Spring 2026
The BAS Spring Exhibition is being held at the Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park. Come and view the latest original works of art depicting the many themes and subjects that have caught the attention of our members over the last year. Most of the work is for sale, and a wide range of greetings cards will also be available.
A special category this time will be an assortment of grid journal sketchbooks linked to a project some members have been working on over winter.
In the gallery this year there is the opportunity to have your portrait sketched by one of our artists (no charge).
The exhibition will be open from 30 April, and has now been extended to 19 May. Hours 9.30 - 4 daily, closing 2pm on the final day.
Here is a taster of the artwork on show. Most work is for sale.
Lines of the Past by Ruth Payne, acrylic and ink pen
Green Grow the Rushes by Gill Faraway, acrylic
The Last Pipe Smoker by Tony Plaskett, pastel, 50 x 40 cm
The Castle from Station Approach by Carolyn Newman, acrylic, 40 x 40 cm
Fishing Boat at Alum Chine by Mike Richardson, oil on canvas board
Quirky Elephants by Patricia Burns, mixed media
Hidden Depths by Simon Merry, acrylic on wire mesh, 28 x 28 cm
Round the Island Race, by Jeff Bradley
Three in a Row by Thea Hodgson, watercolour, 66 x 56 x 1.5 cm
Friendship by James Bright, watercolour
Bournemouth Bay by Freda Rhodes, acrylic
From a grid journal sketchbook by Patricia Burns
From a grid journal sketchbook by Tony Plaskett
From a grid journal sketchbook by Margarete Tucknott
From a grid journal sketchbook by Gill Hunt
From a grid journal sketchbook by Anita Cheeseman