APRIL 2025 NEWSLETTER

Happy Easter and welcome to the April 2025 edition of the Art Lovers Algarve (ALA) e-newsletter.  Each month we highlight what’s happening in the art community in the Algarve.  Please make a note of the art events in your calendar.  We’d love to see you there.

In this issue

New Members

Upcoming Events

Feliz Páscoa e bem-vindos à edição de abril de 2025 da newsletter eletrônica Art Lovers Algarve (ALA). Mensalmente, destacamos o que está acontecendo na comunidade artística do Algarve. Anote os eventos artísticos na sua agenda. Adoraríamos ver vocês por lá.

Nesta edição

Novos membros

Próximos eventos

Novos Membros - Por favor aceda a www.artloversalgarve.com e veja as galerias para novos membros

Laia Mauri - uma maravilhosa artista têxtil com obras instigantes.culturais.

Além disso, alguns novos trabalhos incríveis foram adicionados por vários de nossos artistas membros, incluindo Nancy Whiteman e Mickey Craig. Por favor visite www.artloversalgarve.com e visite todas as galerias de artistas.

Laia Mauri - Redhead II

Nancy Whiteman - Escape

New Members - Please go to www.artloversalgarve.com and check out the galleries for new members

Laia Mauri - a wonderful textile artist with thought-provoking works.

Plus some amazing new works have been added by several of our artist members including Nancy Whiteman and Mickey Craig. Please visit www.artloversalgarve.com and visit all the artists galleries.

Mickey Craig - Marlin

Upcoming Events -

Here are some of the events happening throughout the Algarve art community. Aqui estão alguns dos eventos que acontecem em toda a comunidade artística algarvia.

Artist Tanya Shark will be participating in the 4º Mercado de Primavera de Vale do Lobo nos dias 18 e 19 de abril, das 10:00h às 18:00h.

Carvoeiro Cat Charity is once again hosting their SPRING CHARITY DINNER on May 3rd at Victoria’s in Poço Barreto Rua de Poço Barreto - GPS: 37.164272, -8.388642 As usual, your menu choices must be confirmed at the time of booking, with full payment prior to the evening.

The menu choices are: COUVERT: A selection of cheese, marinated carrots, paté, bread and butter CHOICE OF MAIN COURSE: Steak and Guinness pie served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables Chicken and Mushroom pie served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables Scampi served with french fries and salad Vegetarian pasty served with french fries and salad

A selection of desserts of the day or fresh fruit salad

COST PER PERSON: €30 including water, soft drinks, draught Sagres beer, red or white wine Meeting at 19.00 for dinner service at 19.30 PROMPT

To book, please send your choice of meals to Elaine Archer - elaine.archer@sapo.pt no later than 30 April and send your payment to IBAN PT50 0036 0256 9910 0062 0496 5or via PayPal: ccca@protonmail.com, marked as friends or we will be subject to fees

SUNDOWN FESTIVAL will be taking place at the Warehouse in Parchal/Lagoa on Saturday 3 from 15-21:00 hours. ALA artist Ana Nobre will be participating in this fun Artisanal Market. Food and live music will make it a party atmosphere.

One of Shelley Foley’s whimsical cat life paintings will be auctioned off at this event.

Professional photographer Cesar Barroso has volunteered to conduct a 3 hour Photoshop Basics workshop for a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 15 people. The cost would be 25 Eu per person. I know I will want to attend. Please indicate your interest by e-mailing Shelley Foley at artloversalgarve@gmail.com The time and place will be announced once we have enough interested people.

Sabina Robbins will be in the area from April 28- May 2 and is looking for someone to give her art lessons in watercolor. Please contact me if interested and I will pass the information on to her.

ALA member, Lotti Klink will be participating in an Exhibition from Apr 26 to May 31 at the Museo Sao Bras.

Evening by the River - Ana Nobre