Haslemere Art Society

founded in 1894

Welcome

What is the Society?

The Haslemere Art Society has a long history in Haslemere. It was founded in 1894 and now has over 120 members, professional and amateur.

What are the aims?

The Haslemere Art Society exists to support working artists and promote and foster interest in the visual arts for the residents of Haslemere and the surrounding area.

The society, through its programme of lectures, groups and exhibitions, hopes to inform and bring together anyone in the neighbourhood with an interest in art and give people an opportunity to meet socially.

What does the Society do?

Talks and demonstrations

The Society organises regular talks and demonstrations at the Haslemere Educational Museum. They are open to non-members as well as members and you would be most welcome to come and learn about a wide range of materials, techniques etc.

See the Programme section for full details and dates.

Groups

The Society has five groups that centre around the varied individual interests of the members

See the "Groups" section for more details

Annual Exhibition

All members may exhibit and sell their latest work; painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture and craft.
It is held at the Haslemere Educational Museum, every September.

Newsletter

Members receive a newsletter three times a year with news reviews and a programme for those who like to have a quick reference.

How do I join?

To join - please contact the Membership Secretary, Valerie Lee

Yearly Membership costs £12

New members are always welcome.

Learn more about its history

The history of the Haslemere Art Society is both long and illustrious. The key figures in the Society on its foundation were influential artists and designers of the day. See the "History" tab for more.


More...

September 2011

The Society held its 117th annual exibition this year.  There were 50 artists exhibiting and 234 items on show.

Roger Dellar paints Jim Edwards, Mayor Local artist Roger Dellar demonstrated portrait painting, with Haslemere's Mayor as sitter.

See "Exhibitions" for more details.