Welcome to Wantage Art Group

We are a friendly club that welcomes anyone with an interest in the visual arts. Whether you're a beginner, an experienced artist, or just interested in  visual art, you'll find a supportive community to explore and develop your creativity.

 

 Demonstrations / Presentations

Monthly diverse art demonstrations for all levels, nurturing creativity and skill.

 

When is the next Presentation

Wednesday Evening November 20th 7:30 to 9:30 pm @ East Challow Village Hall, as above. We do not have a presentation in December but we have a great different person presenting on January 22nd 2025, watch this space.

Note The annual dinner will be held on Wednesday, 27th November in the Bear Hotel,  Wantage, starting at 12.30..

             WAG Presentation  Programme for 2025-26

Exhibitions

Exciting exhibitions to showcase and share member's artwork with the community.

Our next exhibition will be the Oxford Art Week venue No 368, during the whole of MAY 2025 @ Wantage Library, displaying  a wide variety of member's work for no charge.

We would love as many members as possible to exhibit work in the exhibition to show the range of work we do. Depending on how many people enter work, this could be up to 3 or 4 paintings/sketches/prints etc each and it would be great to show a good variety. We will be hanging the exhibition on Saturday May 3rd  between 9 and 10am. They should be framed and labelled with your name and the title and medium of work on the back 

When is the next member's exhibition?

We will be exhibiting at the Oxford Art Week during the whole of MAY 2025 @ Wantage Library, exhibiting a wide variety of member's work.

South Oxfordshire live event is from 11th of May to the 18th

 Note Oxford City May 3-11 (4th Bank Holiday) · South Oxfordshire 11-18 · North Oxfordshire 17-26 (26th Bank Holiday) ...

 

Is there a charge for exhibiting?

Usually not. However for the Wantage Museum we have to pay a small hanging fee per painting plus give 25% commision of sales to the Museum.

How can I participate in your exhibitions?

If you're a member, you can submit your work for consideration in our many annual exhibitions.

Note some exhibitions will require a modest hanging fee.

Are the workshops suitable for beginners?
Yes, our workshops are designed to cater to a wide range of skill levels, including beginners. They cover a diverse range of topics and provide a supportive learning environment.

What Type of Presentations do you offer

Next Workshop 

 

Inspiring workshops to expand knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts.

Our February demonstration was with Andrew Walker.

He showed his eclectic mix of creative endeavours, from beautiful life drawings to rag rugs, ceramics and collage, HE ALSO PRODUCED SOME VERY QUICK PORTRAIT SKETCHES AS HAND MADE CARDS, CLEVER.

 

 

Are the Workshops included in the membership fee?

No they are not, the high quality professional artist running the workshops are paid a fee which is run by us on a breakeven basis. Therefore the charges will vary dependant on how many members sign up. Typically the charge for a day workshop will be between  £40 to £60

When and where is the next Workshop

We have several diverse and interesting Artisits lined up for the next series of Workshops, to be announced shortly.

 

“Joining Wantage Art Group has been a truly enriching experience. The members are welcoming, the meetings are inspiring, and the atmosphere is always filled with creativity. I've learned so much and made great friends along the way.”

Sarah Smith

Contact us

Get in touch with us to learn more or to join our creative community!

Location

Wantage Art Group

East challow village hall

East Challow, 

Wantage

OX12 9SR

 

About us

Wantage Art Group is a thriving art club in Wantage, South Oxfordshire. We are passionate about fostering creativity and providing a supportive group, for artists to explore and develop their skills. We provide a monthly divers range of Professional Demonstrations and Presentations, Workshops, Painting Days and Exhibitions, catering for artists of all levels, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching experience for everyone.