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Sutton Coldfield Society of Artists
Providing a focus for artists of all abilities to learn, practise and develop their artistic skills
To download the above newsletter click HERE
For older newsletters from previous years click HERE
OR HERE https://suttoncoldfieldsocietyofartists.co.uk/?page_id=15
For other work by Keith please see HERE
Welcome to our Spring Exhibition 2021
Welcome to our āVirtual Spring Exhibitionā. Under normal circumstances our Exhibitions would be held at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall. Unfortunately, we are unable to do so as it is in use as a Covid Vaccination Centre.
So, to avoid disappointment to our members and the public, we have created this page on our website to host the exhibition for you to enjoy.
Please take a virtual tour of the artwork submitted by our members and appreciate the paintings and sculptures on display. Each item is titled in the normal way with the medium used, the artistās name and the sale price. If you wish to purchase any of the artwork marked for sale, please follow the contact guidance given below.
We hope you enjoy our āVirtualā exhibition and that you will encourage your friends and family to visit our website and take a tour. If you wish to provide feedback or leave a comment, please use the comments box at the foot of the page, after the images.
If you are interested in joining the Sutton Coldfield Society of Artists, further details can be found here https://suttoncoldfieldsocietyofartists.co.uk/?p=34
Public Vote
As with our usual exhibition, we encouraged visitors to vote for their favourite exhibit. Results are shown at the bottom of this post.
Award Winners
The names of the award winners, selected by an independent judge, can be seen below the picture gallery.
Sales
To purchase artwork from this exhibition, please email our Exhibition Secretary, Jean Willis on jean.willis684@gmail.com and provide your name, email address and contact telephone number. Please also indicate which piece of artwork you are interested in. The Exhibition Secretary will then contact you to arrange payment and covid-safe delivery or collection.
Hover over an image for info or click to ENLARGE & then scroll through the slideshow viewer using the arrow keys.
SCSA Spring Exhibition 2021
Award Winners
Ratcliffe Award for Best Painting in Any Medium
Winner:
64 Vase of Orange Flowers, Linda Hudson
Highly Commended:
47 Bedtime, Tony Sawbridge
Mavis Mottram Award for the Best Landscape
Winner
13 Mouse Hole Harbour 2, Anthony Reeves
Highly Commended
53 Blackthorn Tunnel, Jean Willis
Ashwood Veterinary Clinic Award for Best Animal Painting
Winner
21 Breakfast is Served, Len Roberts
Highly Commended
65 Geese at GuƩdelon, Linda Hudson
Turner-Hilton Award for Best Textile
Winner
20 Stitched Selfie, Carolyn Bradburn
Highly Commended
9 Harlequin Rhythms, Margaret Fairhead
Vesey Arts and Crafts Award for Best Flora Painting
Winner
56 Iris Purple and Blue in the Sunshine, Mathe Shepherd
Highly Commended
31 Eco Floral 2, Una Smith
Emily Smith Award for Best Watercolour Painting
Winner
1 Tool Storage, Keith Ripley
Highly Commended
58 Morning Light Dartmouth, Geoff Stubbins
SCSA Award for Best 3D Exhibit
Winner
38 a,b Gossip, Petra Rohr-Rouendaal
Highly Commended
42 a,b Mikado, Helen Willis
Winners of the public vote
1st place – ‘The Language of Silence’ by Shameela Yoosuf Ali
Joint 2nd place – ‘Will I Ever Fly Again’ by Paul Davis, ‘Morning Light Dartmouth’ by Geoff Stubbins
Shared 3rd place – ‘Rainbow Trees’ by Paul Davis, ‘Gossip’ by Petra Rƶhr-Rouendaal, ‘Lotti on my Sketchbook’ by Petra Rƶhr-Rouendaal & ‘Blackthorn Tunnel’ by Jean Willis
(Joint winners listed in alphabetical order of artist’s surname)
Just click any image for information & slide show viewer
Welcome to our āVirtual Autumn Exhibitionā. Under normal circumstances our Autumn Exhibition would be held at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall. Unfortunately, we are unable to do so as it would be difficult to maintain social distancing in accordance with Government Guidelines to ensure the safety of our members and visitors. So, to avoid disappointment to our members and the public, we have created this page on our website to host the exhibition for you to enjoy. Please take a virtual tour of the artwork submitted by our members and appreciate the paintings and sculptures on display. Each item is titled in the normal way with the medium used, the artistās name and the sale price. If you wish to purchase any of the artwork marked for sale, please follow the contact guidance given below.
