Annual Exhibition Preview Night and Awards

Jill Grinstead’s painting ‘I remember’ which was the ‘Judge’s Choice’ as chosen by Judge John Naylor

DSC_0139Brian Mellonby selling raffle tickets to win a painting by Tes Sevaris



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Sally Haylock with her wildlife paintings 
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Gillian Grinstead and Mary wells enjoy the evening

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Well attended Preview evening

 

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Judge John Naylor enjoys a joke with former Judge Artist Neil Helyard

 

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David Atkinson of Dee, Atkinson & Harrison with Driffield Art Club Member Eric Harrod
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Former Treasurer and Driffield Art Club member Hans Schild chats with Eric Harrod

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Sue Banks with her superb canine pastels (behind her on right)

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‘I Remember’ watercolour by jill Grinstead – winner of the Judge’s Choice

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(Top) Glyn Barker’s paintings of local townscapes

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Jean Balarkas with her oil painting of yachting son Richard

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President of Driffield Art Club Mimi Claughton chats with members of the Art Club
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Trophies waiting to be presented!
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Chair Joanne Blacker and Jane Brigham prepare refreshments

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JOohn Naylor starts the proceedings – pointing to the painting he chose as his Judge’s Choice – below with winner Jill Grinstead.

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Teresa Hollins – winner of the Peter Walker Trophy for Acrylic for her painting ‘Ruby and Mona’

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Chair Joanne Blacker – winner of the Schofield Trophy: Interior or Still Life for her painting of Geraniums

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Jean Verity is congratulated by John Naylor for winning the Yorkshire Ridings Magazine Award  For her painting ‘Blue 1’

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Rhona Rowley with the Driffield Art Club Trophy for Best Pastel for her work entitled ‘Edge of the Hill’

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Glynn Barker with his Statue award for Best Oil Painting – for his work entitled: St. Marys (Beverley)

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Sally Bell with her Schofield Rose Bowl award for Best Flower Painting – ‘Daisies’

Rachel Crawford accepts her award from Chair Joanne Blacker

Above: Rachel Crawford – Anthony Steele trophy for Innovation

Below: Kay Jones – winner of the People’s Choice

Both were given ther awards at our November meeting by Chair Joanne Blacker

Kay JOnes accepts her rose bowl from Chair Joanne Blacker

Other Winners – unable to attend to accept their award: Robert Kelly- Richardson Cup for Best Watercolour

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Driffield Art Club President Mimi Claughton presents John with his thankyou gift for being our Judge!