Click below to see the new People’s Portraits leaflet
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Reg Andrews, retired carpet weaver
Chris McCann, scaffolder
Trevor Tasker, cesspit emptier
The People's Portraits Exhibition
Open daily 2–4pm, or at other times by appointment
In 2000, the Royal Society of Portrait Painters mounted a millennial exhibition entitled People’s Portraits. The idea was to represent ordinary people from all walks of life, and thereby offer a picture of the United Kingdom as it moved from the 20th century into the 21st. The resulting collection is rich in the diversity of its subjects. The artists are all members of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, and include Daphne Todd, June Mendoza and Jeff Stultiens, among others.
This exciting and original collection has now come to Girton College as a long-term loan. The concept of this exhibition chimes well with the College ethos of community and interest in art. Additionally, the College serves as a picturesque setting for the paintings. There are currently 32 paintings in the exhibition, and an area of the College has been transformed into a special exhibition space.
‘Ordinary people, extraordinary paintings’ – click here to see what The Independent had to say about the People’s Portraits exhibition.
Viewing the Exhibition
The exhibition is free and open daily to the public from 2pm – 4pm. It may be viewed at other times by phoning 01223 338999. Whilst here, visitors are welcome to take the opportunity to tour the picturesque grounds of the College. Please download a pdf containing a map and directions to the exhibition.
Activity Pack
School classes and families are most welcome, and we are able to provide an activity pack for primary and secondary school age groups. A small number of copies are available at the exhibition. However, if you intend to bring several children to visit, please download the pack here or call 01223 338990 to arrange to have the activity pack file sent to you prior to your visit.
Anne Crabbe, who created the book of photographs entitled “Girton People”, now has a website, where you can view some of the images from the Girton Exhibition.
For more information on the exhibition, please email peoplesportraits@girton.cam.ac.uk, or phone 01223 766672.
Although disabled parking is currently available, we regret that not all parts of the exhibition are easily accessible to the disabled. We realise this is a problem and are aiming to remedy it in the future.