Invitation to your AGM and Big Cat Demonstration
- altonartsociety
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Our Society's Annual General Meeting is coming up in a couple of weeks. It will be at:
2pm, Saturday 21st March 2026
at the
Alton Assembly Rooms, High St, Alton GU34 1BA
This short meeting will take place before the afternoon's demonstration by the excellent Jonathan Newey.
Entitled: 'A Walk on the Wild Side (Big Cat)', Jonathan will be painting this popular subject using acrylics.
About Jonathan Newey
Jonathan Newey is an award winning artist with over 25 years of experience in both drawing and painting, and teaching art. He has extensive experience in a wide range of mediums and subject matter, but specialises in drawings and paintings inspired by nature.
He has also published a number of instructional videos and books, including 'How to Draw Wild Animals', published by Search Press.
Jonathan is a member of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation and has been selected for their 'Wildlife Artist of the Year' exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London for 7 years.
He has exhibited both nationally and internationally and has paintings in various collections both at home and abroad.
More details about Jonathan and his work can be found on his website: Jonathan Newey Fine Art
AGM: Your presence is important
Attending this year’s Annual General Meeting is especially important for members, as it provides a valuable opportunity to help shape the future of the society.
The AGM allows us to review the past year’s achievements, contribute ideas for exhibitions, workshops and events, ask questions and take part in key decisions about how the society operates.
It is also the chance to elect or support committee members who volunteer their time to keep the society running.
By attending, you can ensure that your voice is heard, strengthen the sense of community within our group, and help ensure the society continues to thrive and support local artists.
Constitutional changes needing your vote
This year, the Society’s constitution is being updated to allow more flexibility in committee positions.
The revised constitution proposes that the role of Chairman may be shared by two people jointly.
It also introduces a new provision allowing the committee to appoint officers to vacant positions if they are not filled at the Annual General Meeting.
The rest of the structure remains largely the same, with the Chair and Secretary not being eligible for re-election to the same role after four consecutive years and the other committee member roles having no maximum tenure.
These changes aim to ensure smooth governance and accommodate potential gaps in officer positions.
The exact wordings of these changes are set out in the AGM Agenda document below.
Download the AGM Agenda here
We hope you can come and are looking forward to seeing you there.
