This year marks the society’s 75th Annual Exhibition in what will be a landmark celebration of local artistic talent and creativity thriving within the borough. The exhibition is free to view and includes works in a wide range of media including paintings, sculptures, photography, and textiles. Many of the featured works are available for sale.
A preview of this exhibition takes place on Thursday 11 December 2025, from 6pm to 8pm, and everyone is welcome.
“ I’m really looking forward to this exhibition and congratulations to the Walsall Society of Artists on their 75th anniversary exhibition.
Councillor Gary Flint, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Health and Wellbeing at Walsall Council
The society has inspired many generations of artists and art lovers alike and this exhibition showcases the incredible talent of its members, a diverse group of local artists, from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic emerging talents.
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The Walsall Society of Artists aims to inspire, inform and support the pursuit of creating art. As part of the exhibition, live art demonstrations are being held on selected Saturdays in January and February 2026 from 10am to 4pm, offering a unique opportunity to see the creative process in action.
Summary of the live art demonstrations schedule
Saturday 13 December 2025, from 10am to 4pm:
Hazel Lea - Traditional Oil Painting
Elizabeth Whitehouse - Contemporary Watercolour Still Life
Saturday 3 January 2026, from 10am to 4pm:
Steve Woodhams - Cubism in Multi-Media
Gail Britt - Breaking the Rules with Oil and Acrylic
Saturday 10 January 2026, from 10am to 4pm:
Simon Tew - Wildlife in Acrylics
Rachel David - Gelli Plate Printing
Saturday 17 January 2026, from 10am to 4pm:
Pam Renhard - Gelli Plate Printing
Bärbel Withers - Acrylics
Saturday 24 January 2026, from 10am to 4pm:
Jean Walker - Being Bold with Oil Paint
Denise Bowen - Drawing in Metal
Saturday 31 January 2026, from 10am to 4pm:
Delilah Ford - Figurative Painting in Oils
Baz King - Charcoal Drawing Landscape
Saturday 7 February 2026, from 10am to 4pm:
Nataliya Hodson - A Lesson in Charcoal
Joe Frankham - Contemporary Photography
Saturday 14th February 2026, 10am-4pm
Kate Sawbridge - Creations in Collage
Judith Sawbridge - Watercolour Wildlife
For more information, please visit: https://thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk/exhibition/walsall-society-of-artists-75th-annual-exhibition/
For more information about the Walsall Society of Artists, visit: www.walsallsocietyofartists.co.uk
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About The New Art Gallery Walsall
The New Art Gallery Walsall presents, collects and interprets historic, modern and contemporary art in innovative and challenging ways, welcoming visitors from all over the globe as well as our immediate locality. They aim to increase the understanding and enjoyment of arts and culture through a dynamic exhibition, education and events programme.
The New Art Gallery Walsall is funded by revenue support from Walsall Council and Arts Council England. The New Art Gallery Walsall is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm; Sundays 12-4pm. Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays. Free admission.
For more information, visit: www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk
