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NADFAS to change its name in MayA new name for NADFAS has been decided. From May 17, the date of the AGM, the trading name for NADFAS will become The Arts Society, which will not only better refl ect what we offer, but also help us build a more public identity.An announcement has already been made to Area, Society and volunteering representatives across the country. Turn to page 8 to fi nd out more about the change.Right: National Chairman June Robinson and Julie Goldsmith, Chairman of Oundle DFAS, with examples of new branded material, part of a short fi lm at www.nadfas.org.uk/brandingNADFAS was saddened to hear of the death of Giles Waterfi eld (1949–2016), who passed away in November. A former NADFAS Vice-President, from November 1998 to May 2006, he was perhaps best know for his time at Dulwich Picture Gallery (1979–96). Appointed as its fi rst Director, he helped to bring the gallery to international attention thanks to a loan scheme, but also due to major shows on Poussin, Rembrandt and Van Dyck.In 1983, he helped sow the seeds of the gallery’s highly successful learning programme when he and his Curator John Sheeran held a life drawing class in the permanent collection to help attract schools and colleges. Today, the gallery continues this work with imaginative schemes encompassing many different groups within the community, some in partnership with local NADFAS Societies.After Waterfi eld left Dulwich Picture Gallery he became an author of art-related books and independent Curator, most recently co-organising an exhibition at Gainsborough’s House in Suffolk in October 2015.Left: Giles Waterfi eld died in NovemberObituary: Former Vice-President Giles Waterfi eldNational NewsTwo new faces have joined the staff at NADFAS House in recent months. Shivani Mahida (pictured below, top) joined as the Training Offi cer in September 2016. She holds degrees in Classics and has previously worked in the education sector. Amber Robinson, who has an MA in Traditional Art, is a previous grant recipient of NADFAS and former volunteer. She now has the Front of House role and also works as part of the Membership team. She is still a practising watercolour artist and pattern designer.Welcome to Amber and ShivaniChanges at NADFAS House and updates from our Travel Affi liates6 NADFAS REVIEW / SPRING 2017 www.nadfas.org.ukNATIONAL NEWS