During the First World War Constance Bailward worked as a nursing auxiliary in the Red Cross Hospital for war wounded in Wincanton and produced a series of drawings for a planned alpha bet which are currently being exhibited in Wincanton Library.  With the help of her son and granddaughter we have uncovered the story of her extra-ordinary life which included membership of BAS. Read her story and see some of her work.

James and Damaris Lee had invited members of BAS to spend a day painting in their garden in North Cheriton and so we turned up on a glorious late summer September day at their home, the Well House.  After a welcome cup of coffee and much chat we spread ourselves around the garden, orchard and vegetable patch in search of engaging subjects and were soon wrapped up in what we were doing.  Continue reading A Day with Damaris. Painting at the Well House →

Our exhibition this year was a great success with some 193 works on display selected from the largest submission we have ever had. Here is evidence of the ability of local artists to produce high quality work in a wide range of styles and media.  In addition you can browse on this site and look at images of almost all of the selected works. Simply click on 61st Exhibition 2014.  

Friday 15th saw our Private View which was very well attended. Continue reading Our 61st Exhibition 16th -31st August is On Display Here →

   Hauser and Wirth Somerset: An International Art Gallery at Bruton

The great day has arrived. The splendid new art gallery that Hauser and Wirth – the celebrated international Swiss art dealers – has been planning at Durslade Farm, Bruton, has materialized (fig 1.). From Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year it will be open free to all comers. Continue reading Hauser and Wirth Opens at Durslade Farm, Bruton →

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