Open Call to the 74th Annual Exhibition is Closed! Last year all the submissions came in mid way through the open call. This year what a last weekend with over 60% coming in in the last two days. Not a weekend I want to repeat, as you had all left it so late and were […]

Wendy Priest’s Fantastic Solo Exhibition, St Paul’s Gallery at The Crossing in Walsall. St Paul’s Gallery, The Crossing, Darwall Street, Walsall, WS1 1DA (Next to the bus station) Saturday 26th October to Thursday 28th November 2024 The Gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 4.00pm. Express and Star Interview with Wendy Priest at The […]

Unfortunately I was unable to do this but I do have a report from another WSA member. ‘We got there about 11 o’clock. The crowd was amazing, and tents, all very neat, stretched from the Art Gallery almost up to the church.   The main event took place in front of the gallery and people were drawn to this; […]

Day Trips Our next organised trip is to Melbourne Arts Festival, Derbyshire. This is on Saturday 14th September.  Fingers crossed for decent weather as we’re hoping for a day packed with art, craft, music, workshops, culture and community spirit in the lovely village of Melbourne. Melbourne Oxford Trip Our previous day out was to Oxford in July. We had a thoroughly […]

Lets put the last few months behind us and look forward to the inspirational colours of Autumn. I’ll concentrate, to begin with, on what’s to come rather than what’s gone.The most inportant item on the WSA calendar at this time of year is the Annual Exhibition. This is our 75th year and our 74th exhibition. Our last exhibition was exceptional […]

Speaking of exhibitions… Like us humans, art exhibitions come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from the fabulous International Biennales to the most modest of club or solo artist shows. Our society has its own annual exhibition which we are familiar with and very proud of, together with other exhibitions held throughout the year at […]

The Crossing, Darwall Street, Walsall Exhibition Opens 30th August – 27th September Walsall Society of Artists, Elizabeth Whitehouse, Hazel Lea, Ann Hackett, Steve Woodhams, Jean Walker, Pam Renhard, and John Renhard, have come together in a group exhibition as “The Painterly Set”. All of the artists are extremely talented and the exhibition at the Crossing, […]

Join the Walsall Society of Artists for a captivating day trip to the Melbourne Festival in Derbyshire on Saturday, 14th September 2024. Discover a vibrant array of art, music, and crafts in one of Derbyshire’s most picturesque villages. Due to the cancellation of our Bath trip on 24th August, we’re excited to focus our artistic energies on this enriching event. Reserve your spot by 6th September for an unforgettable cultural experience. With limited places available, ensure you don’t miss out on this unique celebration of creativity and community spirit!

Dive into “Lines of Descent” at St Paul’s Gallery, Walsall, from June 29th to July 25th. This compelling exhibition features the contrasting works of Baby Boomer Pam Renhard and her Gen X son, John Renhard, blending traditional art forms with cutting-edge digital creations. Witness a unique familial dialogue that explores the intersection of generational perspectives and artistic innovation.