The Society of Scribes and Illuminators | Centenary Exhibition

The Society of Scribes and Illuminators' Centenary Exhibition: Words Made Beautiful

Mall Galleries is thrilled to reopen to the public with the first exhibition of the year 2022: Society of Scribes and Illuminators' Centenary Exhibition!

What to Expect?

The exhibition Words Made Beautiful celebrates an impressive milestone for The Society of Scribes & Illuminators.

The exhibition presents a curated collection of fine calligraphy featuring the work of SSI Fellows and Lay Members, and a beautiful reflection of one hundred years of expressive lettering nurtured by the Society. Drawing on the exhibition title for inspiration, the contributors have used a wide variety of media and techniques to produce an impressive display of contemporary works that reveal the breadth and diversity of calligraphy and lettering as a modern art form. The exhibition also offers a rare opportunity to view historical works by some of the most notable calligraphers of the 20th century, kindly loaned by the Crafts Study Centre. A number of seminal historical works by Fellows of the Society accompanies the newer pieces.

The exhibition will also travel during the year to Swansea Museum (5-19 August) and Stockport Art Gallery (dates TBC).

About The Society of Scribes & Illuminators

Founded in 1921, the Society has actively and enthusiastically championed the art of calligraphy for one hundred years.  

Learn more about the Society of Scribes and Illuminators HERE