West Gloucestershire Art Society

West Gloucestershire

Art Society

Founded in 1935 by a group of Forest of Dean artists before being reformed in 1965 by the then tutor at Lydney Art College, the object of the Society is the same now as it was when founded, i.e. to promote and encourage interest in the practice of visual arts as a vital part of everyday life. The activities of the Society include :
  • exhibitions of members' work
  • talks
  • demonstrations
  • painting days
  • critiques
  • outings to exhibitions and places of artistic interest
Exhibitions are held in a variety of places in and around the Forest of Dean each year.
We usually have an exhibition in Coleford at Easter, coinciding with the Coleford Carnival of Transport, and at Staunton during the Forest of Dean Open Studios weekends, which are in July each year.
Other exhibitions are arranged during the year.

Each Wednesday and Friday we hold drop-in art sessions at the West Dean Centre (Bream Community Centre). Members and non-members can enjoy doing their own artwork in an artistic atmosphere with like-minded folk. Assistance is available for those that would like it. The cost is just £5 for the morning. (The cafe in the West Dean Centre is open on Friday mornings.)

The Society is always willing to extend a warm welcome to new members. For more information on membership please contact our Membership Secretary, Alice Wilmshurst, email address aliceknit@mypostoffice.co.uk

Our next exhibitions:

Ross-on-Wye library

We will be exhibiting in the Dennis Potter room at Ross Library from Tuesday 17th August to Saturday 28th August.

The library address is Cantilupe Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7AN, and the opening hours are:
* Monday: Closed
* Tuesday: 9.00 - 7.30
* Wednesday: 9.00 - 5.30
* Thursday: 9.00 - 7.30
* Friday: 9.00 - 5.30
* Saturday: 9.30 - 4.00
* Sunday: Closed

Bridges Community Centre, Monmouth

A new venue, where we will be exhibiting from Wednesday 20th October to Sunday 31st October. The Centre is a beautiful Grade 2 listed building and has a cafe, studios and workshops. The address is Drybridge Park, Monmouth NP25 5AS.

Opening times are 10.00 am to at least 4.00 pm daily. (Please check with the centre to confirm the closing time if you are visiting after 4.00 pm.) The Centre's web site is http://bridgescommunity.org.uk/

To contact the Society about these and future exhibitions please email maureenhmorris@btinternet.com