We hope you enjoy our āVirtualā exhibition and that you will encourage your friends and family to visit our website and take a tour. If you wish to provide feedback or leave a comment, please use the comments box at the foot of the page, after the images. If you are interested in joining the Sutton Coldfield Society of Artists, further details can be found HERE
Public VoteĀ As with our usual exhibition,Ā we encourage visitors to vote for their favourite exhibit.Ā ToĀ do this now online you can scroll down right to the bottom and vote in the āComment Boxā, then click āPost Commentā.Ā The exhibition closes on the 15th of November.
Sales To purchase artwork from this exhibition, please email our Exhibition Secretary, Jean Willis on jean.willis684@gmail.com and provide your name, email address and contact telephone number. Please also indicate which piece of artwork you are interested in. The Exhibition Secretary will then contact you as soon as possible.
The list of prize winners is shown under the gallery.
Hover over an image for info or click to ENLARGE & then scroll through the slideshow viewer using the arrow keys.
SCSA Autumn Exhibition 2020 Award Winners
Ada Wilkinson Award for Best Painting in Any Medium – Ā£20 Cheque
Winner: Keith Ripley for ‘Me by Me’
Highly Commended: James Ware for ‘Sunset at Bosham’
Mavis Mottram Award for the Best Landscape
Winner: James Ware for ‘Sunset at Bosham’
Highly Commended: Deborah Hodgson for ‘Geese on Wyndley Pool’
Doris Jackson Award for the Best Watercolour – Ā£20 cheque
Winner: Geoff Stubbins for ‘Evening Light, Thurlstone’
Highly Commended: Alan Hunt for ‘Building Project’
Silver Salver Award for Best Portrait – Salver
Winner: Keith Ripley for ‘Me by Me’
Highly Commended: Ken Walker for ‘Alan’
Madge Oliver Award for Best Pastel – Glass Trophy
Winner: Deborah Hodgson for ‘Seat at Blackroot Pool’
Highly Commended: Geraldine Foster for ‘Amber Eyes’
Jean and Bob Dressler Award for Best Mixed Media Artwork ā Marble Trophy
Winner: Debra Lane for ‘Sergeant Pepper’
Highly Commended: Bob Pagett for ‘Boats, Lyme Regis’
SCSA Best 3D Exhibit
Winner: Petra Rƶhr-Rouendaal for ‘Weather the Storm’
Highly Commended: Petra Rƶhr-Rouendaal for ‘Tulela’
To see the detailed list of all the artists entries with prices where applicable please click HERE
The award of prizes was decided by a membersā vote and prizes were awarded in each category as follows:
1st Prize – Ā£100 2nd Prize – Ā£50 3rd Prize – Ā£25
Membersā votes were checked and verified by an independent adjudicator.
Hover over each picture for information or click to enlarge
Category 1 ā Accomplished and Professional Artists
Category 2 ā Beginners and Improvers
Category 3 ā 3D work
This is an extra post as a reminder – The closing date is 23 August!
Painting challenges given to members during the lockdown. Hover over an image to see more info & click to see enlarged image in slide-show viewer. Then use arrow keys to scroll through.
Spring (April 2021)
Reflections (March 2021)
My Daily Exercise (February 2021)
Winter 2020
Autumn 2020
Still life 2020
The Sutton Coldfield Society of Artists was formed in 1947 to encourage painting as a recreation in Sutton Coldfield. The Society has now grown to over 150 members and has established itself as one of the principle art societies in the Midlands providing a focus for artists of all abilities to learn, practise and develop their artistic skills.
The Society organises a programme of monthly art tutorial demonstrations and workshops by professional artists held on a Saturday at Mere Green Community Centre. Informal Sunday painting days are also held monthly at the Mere Green Community Centre, Sutton Coldfield where members meet to socialise, paint from still life and from a live model. In addition, various painting days at outside venues are arranged during the summer months and trips to the London galleries are a yearly event.
Exhibitions of members work are the focal point for the Society and these are currently held each Spring and Autumn at the Sutton Coldfield Town Hall for ten days. Entries are selected to ensure a high standard and various awards are presented for best paintings and craft work. Exhibitions are well attended by the public and have become a popular event on the social calendar.
Please use the buttons provided to browse our site for more information.
For Membership Details and an Application Form pleaseĀ click here.
Alternatively, telephone the Membership Secretary on 0121 323 3826
or email : winglien1@gmail.com