Competition Winners
The Wimborne Art Club Pop-up exhibition on 23rd August saw the club celebrating 50 years of art. To mark the event the club challenged it's members to submit an art work on the theme of 'celebration' to be judged by the Mayor and Mayoress of Wimborne on the day.
The Mayor, Cllr Jeff Hart and Mayoress Barbara Hart found the judging a challenge given the high standard of the entries. Eventually the winners were chosen.
Third place, Anne Gooch for her painting of students celebrating their exam results.
Second place, Maria Cooper for Wimborne High Street with bunting.
First place, Hilary Foley for the majesty of the composition and the celebration bunting.
photo: L-R Mayor Cllr Jeff Hart, Mayoress Barbara Hart, Jim Champion (past chair), Rosemary McDonald (current chair) and Margaret Litchfield (past chair).
Celebrating 50 Years of Art
Wimborne Art Club are celebrating 50 years of being ‘passionate about art’. Founded in 1975 the idea was to provide a forum for members to share their enthusiasm for painting and this still holds true today. The club has served as a hub for artists of all ages and levels; fostering creativity and camaraderie.
Meeting every second Thursday, members are offered a variety of activities, including painting demonstrations and workshops in various mediums and subject matter, as well as more craft based activities such as pop up cards and gel plate printing.
The club organises various events, including exhibitions displaying the work of its members and engaging with the wider community. If you would like to find out more or pop in for a taster session.
Up the Garden Path
Walford Mill Crafts
23rd to 4th May 2025
Come along and follow Andy 'Up the Garden Path' in this exhibition of vibrant and bold garden landscapes.
Andy will be in residence at Walford Mill from 23rd April to 4th May.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Bernie who won this year's sponsors prize at the Sherborne Open Art Exhibition with his oil painting 'Somewhere in Dorset'.
Summer Art Exhibition
Wimborne Art Club are holding their Summer Exhibition on Saturday the 10th August at the Church House, Wimborne. This one day exhibition showcases the artistic talents of its members. There is a varied selection of subject matter and styles, on display and for sale; something to suit everyone’s taste and pocket.
One of the artists featured is Jan Wall, who has been a member of the club for 20 years, ‘Jan was born in Dorset and trained and worked as a potter.
Jan’s love is painting with watercolours, ‘I love the happy accidents and use salt / cling film etc. on a diverse range of subjects. Whatever inspires me’. This painting of Old Harry by Jan is painted in Watercolour.
The day-long exhibition opens on Saturday 10 August at 10:30 am to 4:30pm, Entry is free.
Wimborne Plein Air 2024
A first for Wimborne and what a glorious sunny day it was. The 4th May saw over 100 artists took part including club members Sue James, Anne Gooch, Rosemary McDonald & Andy Smith, below are their entries.
