| Welcome to the Glasgow Society of Women Artists 2008 |
Work by artist members of the 2007-08 GSWA Council Sheila Tandy President, Helen Abdy Vice-President, Ruth Castle, Risha Freedman, Irene McCann & Nancy McHarg |
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Originally established in 1882 by eight of the first women students at the Glasgow School of Art, the GLASGOW SOCIETY OF LADY ARTISTS flourished until 1971 when sadly it was disbanded due to financial pressures. However it was revived in 1975 as the GLASGOW SOCIETY OF WOMEN ARTISTS and currently enjoys a membership of around 140 artists and 40 lay members.
Exhibitions form an important part of the yearly programme and are held annually in and around Glasgow. These show the high standard of GSWA members' work in painting, sculpture, ceramics, textile art and jewellery – outstanding work is recognised by eight Awards that are adjudicated by external professionals and made every second year when the main Exhibition is held at the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie. Three of these have been independently gifted, one is funded by the Society and four have been made possible by legacies from past members. Further information is given in the Exhibition Catalogues .
| There is one new artist intake every year in September |
Other Society events during the year are an annual dinner, a spring outing and informal monthly afternoon sessions which include talks and practical demonstrations, all providing members with opportunities for relaxed discussion.
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Objectives The primary objective of the Society is the promotion of interest in Art and particularly in the work of women artists, fostering this by regular exhibitions of members' work and other related activities. Membership is in four categories a) artist b) student artist c) lay and d) honorary The business affairs of the Society are managed by a Council of four office-bearers and six ordinary members of Council (two of whom are lay members) A Membership Secretary, appointed annually, is co-opted. |
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'Calum's Boat' |
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© Alma Wolfson DA, Past President GSWA |
For membership details and application form (PDF) click here.
| The Glasgow Society of Women Artists has charitable status | © Text and images copyright GSWA and artists
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Scottish Charity No. SCO 09411 Inland Revenue Ref. ED1248/36 |
