Monday, February 27, 2023

About the SGFA: 102nd Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries in March

The 102nd Annual Open Exhibition of the Society of Graphic Fine Art is at the Mall Galleries from midday on Monday 13th March until 5pm on Saturday 18th March.

Flyer for the 102nd Exhibition

The SGFA Exhibition focuses on original artwork (paintings, drawings, original prints) which emphasises excellence in drawing and draughtsmanship, demonstrated by hand in various media used for drawing and graphical art.
Established in 1919, the Society of Graphic Fine Art exists to promote and exhibit original works of high quality in colour or black and white, with the emphasis on excellence in drawing and draughtsmanship, demonstrated by hand. This includes all media including pencil, pen, brush, painting, charcoal, conté and any of the forms of original printmaking.

Demonstrations during the Exhibition

Four female members will be giving talks and demonstrations during the exhibition. Note that the middle two are back to back on the same day.
  • Tuesday 14 March, 2 to 4pm | Jackie Devereux PPSFGA - Loosen up with Ink and Watercolour - Wild Ones - Floral Impressions
  • Wednesday 15 March, 12:30 to 2pm | Louisa Crispin SBA FPS SGFA - Look Closer - Drawing Insects with Louisa Crispin
  • Wednesday 15 March, 2 to 4pm | Felicity Flutter RI SGFA - Drawn to the Sea
  • Friday 17 March, 12:30 to 2pm | Kaye Hodges SGFA Heads Up - Drawing a Portrait

About the SGFA

  • Annual Open: The SGFA used to exhibit regularly at the Menier Gallery but have recently switched to the Mall Galleries. 
  • It also has an Annual Members Only exhibition which have been held at various regional locations.

  • A regular Bulletin is issued and you can read online copies on the website
  • Regular Drawings Days are held on a not quite monthly basis - but these are typically focused on London and the South East. A Facebook post about one of the most recent is shown below.

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