Art show hopes to prove big draw for potential members

MEMBERS of one of the country’s oldest art clubs have opened their annual exhibition and hope to attract new members as a result of the event.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Aug 2011, 07:00 BST

Doncaster Art Club has been running since 1897 and members were instrumental in pressing for a museum and art gallery in Doncaster before the current building in Chequer Road opened.

The exhibition, which runs until September 17, includes works by award-winning local artist David Curtis as well as a range of work by current members.

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The club runs a programme of events throughout the year and during the summer it holds monthly painting weekends.

Coun Cynthia Ransome, responsible for communities, said: “I would encourage anyone in Doncaster to come along and support this exhibition celebrating local creative talent to be proud of.

“For those who have never visited the museum before, the summer holidays offer a great and free opportunity for families to appreciate local art and culture.”

The exhibition will be open from 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays. Admission is free.

More details about Doncaster Art Club and the events run by its members are available by calling Mike Shaw on 01302 536815 or 01302 886992.

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