We are a friendly and inclusive group of mainly amateur artists and others with an interest in the visual arts. We welcome new members.
Most of the Society's activities take place in the Pavilion which is next to the Memorial Hall, Oak Street, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3YP.
Most of the Society's activities take place in the Pavilion which is next to the Memorial Hall, Oak Street, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3YP.
Progamme of Events
We have a full programme of events with some activities in every month of the year, including an annual exhibition in August.
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At our monthly meetings we enjoy a talk by a knowledgeable guest speaker or a demonstration by an accomplished artist.
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The enthusiastic "Thursday Group" meet weekly to paint, draw, chat and enjoy each other's company.
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The annual exhibition provides an opportunity for members to show their work in the spacious Memorial Hall, Lechlade.
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Full day workshops focus on specialist skills and techniques with an expert tutor to provide helpful guidance and support.
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Outdoor painting days are held in the summer at favourite locations such as Buscot Park, Coleshill and local gardens.
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Occasional open studios allow visitors to see some of our members at work in a friendly and welcoming environment.
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Galleries
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Members can exhibit photographs of their work in an online members' artwork gallery; some work is for sale.
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News and Awards
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The Society's news, newsletters and magazine; exhibitions, art related events and other activities of interest to members.
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Photographs and reports for past events (meetings, workshops, social lunches, painting days etc) are available to view online.
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All of the work on display at the annual exhibition is eligible to receive the Patron's Award.
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The Society has its own Oscart Award presented each year at the AGM; the winner is chosen by the members.
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Membership
Christmas Lunch at Wrag Barn
Friday 12th December - Report and photographs here
Pop Up Sale Saturday 6th December
Another successful sale ... and there was homemade cake!
Some early photographs here
Some early photographs here
Newsletter & Words of Art Issue 25
The November 2025 issue of our Newsletter and Magazine is now
available to view and download at News
available to view and download at News
Monthly Meeting Tuesday 11th Nov
Jackie Garner demonstrated ""Abstract Acrylics Drawn from Nature"
Short report and photographs here
Short report and photographs here
"Still Life" © 2020 Sue Moir
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"Venice" © 2020 Sue Moir
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The Society was formed in 1986. Read more about its history, aims, activities, constitution and privacy policy.
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Contact the Society by email about such things as membership, events, annual exhibition, news or publicity.
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