MP praises works at art exhibition
CHEADLE MP Mary Robinson visited a preview evening for Bramhall Art Society’s 50th annual exhibition and praised the works of art on display by local artists.
Over the weekend, more than 800 people visited the three-day exhibition, an increase on the 600 people who attended last year.
Alongside the exhibition was a tea and coffee shop raising funds for St Ann’s Hospice in Heald Green, which surpassed the amount it raised last year and generated £580.
The Art Society, chaired by Pam Malabon, meets every Wednesday at the Village Club in Bramhall.
There are no teachers and all members paint from scratch using their own tried and tested methods.
Prizes for the exhibition were sponsored by Bramhall-based Cheshire Art Gallery, whose owner Matt Leech chose four standout paintings to award prizes to.
Mary presented prizes to David Steeden for his painting The Golden Ramp, Yvonne Williams for Bramhall Village, Clare Hirsch for Golden Sunset over Bamborough and Judith Donaghy for Within Sight of the Sea.
She said: “It was an honour to attend and to present prizes at Bramhall Art Society’s 50th annual exhibition.
“Holding this event for 50 years is no small feat and shows just how much of a role the Art Society plays in the culture of Bramhall.
“As is always the case, there was fantastic local support from the community.”
“Local artists once again produced wonderful works of art and it’s great to see people have this forum to display their talents.”