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Amazing amateur artwork selected for 2017 Bath Society of Artists Annual Exhibition at Victoria Art Gallery Bath
There are 400 pieces going on display for all of the Victoria Art Gallery's thousands of visitors to see
Bath artists of all abilities have submitted their finest works in the hope of seeing their artwork on display in the city centre.
The Victoria Art Gallery opened its doors for submissions on Saturday (May 13) for this year's Bath Society of Artists Open Exhibition.
The exhibition showcases the best of the region's artistic talent and each year attracts around 1,000 entries.
Cash prizes are up for grabs for the amateur artists, starting from £250 up to £1,000 as well as knowing thousands of art gallery visitors will see their work.
The Bath Society of Artists Open Exhibition returns to the Victoria Art Gallery this year.
Around 400 entries have now been accepted for this year's display, which opens to the public at 10.30am on Saturday (May 20).
Gallery manager Jon Benington said: "We had upwards of 800 entries and the queues were going up the sides of the building.
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"I was in on the judging on Sunday and the standard is really good.
"We've accepted 400 pieces which is a lot. I can't remember a time we accepted 400. It's about 50 per cent of members and non members too so about 200 each.
"They are going up on the wall now. There's a private viewing on Friday night and then they open to the public on Saturday morning."
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The society was founded in 1904 with 26 members. It has grown over the years to a membership of around 120 diverse, talented artists. Many distinguished 20th-century painters have exhibited with the Society including Walter Sickert, Patrick Heron, Mary Fedden and Howard Hodgkin.
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The annual exhibition, which is open to non-members, also around 13,000 annual visitors, with sales doubling in the last few years.
The prizes on offer total more than £3,000 and include the main prize of £1,000 and a young artist prize of £250. During the exhibition members of the public can vote for their favourite artwork, with the winner receiving £500.
The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, May 20
Art entries can be anything from sculptures to drawings, prints or mixed media. Digital prints and collaborative pieces are accepted but photography is not allowed.
The display will run from May 20 to July 15. Entry is £4. B&NES Discovery Card holders will get free entry.
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