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The Lenkiewicz Foundation extends a special welcome to users of lenkiewicz.org This year will be a turning point in the history of The Lenkiewicz Foundation. The legacy of work by Robert Lenkiewicz is passing from the artist’s Estate to the charity (most of which can be seen at Plymouth City Museum until 11 July) and the Estate will be wound up, leaving TLF in control of its own affairs at long last. The charity is hoping to open its own exhibition rooms in Plymouth later in the year and to set up an educational archive based on the life and work of the painter.
TLF are also reaching out to enthusiasts for Robert’s work in an effort to ensure that the charity is responsive to the wishes of its core audience. The re-launched ‘Friends of The Lenkiewicz Foundation’ aims to provide a forum for those interested in Lenkiewicz’s legacy, where like-minded people can meet for informal discussion or enjoy programmed educational events that will hopefully deepen everyone’s appreciation of the artist.
In the spirit of this democratic engagement with its audience, the Friends will enjoy constitutional rights, including the right to send a representative to the Annual General Meetings of the charity, where they can participate in the election of trustees, etc. The charity has also signalled its intention to draw on the expertise and commitment of its supporters by inviting nominations for trustees from any interested quarter.
On Saturday 16 May, the Friends and absolutely anyone with an interest in things Lenkiewicz will be welcomed at Delamore House, near Cornwood, for an informal gathering to chat about the future of the legacy, or just to enjoy the idyllic surroundings or the wine and food provided by event sponsor Edmond Davari (proprietor of Zucca! and Souk). The splendid house, built in 1859, hosts a permanent art exhibition and the picturesque grounds include a sculpture park.
Admission for Friends who have paid their subscription is FREE, but anyone wishing to come along can pay a £5 entrance fee, which is refundable if they later decide to become a member. To reserve your place or to find out more, just e-mail TLF at
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(Please note that you must inform TLF in advance if you are going so that sufficient wine & food can be laid on!).
In this decisive year, when many aspects of the future of The Lenkiewicz Foundation are still to be decided, you can be part of that decision making process. So whether you’re interested in the grand strategy or just want to get the latest gossip, please see the show at Plymouth City Museum and come to Delamore House — from here on, the future of the legacy is what we, and you, make of it.
The Lenkiewicz Foundation
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