Art Society stages 72nd annual exhibition

Hertford Art Society opened its 72nd annual art exhibition at Cowbridge Halls on Saturday (3rd May), running until next Saturday 10th May.

The week-long exhibition will feature paintings and 3D works by members, and includes this year's Art Society prizewinners:

• The John Goss Prize for Best in Show awarded to Chris Hewitt for 'KefaloniaWalk'
• The Lady Laming Award for best Abstract awarded to Geoff Bennett for 'Abstract 3'
• The Bill Dale Award for best Member’s work awarded to Sarah Merry for 'Approaching Fire'
• The Arts Society East Herts Award for the best 3D work awarded to Ann Gascoine for 'Figs'
• The Brushed Award by AS Handover Ltd for the best watercolour painting awarded to Robert Sheffield for 'Jug and Onions'

Hertford Art Society was formed in 1953 and aims to encourage local interest in art by providing opportunities to practice, study and exhibit art. The society has a membership of 120 people, including beginners, enthusiasts, seasoned painters and one or two professional painters. 

This year's Open Exhibition runs until Saturday 10th May at Cowbridge Halls, Cowbridge, Hertford SG14 1PG and is open Weekdays from 10am to 8pm. More details about the society can be found on Hertford Art Society's website.