John Caine MBE (Chairman) Tony Humphreys (Chief Executive) Gillian Thalassinos (Director) Malcolm Wright (Accountant)educational advisory board Tom Coates David Gluck Ursula Keeling Justin Mortimerexhibition organisers Parker Harris & Company exhibition main sponsor ING BARINGS Charterhouse Securities an award winner under the Pairing Scheme (National Heritage Arts Sponsorship Scheme)The Discerning Eye Debate 2000 "To Collect or to View" Monday 27 November - 1pmThe Discerning Eye Masterclasses 2000 24 November - 1 December Lecturers will include ~ Michael Reynolds, Tom Coates, David Gluck, David Lee and Mary Rose Beaumont Copyright © 2002-2010 The Discerning Eye ~ Web site by Shepperton Software |
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