A big thank you from the 2nd year Fine Art students collective “ Effergy Art “ at the University of Bolton. The  contributions from members of Salford Art club helped swell the  total number of artwork offered at auction to over 100. A last minute change of date did not derail the students endeavors. Brilliant teamwork delivered £214 into the kitty for funding their exhibition in May 2017. All items were auctioned anonymously. Lots of banter and good hearted rival bidding. Top price paid was £28.
Unsold items will be offered for sale at the next fund raising event. ( probably Valentine’s Day stall in Chancellors Mall)
This initiative is part of the module “ Employability and Enterprise”, to prepare students for life in the Art world after graduation.
​By John Roberts
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 Another great night at the annual meal . A good attendance and good food.
An interesting quiz and lots of lively conversation. A point that was brought up by the chairman's speech; " Painting can be a solitary time and the Wednesday night club gives artists a chance to meet and chat with a friendly, like minded people ."
On a side note we also make a profit from our sale of teas and coffees - a feat not always accomplished by beverage companies. Amazing what you can learn!

 
​Looking forward to next year and the continued success of the club. Our patron, Geoffrey Key, was good enough to donate a prize of a book on The Northern School and fortunately didn't win it himself. Lots of other prizes, although it was interesting to note that the wine and chocolates went before the easel!