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Wolverhampton Society of Artists Biennial Exhibition 2009

This month, Wolverhampton Society of Artists return to the Art Gallery with their ever popular biennial exhibition, displaying a diverse range of styles, mediums and subject. This exhibition opened on 12 September, and as usual, is accompanied by a series of interesting events, and the opportunity to purchase works for sale in the exhibition.

Wolverhampton Society of Artists grew out of the Wolverhampton Sketch Club, founded in 1884 and associated with the city’s art school. This group of gifted amateurs and professional artists held their first exhibition that year at Wolverhampton Art Gallery, with whom close links have been maintained to this day.

In 1919 the Wolverhampton Art Circle evolved and in 1938, the name was changed to Wolverhampton Society of Artists. It was actively supported by well-known local families and among its members were several eminent artists including Edwin Butler Bayliss, Percy Shakespeare, Robert Emerson and Sir Charles Wheeler.

 

wolverhampton artist qaissar hussain

My second City ~ Qaissar Hussain

Head of Curatorial Services Marguerite Nugent said:
‘It is wonderful to welcome the Society of Artists back to Wolverhampton Art Gallery, for us to showcase the best work produced by the local artists in the society.

The group has such strong historical links Wolverhampton’s past, but the work they have produced for this exhibition is fresh, relevant and displayed in a modern way.’

For those inspired by the exhibition, there will also be the opportunity for budding artists to see demonstrations of the artists at work and even try their own hand at the skills they see. 

Itinery

26 Sept - Make a card demonstration with Bob Ormerod

10 Oct - demonstration with
Richard Randall

17 Oct - Designing with textiles

31 Oct - join in the Big Draw event

14 Nov - One last activity with artist Tegwyn Jackson

All events are 11am – 2pm and are free for the public to drop in.

Details about the exhibition and events can be found at www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk

 

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