Annual Exhibitions
12th Members’ Show 2009
'Knockout!' so wrote a visitor in the book. Echoed by very many other visitors, the high standard and quality of work was outstanding. 68 members submitted framed paintings, work for the browser and greetings cards. Artworks ranged from exquisite botanical illustrations, figurative images, glorious landscapes and seascapes to abstracts which engaged the imagination. Set in the centre of Hertford, the show attracted hundreds of visitors over the weekend of 30th October to 1st November and, as an annual event, is one of the highlights in Hertford’s calendar.
The John Godden Award for the best in Show chosen by the Members
"In the corner" by Sandra Edney Lynch
The Visitors' Choice Award
"Gooseberries" by Karen Murray
The May Bennett Award for the best Still Life
"Still Life" by Valentin Bezditko
Karen Murray’s fine oil painting of ‘Gooseberries’ shows incredible detail in her work of a beautiful blue and white plate and a cluster of gooseberries. Even the tiny feet of the caterpillar can be seen.
Of the 289 visitors who voted at Hertford Art Society’s Members Show Karen’s painting received the most votes. Her reward is vouchers donated by Hertfordshire Graphics Ltd, Hertford’s art shop.
Karen Murray, Winner of Visitor's Choice, receives prize from
Rod Lewis of Hertfordshire Graphics
Enid Fairhead, Co-ordinator of the Members Show commented: “We are very grateful to Rod Lewis, Manager of Hertfordshire Graphics for his sponsorship of this prize. It is evident from the number of visitors who voted that the show continues to be a popular event in Hertford. Over 100 paintings of a high standard produced by Hertford Art Society members were on display.”
Member's Show Awards
We are grateful to our Sponsors for the following Awards.
Each year the following prizes are awarded:
- The John Godden Award for the best in Show chosen by the Members, donated by the Godden family.
- The Visitors' Choice Award supported by Hertford's Art Shop, Hertfordshire Graphics.
- The May Bennett Award for the best Still Life, donated by the Bennett family.
Members Show 12th Anniversary 2009
MEMBERS' SHOW
Background The Members' Show is an annual exhibition, exclusively for the work by Members of the Hertford Art Society. It has been running successfully for a number of years now and has maintained a consistently high standard of work.
