“The standards have been really high this year and everyone has said how brilliant the exhibition is, so we are delighted!” Ruth Swain of Oxford Art Society tells us, following the opening of their annual members exhibition in Oxford this weekend.
‘everyone has said how brilliant the exhibition is, so we are delighted’
“Lots of the work sold at the private view on Friday night which we were really pleased about, but there is so much more for sale, and it’s very reasonably priced,” Ruth adds, “but yes the feedback has been amazing.”
To clarify, there are 127 pieces of art for sale from some of Oxfordshire’s top artists. After a rigorous judging selection where 200+ pieces of members art were submitted; from sculpture to painting, textiles to ceramics, prints to drawings, the final selection was made, with 16 new artists making the final cut.
200 pieces were submitted, 127 making the final cut
Free to enter, the Oxford Art Society’s Members Exhibition is held at Kendrew Barn Gallery at St John’s College in Oxford city centre until April 7, providing the perfect place to appreciate the scope and breath of our local artists and purchase some of their work at the same time.
“Many of the pieces and artists on display are either award-winning or exhibit in big London galleries, so the calibre of the work on display is really good, and its such a prestigious venue,” Ruth adds.
‘it’s really important for OAS members to be able to showcase their work locally’
“More than that, it’s really important for OAS members to be able to showcase their work locally, which is why we hold this annual exhibition, which people really enjoy and return to every year.
And there are so many different genres, styles and mediums to enjoy whether it’s abstract or more traditional work, landscapes or portraits and so much more. So come along. We want as many people as possible to pop in and take a look.
‘come along. We want as many people as possible to pop in and take a look’
And with prices ranging from £85 to £5000, OAS hopes there is something that will not only catch per eye but suit your budget! And if you can’t make it in persona all the art is available to buy online as well HERE
Oxford Art Society’s Members Exhibition is open daily from 11am-6pm until April 7. There is no charge for admission. For more details go to https://oxfordartsociety.co.uk/exhibitions/
