The Society of Women Artists | 164th Annual Open Exhibition
- | West, East and North Galleries
Open Tuesday 24th June, 3pm - 5pm and Thursday 26th June - Saturday 28th June, 10am - 5pm
£3 Admission
The Society of Women Artists will be presenting a stunning collection of original works, from some of the finest women artists working today from the UK and beyond, at Mall Galleries, June 24 – 28.
Many renowned artists with diverse interests will be exhibiting; you will be able to browse 450 works, from members and non-members, including: oil paintings, watercolours, drawings, etchings, lithographs, screen prints, sculpture, ceramics, portraiture, landscapes, and a rich balance of abstract and figurative, traditional and quirky.
This is a fabulous opportunity to view work of artists who regularly exhibit at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, the ING Discerning Eye, the Royal Watercolour Society, The Royal West of England Academy, The Royal Society of Sculptors, The New English Art Club, the Scottish Academy, The Royal Ulster Academy, to name but a few.
Spotlighting Women Artists
For many years the SWA has contributed to the Breast Cancer Now Charity and at each year’s exhibition the SWA offers a special evening for BCN to host their own fundraising event with contributions from sales on the night and an auction of works donated by members of the Society.
The Society also runs a special Event supporting their Young People’s Art Initiative. This year it will be on Tuesday 24th June 6pm - 8.30pm where Dora Bertolluti, professional photographer and wife of the late Ken Howard OBE RA, will open the Evening’s proceedings, alongside guest speaker Lisa Carrodus of Circles of Art, a main sponsor of the SWA. Please see the SWA Website for information re tickets.
The SWA is a very historic and important society. It was founded in 1855 by courageous and talented women who were unable to exhibit in the male-dominated culture they were born into. Every generation of women since has taken the baton and run with it with an energy and determination that comes through in their vibrant and eclectic work today.
"The SWA continues to promote women artists and prides itself on the very diverse nature of the work shown during our Annual Open Exhibition from both our non-members and our members."
