Links to pictures of the exhibition from Tony Easom
Exhibition preview at Salford Art Gallery 18th Feb 2017
A fantastic turn out for the annual exhibition today. It was good to see so many local people supporting the club and viewing the paintings.
The exhibition was opened by Karen Garrido, the ceremonial Mayor of Salford, who spoke highly of the club and mentioned her own art background and interests. She told us that L S Lowry had visited the Art school, where she was studying, and with foresight how she should have purchased one of his paintings when they were selling for 5.00 pounds.
The afternoon started with an excellent introductory speech by Pam Kirk, detailing the history of the club and then Charles Hickson, a professional artist and one of the selectors of the exhibition, spoke of how difficult it had been to select the paintings on show. Carol Parkes, who organized the exhibition, then read out the annual prizewinners and the Mayor presented the winners with their prizes.
Geoffrey Key, the President of the club, presented his award to the winner of the best painting in the exhibition.
The exhibition was opened by Karen Garrido, the ceremonial Mayor of Salford, who spoke highly of the club and mentioned her own art background and interests. She told us that L S Lowry had visited the Art school, where she was studying, and with foresight how she should have purchased one of his paintings when they were selling for 5.00 pounds.
The afternoon started with an excellent introductory speech by Pam Kirk, detailing the history of the club and then Charles Hickson, a professional artist and one of the selectors of the exhibition, spoke of how difficult it had been to select the paintings on show. Carol Parkes, who organized the exhibition, then read out the annual prizewinners and the Mayor presented the winners with their prizes.
Geoffrey Key, the President of the club, presented his award to the winner of the best painting in the exhibition.
Prizewinners 2017
The John Clare Award: The best work involving the figure. Shaun Kelly "Studies of Antoine"
The Betty Murray Award: The best still life in any medium. Alison Burrows "Still life with Japanese dolls"
The Geoffrey Key Award: The Door's choice of the best painting in the exhibition. Pam Kirk "Amsterdam"
The Janet Bewick Award: The best landscape in any medium. Lesley Lewis "Reflection Study"
The John Dunville award: The work voted by the public to be the best in the 2016 exhibition. Tim Ward "Tranquility"
The Betty Murray Award: The best still life in any medium. Alison Burrows "Still life with Japanese dolls"
The Geoffrey Key Award: The Door's choice of the best painting in the exhibition. Pam Kirk "Amsterdam"
The Janet Bewick Award: The best landscape in any medium. Lesley Lewis "Reflection Study"
The John Dunville award: The work voted by the public to be the best in the 2016 exhibition. Tim Ward "Tranquility"
An excellent article in the Manchester Weekly News
