There are already many original Art Works heading to new homes at the end of the Dock Museum Exhibition. Seeing a little red dot appear on your work at an exhibition is a time to celebrate. Artists who have sold an original artistic creation will be doing a happy dance as someone has appreciated their work enough to buy it. When the Boat Comes in - By Alan Calvert Hill Top Cottage : By Amanda Hetherington Buttermere Highland Cow by Cathy Holmes Coniston NE Corner by Sian Jeffreys Dave's Day by Terry Marshall Owls on Piel - Painted on Glass Vase by Hannah Willetts The Last Line of Light by Hannah Willetts North End Nature Reserve in Winter by Terry Marshall Midsommer Cow by Sian Jeffrey's The Dock Museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday between 11am and 3pm: The Exhibition by Barrow Society of Artists is temporary so don't miss out. Go View the 'Exceptional Original Artwork' created by our members before its gone. Well done to the Artists who have sold work. I know there are many enquiring about the works in Barrow Society of Artists Exhibition 2025 so don't miss out on your chance to own Original Art Work for your home! Or just view this outstanding Exhibition by Local Artists. We appreciate your effort to attend this Event that we think is good for Barrow In Furness and the surrounding towns and villages. Excellence on your doorstep.

Barrow Society of Artists are in Attendance at Ford Park's Art in the Park in Ulverston. Art in the Park is one of the Art centred activities going on in Ulverston this weekend. Barrow Society of Artists are there on Sunday. Members such as well known local artist Jack Webster have already got themselves a table, local photographer Al Milby is also in attendance so there will be many different styles of Art to view at this event which promises to be a nice day weather wise. We would be delighted to see you there! Ford Park should be a hub of activity and definitely not a quiet Sunday. The Society have a few members exhibiting low cost work and prints and we will also be able to provide information on becoming a member of our Society so you can get creative with us! The Dock Museum is also open to view Barrow Society of Artists Exhibition 2025. Red dots are appearing on paintings which means many Artists are doing happy dances because someone has appreciated their work enough to purchase it to hang in their homes. Congratulations go to Alan Calvert, Amanda Hetherington, Cathy Holmes, Sian Jeffreys, Hannah Willetts, & Terry Marshall who have all sold one or two works of Art that are currently being displayed in the Exhibition. Sold painting by Sian Jeffreys. It was an eventful day at the Dock Museum today (Saturday 4th May) as Artist in Residence for the day, Cathy Holmes and Tracy Garnett, enjoyed the busy hive of people visiting the Dock Museum. Next Saturday is Patsy Derry's turn to be Artist in Residence at the Dock Museum to talk to you about her Artistry. See an example of Patsy Derry's work below.

We have Artists in Residence at the Dock Museum on Saturday in Barrow in Furness. Meet Cathy Holmes & Tracy Garnett and talk to them about their work. And on Sunday we are at Art in the Park - Ulverston Ford Park between 11am and 3pm. Cathy Holmes has been painting for about 20 years. Initially studying with Helene Burrows at Barrow Disability Centre evening classes, to whom she is very grateful. Here she learned the basics of acrylics, watercolour and colour theory. A soft pastel demonstration by Greg Howard at Barrow Society of Artists made her curious to try this ‘new to me,’ medium. She says she ‘is now hooked on these sticks of pure pigment.’ Cathy has given demonstrations herself showing the magic of the art of soft pastels at Barrow Society of Artists. Inspiration to Cathy comes from the beauty of the local National Park, The Lake District, which often seeps into her work in vibrant colours. She also enjoys painting animals and has done many pet portraits. Cathy displays some original work in Home Images, Duke St, Barrow in Furness and is a Committee Member for Barrow Society of Artists. Work by Tracy Garnett Currently in the Exhibition at the Dock Museum Tracey Garnett has always enjoyed drawing and painting from being a child and took a particular interest in colourful buildings, landscape and folk art. Watercolours are her favourite medium, especially vibrant colours with rich pigments. She writes, ‘I like to outline with ink to create a sketch style to my art with no straight lines or convention. My favourite artists are Gustav Klimpt and Vincent Van Gough. ‘She enjoys their outer-worldly images and colours.' From the Banks of Ennerdale by Don MacRaild There is so much to see in the Dock Museum Exhibition. We hope Art in the Park on Sunday is a fantastic local event too. There are things dotted all around Ulverston to interest all tastes for Art Lovers and Artists alike!

