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Bath Society of Artists launches its Summer Open Exhibition on Friday 19 May, 2017. This popular annual event is always exciting and well attended owing to the high standard of exhibits selected and displayed at the City's prestigious Victoria Gallery , situated beside the historic and picturesque Pulteney Bridge The show will run until 15 July 2017, daily from 10.30 am - 5.00 pm. Invitation info Invitation image artist copyright Maxine Foster I'm delighted to have had two of my small paintings selected (see below). They're both framed and rendered in oil on gesso primed board, so keep an eye out for them if you happen to be among the many visitors to cross the Gallery threshold this summer. 'Tidal Beach'   SOLD 'Gwithian Sky and Sea'   SOLD Click images to enlarge. Click highlighted links to find out more about Bath Society of Arts, Victoria Art Gallery and Pulteney Bridge. Lesley Ninnes St

Some of you may remember a painting I completed back in March 2013 for the October raffle fundraiser at St Ives Society of Artists?  Well here's a pic which appeared in a recent edition of our independent, local weekly newspaper  The St Ives Times & Echo of yours truly making the official 'live raffle draw' for 'Porthmeor Reflection', which was won by a lady from Chester. Proceeds from the monthly raffle are in aid of the roof fund and much needed restoration of the Mariners Gallery .  Tickets are available now for the Christmas raffle  prize painting by Paul Wadsworth .  Copyright St Ives Times & Echo When I visited Bath in July 2013 for the preview of the Bath Society of  Artists Open Exhibition  author/critic/ artist Peter Davies was close to completing his book 'Bath Society of Artists A History' which has been published by St Ives Printing & Publishing Co. The book charts the 109 year history of the Soci

Just over a week ago I travelled up to Bath for the preview of Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition.  Decades have passed since I last visited and it was thrilling to be back in this beautiful city, albeit for a very short time!   'Pulteney Bridge' And the weather was gorgeous - no need to worry about taking a brolly - or even a cardigan for that matter! The preview was extremely busy and the diversity of styles and subject matter of the 300 artworks displayed made for a really interesting evening.  Sadly no pics as photography is not permitted.  Click  here  for more information about the current exhibition. I stayed at Travelodge Bath Waterside  which is situated at Widcombe Basin alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal and just minutes on foot from Bath Railway Station and the Town Centre.  There was no air conditioning so my room was extremely hot, although it was possible to open the large picture window a few inches.  The staff

Just heard that the two paintings (below) will be included in Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition which runs from 6 July-31 August, 2013.  I'm very pleased to have had work accepted for the third year in a row!  Click  here  to find out more. 'Sweet Williams' oil on canvas, white wood frame.  SOLD detail detail 'Rainy Coast' oil on primed board, white wood frame.  SOLD Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes.

For those of you intending to visit the Bath Society of Artists 107th Annual Exhibition, now is the time to pay a visit, as the exhibition closes at 5 pm on Saturday 19 May.  Below are images and text from the accompanying catalogue - click to enlarge.   Click  here  to go to the Society website. Plus, entry is admission free!

My goodness, time flies and the Bath Society of Artists 107th Annual Open Exhibition is already underway.  Click here   to visit the website and for information re opening times and location.  Admission is free and the show continues until 19 May 2012. I'm delighted to have had two paintings accepted this year: 'Jug of Anemones', oil on canvas and 'Waves Piling Up', oil on board.   SOLD Again fingers are crossed that they'll sell.  Visit if you're able, as there are hundreds of diverse artworks displayed, with something for every taste. Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes.  Happy Easter. x