Autumn 2023 Exhibition

Painting by Sally Bishton

Painting by Martin Cahill

After a summer of painting, Broadstone Artists will exhibit new and original work at their second exhibition of the year in what is the Art Society’s 70th year.

The Autumn Exhibition opens for nine days from Saturday 21st October at the Youth Centre in Tudor Road, Broadstone. 

Many of the artworks will have been completed on location in Dorset over the Summer when artists venture out with easels and materials to capture views no matter what the weather brings. A sub-theme for this exhibition is semi-abstract landscape for those viewers that enjoy an alternative way of seeing things! In addition, the exhibition will feature a wide selection of paintings, prints, 3D work and greetings cards to view and to buy.

The most affordable art available will be original art postcards for a £5 donation to Dorset Mind, the mental health charity that is supported by the Art Society this year.  ‘Thoughts on a Postcard’ will be inspired by the idea of mindfulness and may be posted, framed or simply stuck on the fridge!

One special feature is a painting of a bird of prey that was left unfinished when a local artist sadly passed away. The artist’s partner contacted the society asking what might be done resulting in the painting being finished by a member and it is now exhibited by kind permission. This was an emotional undertaking for the owner and quite a challenge for the artist. 

Following the exhibition there will be an online auction in aid of Dorset Mind where bids may be made and paintings secured for a good price and for a good cause – all donated by members of the Society.

Simon Merry from Broadstone Art Society says “In our 70th year we are still looking for new ways to interpret subjects alongside familiar representations. There will be something to interest everyone and we hope to support Dorset Mind in the process”.