MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS
PIRBRIGHT ART CLUB - 2 groups
Pirbright Art Club now consists of 2 groups, as of September 2022. Current members were offered a place on their preferred group and some joined both groups.
LEISURE ARTISTS & EXHIBITING ARTISTS each meet monthly for a group drawing and painting session, with tutor Maggie Read on hand to guide and advise.
The two groups have one distinct difference - the automatic entry to the Annual Exhibitions each year, now applies only to the “Exhibiting Artists” group. If you wish to take part in our exhibitions, this is the group to join, as subs cover entry to our two annual exhibitions and the village fair stall.
No commission is taken on sales at our Annual Exhibition or The 'Railings' Exhibition.
You will be expected to attend at least 5 of the 10 painting meetings each year to be a member of this group and to be eligible to exhibit. Individual demonstrations, group discussions and critiques.
This group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December and August).
Times: 2.30 – 6pm
The “Leisure Artists” group is purely for pleasure and learning. There are optional monthly ‘themes’ set, as usual, and there is no expectation to take part in our exhibitions (you may do so if you wish but there will be an entry fee per picture for members of this group).
Regular demonstrations are given by Maggie Read at the beginning of the group meetings for those who wish to follow the monthly theme. Individual guidance and critique is part of each meeting.
This group meets on the third Thursday of each month (except December & August).
Times: 1.15 – 3.45pm
Pirbright Art Club currently has a membership of around 60 artists - spread over our 2 groups. Membership is open to most levels of experiences but may not be suitable for the complete beginner. Intermediate and experienced artists, are welcome.
Membership renewal takes place at the end of August each year and meetings start up again in September, after the summer break.
The annual subscription for the Exhibiting Artists group is £95. This fee covers Public Liability Insurance, hire of Lord Pirbright's Hall and automatic entry to our Annual Exhibition in December, including hire of the hall for the Exhibition weekend; advertising and publicity. It also covers free entry to our outdoor Summer 'Railings' Exhibition. No commission is taken by the club for paintings sold at these exhibitions. (We do take a small percentage from the sale of prints and cards for our funds.)
The subscription for the Leisure Artists group has now been reduced to £75, as it no longer covers automatic entry to exhibitions. If members of this group do wish to exhibit - they will need to pay an entry fee per picture.
Annual subscriptions also cover Facebook publicity for our events and exhibitions, as well as the maintenance of this website.
Members may join more than one PAC group. New members are welcome, when spaces are available. See details and check for updates on our DIARY page.
Please contact Maggie Read if you are interested in joining:
email: pirbrightartclub@btconnect.com
mobile: 07977 552780
Maggie demonstrating to PAC members
Tutored Painting Meetings: Members buy a PAC Voucher Card to be stamped at each group meeting they attend. Cards are £45 for 5 x sessions and may be used at any time - they are not restricted to the current art club year.
*Members must normally attend at least 5 sessions in the previous year to be eligible for entry to the Annual Exhibition. New members should have attended 2 of the 3 Autumn meetings to enter the December exhibition.