Local artists J Lee Payne and Ron Caunt at the Exhibition opening Event by J Lee Payne's Art Work. They are both at the Dock Museum this Saturday If you want to meet local Artists J Lee Payne and talk to him about his artwork put a date in your diary for this Saturday. You won't be disappointed. Lee is passionate about his work which includes climbing mountains to get stunning sunsets in all weathers. He is Artists in Resident at the Dock Museum between 11am and 3pm with Ron Caunt from the Society's Committee. Lee Payne is a professional Artist who brings dramatic scenes of the Lake District and Furness Peninsular to life. He is a well-known local painter who lives and works in his hometown of Barrow. He uses oils as his preferred medium, he specializes in creating realistic, highly detailed pictures with an emphasis on capturing the light and atmosphere of the Cumbrian Landscape. He also displays his work as prints in many outlets in the Lake District and in Barrow’s Home Images. Its a rare opportunity to meet this artists and discuss his work. The perfect chance to view his original Art which is presented at the Dock Museum in this years Exhibition by Barrow Society of Artists. Ron Caunt at the Opening Event by his art work Ron Caunt is a cherished member of the society who was Chair until last year, he has now stepped back from being Chair but is still a member of the Committee. Ron is now advisor to the current Chair backed by his wife Judith our Treasurer. Over the years Ron has dedicated his personal time to ensure Barrow Society of Artists survived and flourished. He writes ‘I am very much a picture maker;’ he has been painting pubs for years and enjoys their hospitality. Painting by Jack Webster also in the Exhibition This years Exhibition by Barrow Society of Artists at the Dock Museum has produced some fantastic Paintings and Sculptures. Many of the places represented in the paintings and sculptures you will recognise and connect with because they have been created by Local Artists. Don't miss it!

You could visit the Dock Museum where Barrow Society of Artists have their 2025 Exhibition. Usually on the third Friday of the Month we have Life Drawing Classes at Barrow Society of Artists, organised by Local Artist Jean Pritchard who is the Life Drawing Coordinator for the Society. We are very grateful to Jean for running these classes for us. As this month its Good Friday a reminder to members and guests its not on this month. I thought I would take the opportunity to show art lovers what else is happening in the Art Scene in Barrow in Furness this Easter Weekend by doing a feature on Jean and show you a snapshot of other Animal Art in the Exhibition. Jean Pritchard is an award-winning professional wildlife artist based in Cumbria. She studied Scientific and Technical Illustration at Blackpool Fylde College of Art and Design. Initially Jean worked with watercolours but now prefers oils as a creative medium; this offers her the opportunity to produce works with bolder colours and photo realistic details. Jean’s passion for the natural world is more than evident in her paintings. She has helped raise vital funds by kindly donating original paintings for organisations such as the World Owl Trust and Melbourne Zoo. She has collectors worldwide, exhibits widely in the UK, and has been a finalist several times for the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year. Contact: www.jeanpritchard.co.uk This is a rare chance to view Jean's original paintings in Barrow in Furness so don't miss the chance. Jean also runs zoom classes to teach her techniques to developing Artists and some of the entries for the display were completed on Jeans Zoom Classes or by Jeans Current or past Pupils. We are all in awe of Jean's ability and thankful for the valuable lessons we learned on her courses. See below some of the Art Exhibited by current and former pupils. Animal artists are passionate about their art and Entries from many hobby and professional Animal and Pet Artists are in the Exhibition. Below is a short feature on Sian Jeffreys from Jitterbug in Ulverston: Sian Jeffrey with some of her Art Work 'Midsommer Cow' & 'Prussian Blue' at the Preview Evening of the Exhibition launch. Also in view is Malcolm Willcox's Africa Wild to the left of Sian Sian Jeffreys spent her teenage years and early twenties singing, touring and recording in a London band before moving to the Lake District to teach History, Philosophy and English. Taking up painting in lockdown in Thailand, she retired early from teaching to develop and enjoy her art. Sian works mainly in acrylics loving the immediacy of colour and the flexibility of cover this medium offers. Painting people and scenes from Southeast Asia and animals found in the South Lakes. Currently exhibiting her ‘Jazz Greats’ series at the Hope and Anchor in Ulverston. Original prints in Jitterbug Gallery, Market St, Ulverston and Ulverston Art House Brogden St. Follow on Instagram: sianjeffreysart. Animal Art doesn't stop at paintings we have free standing art in the Exhibition also. I will do a blog on our free standing exhibitions on another day. Because Animal Art is a topic that could be endless. A quick preview of a free standing exhibit to show you the excellence of this genre of art: Young Fox by Deborah Robinson - Tarnside Ceramics The Dock Museum is open from 11am to 4pm All weekend. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. Ask the Staff about purchasing art work or contacting the Artists.

