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29th March to 25th April Spring Exhibition
Rose Paterson Gallery, Weston Park, Weston-under-lizard, Shifnal, TF11 8LE
Entries open: 15th January
Entries close: 25th February
Artwork hand in and hanging: 28th March, 10:30am-12pm
Artwork collection and exhibition take down: 25th April, 4pm-6pm
Online Exhibition [New for 2024] 24th June- 14th July
Our online exhibition is a new event for 2024, aimed at making our exhibitions more inclusive – particularly for our international members, and while we search for new galleries to host exhibitions at across the UK. More details will be made available closer to the time.
Entry open and closing dates yet to be arranged
International Members Award [New for 2024] A brand new award designed to recognise our growing number of international members and the work they are doing. We will be giving more information out about this once we have finalised the details – so keep an eye out!
1st August to 31st August Annual Charity Art Auction
We will welcome donations of artwork between 6x4” and A5 for our annual auction to raise money for our 2024 charity partner. The subject matter will be announced once our 2024 charity partner is decided.
Entries open: 17th June
Entries close: 15th July
11th October to 5th November Autumn Exhibition
The Station, Station Yard, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4LD
Entries open: 5th August
Entries close: 8th September
Exhibition hand in and hanging: 10th October, 10:30am-12pm
Autumn Exhibition preview: To be confirmed, but expected to be held on the 10th October
Artwork collection and exhibition take down: 6th November, 10:30am-12pm
Art Competition: We will host our annual art competition at our Autumn Exhibition. Categories and judges will be announced nearer the time.
2024 AGM - Date to be confirmed
Information: our annual general meeting will be held via zoom, the link will be made available nearer the time.
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We are continuing to host online events throughout 2023, and are planning a number of members events for 2024 where members can meet in person, gather reference material, and build their creative and business skills.
Every Tuesday, 2pm – Zoom social
Monthly seminars [New for late 2023] , dates to be confirmed
We’re hoping to get some seminars up and running which will cover creative, business, and animal related topics, helping you to build your skills and confidence. If you have any suggestions for topics, or have some knowledge to share with the group (our first few seminars will be hosted by committee members!) then please get in touch with us.
March 2024 – Visit to a nature reserve/charity partner
June 2024- Visit to wildlife centre/zoo/charity partner
September 2024 - Visit to DSWF: Wildlife Artist Of The Year