Blackpool Art Society is one of the oldest Art Societies in Britain. It’s one aim is to encourage members to experiment with and enjoy all forms of art.
The Society maintains a consistently healthy membership and a busy studio which includes daily painting groups, workshops and professional demonstrations. They operate from their purpose built studio on Wilkinson Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 9HB.
Pictured above: Opening of the 2018 exhibition by Mayor and Mayoress of Fylde Council Mr Peter Collins & Mrs Caroline Collins with Blackpool Art Society President Rod Robinson (right)
Join Blackpool Art Society
Do you love to create art? Considering a new hobby or a return to painting and drawing? Then Blackpool Art Society is the place for you. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a leisure painter of any ability or a professional artist. A warm and friendly welcome awaits.
Membership until March 2027 is only £30 , (annual membership is currently £60
Enjoy a busy programme of activities throughout the year. Membership gives you access to several studio groups, demonstrations, talks and activities. You can also take part in one-day workshops and professionally tutored courses at competitive rates. Exhibitions are held twice a year where you could display and sell your work, at Lytham Heritage Centre and Stanley Park Visitor Centre.
More about Blackpool Art Society
The interests of members are very diverse, encompassing traditional and contemporary styles in all kind of media. This makes exhibitions really interesting, dynamic events.
Blackpool Art Society began life in 1884 as Blackpool Sketching Club. The Grundy brothers were among the original members (as in Grundy Art Gallery).
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Find Blackpool Art Society at The Studio, Wilkinson Ave, Off Woodland Grove, Blackpool FY3 9HB. It’s their own studio, purpose built in 1972, well equipped and newly refurbished.
Studio facilities are available for members to use and host several weekly studio groups, catering for various interests. There’s also a varied schedule of workshops, demonstrations and talks throughout the year. The day to day running of the Society is handled by a dedicated Committee of unpaid elected volunteers.
Exhibitions of Members Work
2018 marked the 134th year that Blackpool Art Society publicly exhibited the work of members on the Fylde Coast.
Mayor and Mayoress of Fylde, Mr Peter Collins & Mrs Caroline Collins, opened the exhibition of more than 100 pieces of work at the Fylde Gallery at Booths in Lytham (now closed). With the work for sale and a percentage of the purchase price donated by the artist to the Friends of Lytham St Annes Art Collection.
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Hi, my name is Jack i am on my final year of a fine art degree at Blackpool University, i am looking for studio space, my intention is to take art to the mental health community as i am a war veteran and know art helps, best regards Jack
I would love to participate and hang my pieces that I have with me while I’m here in Blackpool until the end of November. I have emailed you last week. Awaiting your reply. Thank you.