2025 Exhibition
St. John's Centre
2nd August - 10th August 2025 from 10am-6pm
Images on this page highlight samples of the artwork exhibited in our show. Click on the image to view it on your screen. If you have any questions regarding these image please contact Monica Curley, our Exhibitions Coordinator at exhibcoord.gas@outlook.com.
 Turkey & Greece Border by David JobsonArtist David Jobson with Turkey & Greece Border in Acrylic & ink A2 size |  David Jobson Gaza Anywhere Acrylic n Ink A3Artists David Jobson with Gaza Anywhere in Acrylic & Ink, A3 size |  Outside Marrakesh by Vivian MarkleyArtist Vivian Markley with Outside Marrakesh |
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 Bunched Up by Vivian MarkleyArtist Vivian Markley with Bunched Up |  Larkspurin Japanese Vase by Amy Sorger_Artist Amy Sorger with Larkspurin Japanese Vase in Fabric Collage 57x81cm |  Firewheel Stenocarpus Sinuatus by Amy SorgerArtist Amy Sorger with Firewheel Stenocarpus Sinuatus in Fabric collage 57x79cm |
 Golden Brown by Helen RobinsonArtist Helen Robinson with Golden Brown in Acrylic 46x33cm |  The Blues by Helen RobinsonArtist Helen Robinson with The Blues in Acrylic 46x33cm |  Autumn Walk by Jean EllisArtist Jean Ellis with Autumn Walk in Oil 30x42cm |
 Thai Pot by Jean ElllisArtist Jean Elllis with Thai Pot in Watercolour 24x18cm |  Cat & Cow Parsley by Pat ClarkeArtist Pat Clarke with Cat and Cow Parsley in Acrylic 56x46cm |  Aloe by Pat ClarkeArtist Pat Clarke with Aloe in Acrylic 53x80cm |
 Cornish Scones by Maryam MirghaemiArtist Maryam Mirghaemi with Cornish Scones 30x30cm Canvas Acrylics |  Kingston Upon Thames by Maryam MirghaemiArtist Maryam Mirghaemi with Kingston Upon Thames in Pen and Wash 30x42cm |  Garden Summer Haze by MelaniePaiceArtist Melanie Paice with Garden Summer Haze, Oil on Canvas 24x37cm |
 Golden Hour Croyde Bay by Melanie PaiceArtist Melanie Paice with Golden Hour Croyde Bay in Oil on Canvas 50x40cm |  Angies Bevy By Brenda OrdArtist Brenda Ord with Angies Bevy in Acrylic 20"x16" |  Red Sails in the Sunset by Brenda OrdArtist Brenda Ord with Red Sails in the Sunset, Acrylic 20"x16" |
 Racing Dreams by Ronnie IrelandArtist Ronnie Ireland with Racing Dreams in Oil, 50 cm Diameter |  Venice Souvenier by Ronnie IrelandArtist Ronnie Ireland with VeniceSouvenier in Oil on Canvas, 50cm diameter |  Crimson Sunset by Lauren SapseidAritst Lauren Sapseid with Crimson Sunset in Acrylic 54cmx43cm |
 Blue Lagoon Lauren SapseidAritst Lauren Sapseid with Blue Lagoon in Acrylic 43cmx43cm |  Majesty with Maggie TannerArtist Maggie Tanner with Majesty in Pastels |  Most Roarsome by Maggie TannerAritst Maggie Tanner with Most Roarsome in Pastels |
 Parmelia I by Sian RobertsSian Roberts with Parmelia I in Ceramic 35x24cm |  Lacanoras I by Sian RobertsArtist Sian Roberts with Lacanoras I in Ceramic 30x35cm |  Deer Leap by Sinclair WebsterArtist Sinclair Webster with Deer Leap in Oil |
 Lost in the Landscape by Sinclair WebsterArtist Sinclair Webster with Lost in the Landscape, Oil |  Snowed In by Linda DayArtist Linda Day woith Snowed In, Watercolour 35x25cm |  Wildflower Meadow by Linda DayAritst Linda Day with Wildflower Meadow in Acrylic on Canvas, 60x40cm |
 Sweetpeas and Other Things by Deborah KreczmerArtist Deborah Kreczmer with Sweet peas and other things in Acrylics |  Riverside by Deborah KreczmerArtist Deborah Kreczmer with Riverside in Acrylic and Inks |  Venise 2025 by Therese FerreroArtist Therese Ferrero with Venise 2050, Dry point on metal 44x35cm |
 Il Vino Nel Canale by Therese FerreroArtist Therese Ferrero with Il Vino Nel Canale, Dry point on metal 57x34cm |  In Conversation by Fran BuntingArtist Fran Bunting In Conversation, Acrylic 21"x17" |  As Time Goes By by Fran BuntingArtist Fran Bunting with As Time Goes By, MixedMedia 19"x23" |
 Rubens Cube by Maggie ButlerArtist Maggie Butler with Rubens Cube, Bronze Resin, 19.5x10cm |  Ala di Angelo by Maggie ButlerArtist Maggie Butler with Ala di Angel, Marble Resin, 44x28cm |  Looking Up by Tracy AldousArtist Tracy Aldous with LookingUp, Acrylic, 50x60cm |