March saw a new start for Barrow Society of Artists with a first. A digital art demonstration by Jacob Currie. The talk and demonstration by Jacob was engaging and enlightening to those of us who had never seen digital art in the making. Jacob created a lighthouse scene using digital art paintbrushes and programmes. It was an entertaining two hours, where we got to see how digital art is made, changed and edited to create the picture you want. A fun part was seeing the art work created change colours to suit different palettes and collaborating with the Digital Artist on what to add to make the picture created work. It was a fantastic demonstration by a very dedicated artist. Jacob Currie created Barrow Society of Artists new logo and bee and arrow emblem. If you would like to contact Jacob use the Barrow Society of Artists email address barrowsocietyofartists@outlook.com from our home page, correspondence will be forwarded to this talented young artist. Jacob Currie the Digital Artist.

Painting - Walney Channel Boats by Jack Webster After much preparation by Local Artists and the Dock Museum staff; the host of this years exhibition by Barrow Society of Artists, this promises to be a spectacular event. The Original Art Work exhibited has been created by Established Professionals and local favourites such as Graham Twyford, Jean Prichard, J Lee Payne, Sam Harrison, Paula Marie, Jack Webster, Tarnside Ceramics and many more which we will try and include in further blog posts once the Exhibition is running. The Art Work is ready for you to view and purchase. Artists love seeing a red sold dot on their paintings: Speak to the staff at the Dock Museum for details of how to do this. Its rare an exhibition of this size happens in Barrow in Furness so your support is appreciated whether viewing or purchasing. Barrow Society of Artists has a membership base of Professional and Hobby Artists from beginners to world selling professionals so there should be something for every Art Lovers budget. The Art Exhibition is free to attend. Over 30 Artists have produced over 100 original paintings for you to peruse at your leisure. The Dock Museum has fantastic facilities including parking, disability access, a café, children's play area and a permanent exhibition explaining the history of Barrow in Furness. The Exhibition by Barrow Society of Artists is temporary on the Exhibition floor so don't miss it! There will be an Artist in Residence on some Saturdays for the duration of the exhibition. We will post information about this each week. This weeks Artist in Residence is talented Pastel Artist and Committee Member Cathy Holmes. Hope to see you there!

Barrow Society of Artists Exhibition 2025 at the Dock Museum. Celebrating local artists' work on the Temporary Exhibition Floor at the Dock Museum - from April 12th to June 15th. Over thirty local artists have come together and been creative to present a showcase of Original Art Work. We hope you will be as delighted with the result as we are. Art by Jack Webster and J Lee Payne leading into the Exhibition The Exhibition is free to view at your leisure so what better way to spend a wet day or for that matter a hot day taking in the 'Barrow Society of Artists Creative Venture' and just checking out the fabulous surroundings of the Dock Museum. There is a Café, parking, disability access, children's play area and a permanent display giving the creation history and progress of Barrow in Furness it people and places. The Temporary Art Exhibition by Barrow Society of Artists runs from April 12th until 15th June so don't miss it! Free Art Show I am sure you will agree the Exhibition this year is exceptional. Current members range from beginners, through to hobby artists and accomplished professionals. We have regular meetings as members where we discuss art, hold demonstrations, workshops and just enjoy being passionate about original art work. There has been Artists teaching Artists since 1953 at Barrow Society of Artists. A view through the Exhibition Because we are local Artists we take inspiration from the area we live in so many of the paintings will resonate as local places and events and people of interest. There are many different styles and genres covered. Most of the Art Work is for Sale and Artists love to see a little red dot to show someone appreciated their work. Ask the Dock Museum staff if you are interested in purchasing some original art for your home from the Exhibition. We hope you enjoy our Exhibition. Please share this blog so that others may see what's going on in Barrow in Furness. Clock by Alan Calvert The Exhibition is temporary for a limited time so don't miss it!

