Welcome

The society was founded in 1953, by a small group of enthusiastic artists and has now grown to over 250 members.

The aim of the society is to bring together those interested in art whether or not they are practising artists.

Bruton Art Society is a very active society and has a full and interesting programme for its members with events held throughout the year. Meetings are friendly and informative and are held at various venues in the area.

The programme includes:

• Lectures and talks by specialist speakers
• Coach trips to major international art exhibitions in London and provincial art galleries
• Tours to visit gardens and country house collections
• Painting Days for members to paint at selected interesting and beautiful places
• Art workshops and demonstrations given by experienced and inspirational tutors and painters
• The annual art exhibition of members work. This popular exhibition is held in July in the Memorial Hall of King's School, Bruton

Membership

Membership is open to both amateur and professional artists working in watercolour, oil, pastel, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media.

The society also welcomes non-painters who are interested in our programmes of lectures, visits to exhibitions, art galleries and country houses.

All members join initially as Associate Members.

Associate Members can apply in the spring to become Full Members and, if successfull, may submit work for the Annual Exhibition.

If you are interested and would like to find out more, please telephone the Membership Secretary. Click here for committee contact information.