 Alstroemeria by Tracy AldousArtist Tracy Aldous with Alstroemeria, Acyrlic, 40x40cm |  Feeding the Chickens by Tony ToddArtist Tony Todd with Feeding the Chickens, Acylic, 18" Square |  Beech Cottage by Tony ToddArtist Tony Todd with Beech Cottage, Acrylic, 18" Square |
 Just Listening by Bara AlywinArtist Bara Aylwin with Just Listening, Oil, 41cm Square |  Restless Sea At Twilight by Bara AylwinArtist Bara Aylwin with Restless Sea At Twilight, Oil, 65 cm Square |  Derwentwater by Grace BeckettArtist Grace Beckett with Derwentwater, Acryilc |
 View of Cranleigh by Grace BeckettArtist Grace Beckett with View of Cranleigh, Acrylic |  Hacienda by TJ CipulloArtist TJbCipullo with Hacienda, Acrylic 54x44cm |  Tide by TJ CipulloArtist TJ Cipullo with Tide In, Mixed Media, 54cm Square |
 Outta Kilter by Annmarie ShentonArtist Annmarie Shenton with Outta Kilter, Acrylic 60x80cm |  Lifes Distractions by Annmarie ShentonArtist Annmarie Shenton with Lifes Distractions, Acylic, 60x80cm |  Primulas by Tracy AldousArtist Tracy Aldous with Primulas, Acrylic, 50x50cm |
 Simplement Handsome by Therese FerreroArtist Therese Ferrero with Simplement Handsome, Mezzotint 27x24cm |  Tiny Dancer by TJ CipulloArtist TJ Cipullo with Tiny Dancer, Acylic, 54x44cm |  Misty Morning in Michigan by Lauren Sapseid - £175 (reserve)Artist Lauren Sapseid with Misty Morning in Michigan, Acrylic 43cmx43cm |
 Orange Honeyeater on Grevillea by Amy SorgerArtist Amy Sorger with Orange Honeyeater on Grevillea in Fabric Collage 81x59cm |
Report on Summer Exhibition 2025
By Monica Curley
This year we made two major changes to our summer exhibition: a change of venue and a new system of submitting entries.
The venue provided smart, welcoming and well-maintained accommodation in a lovely area of Guildford and was an appropriate setting for the wonderful artwork received and displayed.
Feedback on the new system of form entry was overwhelmingly positive and proved easier for entrants to submit details of their artwork.
Our Private Preview featured our lovely VIPs: Monica Popham, winner of the Skyarts Landscape Artist of the Year 2024 as well as the Mayor of Guildford, Howard Smith, along with the Lady Mayoress and their children. With almost eighty attendees and a celebratory atmosphere, it was an extremely enjoyable occasion.
The exhibition was well supported by members. We had entries from 78 artists, including 137 framed and hung paintings, 5 sculptures, 166 browser items and 12 craft items. It was a stunning array of talent and much admired!
Footfall averaged at almost 100 visitors per day. A survey of visitors outlined the efficacy of all of our advertising modes including banners, roadsigns, social media, flyers and magazine listings. A substantial number of visitors were passers-by/other users of the church or centre.
Despite the current tough economic times, sales were slightly up on last year at almost £6,300. This comprised 48 items: 14 hung paintings, 29 browser items, 1 sculpture and 4 craft items.
Our new practice of displaying the red-dotted labels of sold artwork enabled us to showcase the ongoing success of the exhibition, enhancing buyer confidence.
There was no shortage of enthusiasm and praise from our visitors and several have been inspired to join us as members of the Society.
It just remains to say a huge thank you to everyone for their support and involvement.
Exhibition Prizes and Awards
Mayor’s Prize
Funded by Heritage Independent Mortgage Advisers Awarded to Rebekah Jackson-Stevens For The Light And The Trees
Guildford Financial Award
Awarded to Maggie Butler For Rubens Cube
The Guildford Arts Award
Funded by The Arts Society, Guildford
Awarded to Christine Taherian For Winter
The George Weil Award for Best in Mixed Media Awarded to Fran Bunting For As Time Goes By
The Guildford Institute Award
Awarded to Alison Graham
For Coastal Crescendo
The Guildford Art Society’s President’s Award
Awarded to Russell Ferranti-Donavella For Iron Horse
The Mary Wilkie Trophy
Awarded to Liz Adams For Golden Water
The Visitors’ Favourite Award
Awarded to Chris Webb For The Guildford Spiral