The Guildford Art Society: About Us
Guildford Art Society holds two regular annual exhibitions.
The Spring Exhibition, which is open to all members is held in the Harvey Gallery, while the Autumn Exhibition, for full members only, is held at Guildford House.
An independant panel of judges selects the works to be included in the Autumn exhibition. Once it is ready to open, the awards, sponsored by several local companies are judged.
The Society has over 320 members, including professional artists and talented local amateur artists, some of whom exhibit regularly in the London galleries.
Programme of Events
We have a full programme of events, including demonstrations, workshops, lectures, appraisals, which are open to all members and their guests; see the Programme page for detail
Members' Successes
Several GAS members were invited to exhibit in the Yvonne Arnaud Art Exhibition at the Mill theatre, from 13th to 28th July. They include painters Nola Armstrong, Liz Clinton, Sera Knight and sculptor Jeanne Argent.
Jo Quigley, our Membership Secretary has won the 'Buildings of Guildford' painting competition with an excellent view of the Cathedral from Pewley Hill. Juliet Renny was 'Highly commended' for her unusual view of the Castle through some lily plants.
Rose Seber and a new member, Annie Ridd have work in the exhibition of the Society of Graphic Fine Artists at the Menier Gallery, 51 Southwick Street, London SE 1RU, from 3 to 15 October 2011. Annie also won the top prize - the President's award. www.sgfa.org.uk.
Tuition
The distinguished portrait artist and GAS member Margaret Palmer (ATD, member of the Pastel Society) is giving one to one classes in Portraiture at her studio in Wonersh. For details contact Margaret on 01483 569299.
Other Local News
Ochre Print studio is doing a six week 'Introduction to Printmaking' course starting on Monday 26th September from 10.00 to 15.30. This will cover monoprinting, drypoint etching, collograph, lino cutting, embossing and chine colle.
To see the new range of courses offered by Ochre Print Studio in the Autumn, click on their link on the 'Links' page.
The Guildford Art Society, 2006-2007. An Oppo site.
