BUMPER ART SHOW
We were delighted with our 2024 exhibition which notched up artwork sales of over £3,200. Some 625 visitors took part in the People’s Choice competition, voting for their favourite exhibit, and Richard Cox not only scooped this top prize with his delightful Bridge at Ovington but also won Best Acrylic with his painting of the Itchen at Itchen Stoke.
Other exhibition winners were Best Floral - Snowdrops by Clifford S’Souza, Best Oil - Caracoli Coffee by Jacky Snowdon, Best Mixed Media - Mackerel by Emma Barker, Best 3D - Robin by Jen Boardman and Best Watercolour - A Mother’s Love by Cat Mills.
The exhibition, supported by Hellards estate agents, was opened by past Mayor Cllr Angela Clear, who was impressed by the artwork on display, declaring that she “couldn’t draw a straight line with a ruler”. Angela had stepped into the breach as the General Election had wreaked havoc on our plans over the weekend, and Mayor Russell Gordon-Smith was unable to open the exhibition because of the change of day.
“We had to set up in record time too,” said Society President Sue Gentry. “We couldn’t get into the building until early morning with opening scheduled at 10am. However, our new hanging team, headed by Charly Savory, rose to the occasion and we were able to open the doors with minutes to spare.”