Paintings by Bette Armstrong and Bea Arthur

Media Release
Exhibition and Sale of Paintings
by
Bette Armstrong and Bea Arthur

The Trustees of the Armstrong and Arthur Charitable Trust for Lesbians are holding an Exhibition and Sale of paintings by Bette Armstrong and Bea Arthur at the Thistle Gallery, 293 Cuba Street, Wellington 14–19 April 2009

Bette Armstrong and Bea Arthur were partners for over 57 years and icons for many Wellington lesbians. The Trust was set up by the late Bea Arthur and Bette Armstrong to support lesbian community activities in the Wellington region.
During their lives Bette and Bea never went overseas but they spent many holidays travelling around this country and painting the beautiful scenery they encountered. They were also members of the Wellington Art Club. There are over 300 paintings that have been held in storage since their deaths. The paintings will be sold and the money raised will be added to the Trust funds. Photographs on display will provide glimpses into Bette and Bea’s lives as will a DVD of memories that will accompany the exhibition.

The Exhibition Opening will be at 5.30pm on Tuesday 14 April

The Exhibition will be opened by Kapiti Mayor Jenny Rowan and musician Sue Alexander will be playing some of Bette and Bea’s favourite tunes.
(Thurs 16 April would have been Bette’s 100th birthday !)

Dr Alison Laurie will give a Biographical Talk on Friday 17 April 6pm–7pm
Dr Laurie’s talk will be based on interviews she did with Bette and Bea.

Opening Hours will be:
Wednesday 15 April – open 11am – 6pm
Thursday 16 April – open 11am – 6pm
Friday 17 April – open 11am – 8pm
Saturday 18 April – open 11am – 8pm
Sunday 19 April – open 11am – 3pm

ENDS

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