The Art Place has a trio of events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day:
1. Exhibition of paintings of World War II aircrafts by artist Tony Carey
The Art Place, Meadows Shopping Centre
From 15/04 to 15/05
Local artist Tony Carey attended the Mid-Essex Technical College and School of Art before joining the RAF in the post-war years where his interest in World War II aircraft was honed. He served both at North Weald and West Mailing airfields which were still operational RAF airfields at that time.
Tony has become well known as an aircraft artist, depicting scenes of the Second World War and has exhibited extensively with the Royal Air Forces Association.
Tony is still an active member of the RAF Association and has often exhibited his painting to assist in their fundraising.
2. Exhibition of personal war stories and local VE day stories
The Art Place, Meadows Shopping Centre
From 15/04 to 15/05
3. VE DAY 80 Bunting Sewing Social
The Art Place, Meadows Shopping Centre
Monday 28/04/25 1.30pm-3.30pm
2025 Sewing Social - Weekly Workshop Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
