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A Spring Gathering at Network Provence

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A Spring Gathering at Network Provence by Maryna Fontenoy

Yesterday was Network Provence’s April meeting at Cafe de La Gare in Bonnieux featuring a presentation by Nancy Gilles.

Nancy is a well-being therapist for body and mind who engages her small troop of horses to enable a unique experience.  Nancy gave a charming explanation of her practice, outlining what a therapy session is like with equine assistance.

Unfortunately, no horses were at the meeting, but it was very intriguing to hear how these animals can assist us humans in unblocking barriers in our minds and bodies. This is not something that requires riding skills or even horse knowledge. Still, I get the impression that after working on oneself with horse participation, one might have a great amount of horse appreciation.  You can learn more and connect with Nancy through her website, https://lasantonneprovence.com 

https://instagram.com/la_santonne

 

Network Provence is so lucky to have such a diverse group of women with an excellent array of skill sets! If you would like to present what you do, please reach out. Networking, as we all know, is a great way to build connections and clientele. Our NP get-togethers are comfortably social and relaxed. We are looking forward to some more great times this spring, so do join us and get involved!

By Maryna Fontenoy for Network Provence

Celebrating Women in Art & Network Provence

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Celebrating Women in Art & Network Provence

A small Network Provence group had big fun in Carpentras on March 12th. Other than its iconic proximity to and view of Mont Ventoux and its legendary Sunday brocante market, we all agreed we knew little more about this charming town.

The first pleasant surprise was our ‘bien reussi’ lunch at Chez Serge (large, tasty portions). After that, we squeezed in coffee and desserts, feeling like kids at the literal candy shop Clavel Confiserie.

Watching me trying to get to my ice cream before it melts, Network Provence, passionate -about- art-ladies, participated in a little presentation/discussion about the destinies of women artists in general, and specifically, women Impressionists and two distinguished female painters represented in the Carpentras Museum L’Inguimbertine. We talked about the underrepresentation of female artists in museums (only 1% in the National Gallery in London) and how their careers depended heavily on family support or the lack of it.

 

Finally, the crescendo of our gathering was the actual visit to the L’Imguimbertine museum. Nothing can prepare you for this stunning (in size, proportions, and overall beauty) building and its enormous collection. It took us almost two hours to browse the History of Carpentras exhibit corridors, the beautiful endless shelved armoires with tens of thousands of hand-copied books from centuries ago and finally, the beaux-art wing with an overwhelming number of paintings and sculptures done mainly by artists born or known in this region.
We didn’t even have time to see two chapels, the ancient pharmacy, the mediatheque, and the outside areas. Ultimately, we agreed to repeat this type of ‘museum visit’ – NP meetings in the future and to give our warm recommendations for a worthwhile visit to Carpentras. 

Written By Mimi Barbulovic for Network Provence

 

Meet Miriam Hartmann Artist & Gallery Owner

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Miriam Hartmann is a Provençal landscape painter in the tradition of modern and contemporary art.

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No need to explain why I am in Provence: come and see my paintings and books! It is not only the light but also the landscape. To live and work here is to transmit the artistic spirit of the place.

In the gallery, you will find my paintings in oil, pigments, watercolours and designs, exhibition posters and postcards, and

some limited-edition prints.                     Shipping is possible.

An art book will be published in May 2025. The authors have dedicated a chapter to my work.It is in French but will be translated in English as well:“Cezanne à Châteaunoir. L’histoire d’une fascination”, editions H.Chopin.

 

Want to stay in touch? There is a monthly e-mail newsletter in French, English and German. You are very welcome!

Workshop and Gallery in Aix-en-Provence.
Instagram: @artmiriamhartmann https://miriam-hartmann.com/

Tél et whatsapp : 0033789804901
Mail : hartmann.miriam@orange.fr
The gallery is open by appointment.

13100 Aix-en-Provence, 9 rue Loubon