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Diana Armfield Drawing from Observation is back.

THE PRIZE IS AWARDED IN MEMORY OF HER HUSBAND, BERNARD DUNSTAN RA.
Diana Armfield RA NEAC studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and Central School of Arts and Crafts. She was Artist in Residence in Perth, Australia in 1985, and in Jackson, Wyoming, USA in 1989. She was elected to the RA the same year.
She started her career in textile and wallpaper design in partnership with Roy Passano. They contributed to the 1951 Festival of Britain and examples of their work are in the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Diana has lived in Kew for many years. She and her husband Bernard both had their studios in their family home. Diana, still an active artist reached a grand old age of 104 years in 2024
"All professionals, amateurs and even those who say 'I can't draw a line' are welcome to submit their drawings!"
DIANA ARMFIELD RA NEAC For full details: https://artsrichmond.org.uk/arts-richmond-events
The Arts Richmond Poetry Prize 2025
Deadline 15th February 2025