The Croydon Art Society

A friendly, professional Art Society with regular exhibitions and meetings. EXHIBITIONS
The Society has held an annual exhibition for over one hundred years. In recent years the Society has also staged additional exhibitions of members’ work in Croydon, Dorking, East Grinstead and Bromley. Throughout the years, exhibitions have also been held in London Galleries, Building Societies, Banks and in Company offices. Individual members of the Society have also staged highly successful solo exhibitions, locally and nationally. Many of the members also exhibit their work on a regular basis in major London Exhibitions, including:

The Pastel Society
The Society of Wildlife Artists
The Royal Watercolour Society
The Royal Society of Marine Artists
The Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours
The Society of Graphic Fine Art
The Society of Women Artists
The Society of Botanical Artists
The Armed Forces Art Society
The United Society of Artists
The Wapping Group
The Royal Society of British Artists
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters
The Society of Feline Artists

MEETINGS
Typical evenings throughout the year:

Demonstrations
Demonstrations are frequently given by well known professional artists as well as by equally qualified members from within the Society. Subject matter and media are wide ranging and are designed to cover all tastes. Talks and Slide Shows
Many enjoyable evenings have been held over the years and as well as talks on famous artists there have been interesting talks and slide shows on many subjects to suit all tastes. Criticisms
Members are encouraged to bring their work along on criticism evenings where a guest critic will give constructive comments. Practical Evenings
Life models, portrait models, costume models and still life subjects are available for drawing and painting sessions. Though not a teaching Society, help and advice is readily available from the more experienced artists present. Please note visitors are not allowed at practical evenings. Social Occasions
Social 'get-togethers' are held throughout the year. These have ranged from painting outings to quiet luncheon parties to evening functions with entertainment. If you would like further information, please visit our website : http://www.croydonartsociety.org.uk/home