The Arts Society Flitwick: Ashcan Painters, Founders of New York Realism

Ashcan Painters; Founders of New York Realism. You will be fascinated by this little known group of artists. “The fun of being a New York painter is that landmarks are torn down so rapidly that your canvases become historic records almost before the paint on them is dry.” John Sloan. The term ‘Ashcan School’ was used to describe the realism and contemporary subject matter of a New York based group of artists, exhibiting as ‘The Eight’ in 1908. In fact, they were not a formal school or an ‘ism’, nor were their subjects confined to gritty realism, but they shared a fascination with zesty everyday life scenes, delighting in depicting the leisure and pleasures of the city’s working inhabitants, as well as their trades and toils. Click ‘Reserve a Spot’ on the right side of this page to enter your details and receive your ticket. Tickets are limited for each event, so book early to avoid disappointment. They will be available until sold out or up to 24 hours before the event. About the venue: • Free Wi-Fi throughout the building. • Free car parking. • 24hr CCTV. • Fully accessible, wheelchair friendly, lift, hearing loop, disabled parking and toilets. • On site Rendezvous Café & Bar If you require any other accessibility information about the venue, please visit our Eventbrite page and click on contact. Image - Sunday: Women drying their hair. John Sloan, Addison gallery of American Art.