Hertford Art Society 26th Members’ Show
Cowbridge Hall, Cowbridge, Hertford SG14 1PG
Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd November 2024
All Members of Hertford Art Society are invited to put work into this Show and this year 58 artists contributed 198 works.
Visitors enjoyed a great variety of artwork in all manner of mediums. Some were bold and colourful, some delicate, some monochrome. There were abstract images which told mysterious stories; atmospheric landscapes, townscapes and seascapes; still life images (two giant scones topped with jam looked delicious), boats and cranes; flower paintings in many exciting styles; engaging portraits and figures (one of passengers on a tube train, caught in their own worlds); and brilliant images of animals and birds. There was a spooky corner as the opening evening was Halloween. 3D work featured in wire, wood and ceramic and two displays of fruit on large reclaimed pieces of bark which had been imaginatively painted.
There was a quiz for children to seek out answers as they looked around (with a bit of help from their parents!) and a great selection of arty greetings cards.
Many Members helped to set up this 3 day show. There is a great deal of work involved and grateful thanks go to all the Members who gave their time and to the stewards who greeted visitors and ensured that all ran smoothly.
The Show was very well received and visitors commented on the wide variety of exhibits, something to please everyone. Many were also delighted to be able to enjoy the refreshments and homemade cakes contributed by Members.
Prizewinners
Marie Goldsmith Award for a Member with a high standard of work who has served the Art Society well without formal recognition
- The World in Boxes by Jenny Stratfold - Collage
Stephen Lowe Award for most intriguing work
- Fascinating Rhythm by Marianne Dorn - Mixed Media
Visitors’ Choice Award
- Flowers for you by Anne Roworth - Acrylic
This year there was an extra prize awarded for The Best Title
- Circles of pleasure by Ray Ward - Acrylic
There was also a Raffle of a beautiful flower painting kindly donated by Eugenia Alekseyev.
The World in Boxes by Jenny Stratfold - Collage
Fascinating Rhythm by Marianne Dorn - Mixed Media
Flowers for you by Anne Roworth - Acrylic
Circles of pleasure by Ray Ward - Acrylic
Members' Show Gallery
- 26th Members Show November 2024
- 25th Members Show October 2023
- 24th Members Show October 2022 - 37 images by Mark Roger Ely
- 23rd Members Show October 2021 - 44 images by Mark Roger Ely
- Online Members Show October 2020 - 141 images
- 22nd Members Show November 2019 - 16 images
- 21st Members Show October 2018 - 32 images by Mark Roger Ely
- 20th Members Show October 2017 - 47 images by Mark Roger Ely
- 19th Members Show October 2016 - 34 images by Mark Roger Ely
- 18th Members Show October 2015 - 36 images by Mark Roger Ely
- Members Show 2008
Member's Show Awards
We are grateful to our Sponsors for the following Awards.
Each year the following prizes are awarded:
- The John Godden Award for the best in Show chosen by the Members, donated by the Godden family.
- The Visitors' Choice Award supported by Hertford's Art Shop, Hertfordshire Graphics.
- The May Bennett Award for the best Still Life, donated by the Bennett family.
- The Most Intriguing/Innovative Artwork - from 2010, the additional prize is a free website design & hosting for 1 year, donated by Mark Ely of SG7.biz.
Members Show 14th Anniversary 2011
MEMBERS' SHOW
Background The Members' Show is an annual exhibition, exclusively for the work by Members of the Hertford Art Society. It has been running successfully for a number of years now and has maintained a consistently high standard of work.
