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Monday 5 February
MURMURATIONS

Visit to Ham Wall/ Shapwick Heath to watch/sketch/photograph the spectacular murmurations
Full details nearer the date.

5 March – 5 April
SPRING EXHIBITION

Bridgwater Arts Centre
Time for members to show their new works. Visitors enjoy seeing the wide range of work, style and subjects in this popular annual exhibition.

5 March – 5 April
MEET THE ARTISTS

A popular event to meet members and see their new work in the Spring Exhibition. All welcome. Free. Refreshments.

Saturday 6 April
AGM

From 12 noon

Saturday 8 May
en plein air I
AXBRIDGE

Visit to Somerset’s smallest and historic town.
Lots to see and capture. Medieval streets, market square, many interesting buildings.
Open to all artists. Details below.

Friday 17 May
COFFEE & CLAY MORNING

Brick & Tile Museum, Bridgwater.
A fun day with fellow members. Tour of museum, time for drawing/painting, make a traditional tile.
Guests welcome
Refreshments included. £10

Sunday 9 June
en plein air II
NT TYNTESFIELD

Plenty to inspire you at this ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland.
Open to all artists. Details below.

11 June – 5 July
SUMMER EXHIBITION

Taunton Brewhouse

Last year members sold a record amount of works here. This exhibition in a fine gallery in the heart of Taunton is well worth a visit.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hang your work in this popular gallery.

Tuesday 11 June 7-9pm
MEET THE ARTISTS

A popular event to meet members and see their new work in Taunton’s premier gallery.
Bring a guest. Refreshments.

Saturday 13 July
en plein air III
TAUNTON

Somerset’s bustling county town.
Plenty of inspiration for artists with Museum, Park, Historic Buildings.
Open to all artists. Details below.

Wednesday 4 September
LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP

Huntstile Organic Farm
Open to all artists.
A peaceful location in lovely old farmhouse. Free parking. Refreshments available.

5-29 November
EN PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION

Bridgwater Arts Centre
Bringing together member’s and guest’s works of Axbridge, Tyntesfield and Taunton. An opportunity to purchase an early Christmas gift.

Tuesday 5 November 7-9pm
MEET THE ARTISTS
A popular event to meet the artists and see their new work. Bring a guest. Refreshments.

DECEMBER
Christmas Celebration

A seasonal gathering with friends and members.

THE EN PLEIN AIR SERIES. An Open event for all artists

All Somerset Artists are invited to join society members during the summer to capture the beauty and colour of Somerset. Three beautiful and challenging locations have been selected: Historic Town of Axbridge, National Trust’s Tyntesfield and Somerset’s county town Taunton.

Registration fee is only £5 and this includes hanging fees for two pictures in the November En Plein Air Exhibition at Bridgwater Arts Centre.

All Somerset artists in all mediums, from amatuers to professionals are invited.

You can join fellow members on the days above or choose when it is more convenient for you to visit the locations and complete your artwork.
The exhibition will be widely publicised both via the press and online giving your art maximum local exposure.