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Here are the Winners!

1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes were awarded for the Lady Shepperd Awards at our Annual Meeting. Did you guess which one would be the winner? It was a tough choice judging the amazing paintings on display.... Read more »

The Lady Shepperd Awards

The Lady Shepperd Awards theme this year is 'Celebrations!' The theme was chosen as it is our 40th Anniversary! We can't wait to see what our talented artists create this year. Watch this space!... Read more »

We Have a Winner!

Visitors voted for their favourite painting at our Annual Exhibition this year and after counting up nearly 300 votes we have a winner...... Read more »

From Basic Drawings to Amazing Pieces

Stoneleigh member, Sundhar Srinivasan was chosen for The Gibson Award this year. Sundhar has shown throughout the years that his disability does not hinder him from finding his creativity and producing amazing pieces of art!... Read more »

And the Winners are…

Trees! Glorious Trees! What would you draw/paint when presented with the theme 'Trees'? Find out what our three winners created and were awarded for expressing their imagination on this particular them.... Read more »

Inspired to discover her confidence…

After joining Conquest Art I felt inspired to do a practical based art course. This I completed through ‘London Art College’.  As I have an interest in art I wanted to gain a greater awareness of different art techniques and skills. Doing this course has improved my confidence and ability in using different mediums. Many ... Read more »

Life After Stroke Awards 2016

Formby Group Member, Barry Parkinson was nominated this year for a Creative Arts Award, part of ‘The Life After Stroke Awards 2016’. The Stroke Association hosts these awards every year to recognise the achievements of everyone affected by stroke. They celebrate stroke survivors for showing tremendous spirit and determination after their stroke. This award is ... Read more »

Lack of confidence to radiant face

The Gibson Award was set up at the request of Gladys Gibson who made provision for an annual trophy to go to the member who has shown particular achievement during the year. This year Janet Cozens from the Godalming Group was nominated for the award. Janet could not attend the AGM so Lady Shepperd and ... Read more »

And the prize goes to…

At the Annual General Meeting each year our Patron, Lady Shepperd, sponsors an exhibition of artwork by Members. The theme is set by Lady Shepperd and is open to all interpretations and types of media. All items are displayed at the AGM at which time a selection and awards of first, second, and third prizes ... Read more »