Mayor Judith McEwan and Artist Terry Marshall with his painting Dave's Day. The Barrow Society of Artists Exhibition was officially opened by the Mayor of Barrow Judith McEwan who delivered a lovely speech about the Society that she had researched well. The Society was Established in 1953 and has members from beginners to accomplished professionals. It felt special to have the Mayor detail some of the history and inspiration of the Barrow Society of Artists before officially opening our Exhibition for 2025. The Art work presented for the Exhibition this year is phenomenal. And its fantastic to see so many different art styles by Artists in one exhibition which runs from 12th April 2025 to the final date on15th June 2025. We have Artists in Residence for you to meet the Artists to discuss their work on the following Saturday's during the Exhibition: Saturday 12th April - Cathy Holmes Saturday 26th April - Ron Caunt & J Lee Payne Saturday 3rd May - Cathy Holmes & Tracy Garnett Saturday 10th May - Patsy Derry Saturday 17th May - Amanda Hetherington Saturday 31st May - Sam Harrison Saturday 7th June - Patsy Derry Saturday 14th June - Amanda Hetherington & Faiqa Aslam Cathy Holmes - Artists in Residency on 3rd of May Please check with the Dock Museum for days and times they are open by ringing 01229 876400 or visiting their web site. There is on site parking including disability parking, a children's play area, a café and a permanent display detailing the history of Barrow in Furness at the Dock Museum so it is well worth a date in your diary. The Barrow Society of Artists Free Exhibition is on the temporary Exhibition floor. There is a vast display of Original Artwork from over 30 local Artists, with many different mediums and techniques coming together in one show. It really is a treat to see!

The application forms have been completed and collected. The Art has been prepped ready for what promises to be an inspiring display of Original Artwork by dedicated Artists. This is a spectacular event for Barrow in Furness, with artwork from many local well known Professional Artists who are displaying their work alongside diligent Hobby Artists. There are many different Styles of Art and different mediums used. Original Paintings to Pottery have been entered into the Exhibition. There will be a feast for the eyes on display for all Original Art Lovers. Thanks and appreciation go to The Dock Museum and Staff for hosting this Event. The Exhibition officially opens to the public on 12th April 2025. Hope to see you there! Artwork shown: Evening Light at Vickerstown, by Jack Webster Notes to members who completed application forms: Art work drop of date is 9th April between 11am and 3pm. Work must be labelled with Title, Name of Artist and the Price of the Artwork if for sale. Don't forget the mirror plates for hanging Artwork! An email has been sent to you with details if you didn't get it let me know. Also, email or text me your name re attendance of the Preview evening on 11th April with your name and the number of guests. Space is limited to 100 people in attendance at the preview event, so we need to know who is attending and how many guests by 4th April. Email Barrowsocietyofartists@outlook.com

We are excited to launch our new web site and hope to keep everyone updated on what we are doing as an Art Society. Barrow Society of Artists was Established in 1953 with the aim of promoting original fine art in the local area. The new website we have created is to share what we are doing, with members and original art lovers alike. We currently have members from Barrow in Furness and the surrounding towns and villages. From beginners to accomplished professional Artist from Furness and Cumbria. Artist who produce original Art Work and like to explore tradition art methods such as oil painting, watercolours. pencil drawing, charcoals, pastels and pottery through to the latest in digital art. Everyone is welcome to become a member and attend our regular meetings and events. Barrow Society of Artists is a membership group connecting Artists with Artists. Come and experience the Artistry with us. Est. 1953