Art Society stages 70th annual exhibition

Hertford Art Society has opened its 70th annual art exhibition at Cowbridge Halls, running until next Saturday 6th 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 Best in Show awarded to Jess Williams for Man in Monochrome'
• The Bill Dale Award Best Member awarded to Sally Hunter for Villa Simiali
• The Brushes Award by A.S. Handover Ltd for best watercolour awarded to Valerie Gudge for Lockdown 2020
• The Mayors Award Sponsored by The Arts Society East Herts for best 3D awarded to Keith Lawrence for Dragon's Keep
• The Lady Laming Award Best Abstract awarded to Anne Gascoigne for Fallen Bird

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 6th May at Cowbridge Halls, Cowbridge, Hertford SG14 1PG and is open Weekdays from 11am to 8pm (Saturdays opening at 10am) and on Sunday 30th April from 11am to 4:30pm. More details about the society can be found on Hertford Art Society's website.