At the heart of the NEAC is the search, propagation, and education of meaningful and resonant art. It is committed to authenticity through the observation of life, as well as the task of articulating and communicating these ideas, with the beauty of skilful language. At the same time, it strives to keep alive the ideals and ethos of its history.
Our Annual Exhibition is a showcase not only for its members but also for aspiring artists: with a history going back more than a hundred years, it is an opportunity for work to be seen alongside some of the best artists painting today, held at Mall Galleries in London.
We also offer support and encouragement to emerging artists through our Education Programme with classes & workshops run by New English members. And we award Scholarships each year.
Historically, the New English Art Club was founded by a group of artists dissatisfied with the entrenched attitudes of the Royal Academy. They mounted their first show in 1886 including paintings by Clausen, Sickert and Stanhope Forbes. The club increasingly attracted younger artists, bringing with them the influence of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. Many diverse styles of art have developed since its founding, adding richness and variety.
The NEAC is a registered charity, relying on the generosity of its benefactors to further its aims. Find out about our popular Friends scheme and other ways you can Support Us.
OFFICERS
President: Patrick Cullen
Hon Treasurer: Colin Gardner
Membership Secretary: Louise Balaam
Education Programme Curator: Patrick Cullen, Julie Jackson, Jason Line
Keeper of the Archive: Charlotte Halliday
committee members
(in addition to the officers named above)
Tessa Coleman (FBA Liaison Officer), Benjamin Hope (co-FBA Liaison Officer), Paul Curtis (NEAC Art Society Liaison Officer), Andrew James, Charles Williams, Toby Ward, Peter Clossick, Neil Pittaway, Clare Haward, James Bland, Patricia Cain, Tom Benjamin
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History of the New English Art Club
Find out how it all began in 1886Founded by a group of artists dissatisfied with the entrenched attitudes of the Royal Academy, the club embraced the Parisian avant-garde and went on to become the dominant force in... -
Past NEAC Members
Historical figures and recently-deceased colleaguesSee below for a growing resource of individual profiles of selected past NEAC Member Artists, including historical figures and recently-deceased colleagues. OR View our FULL list of past members -
NEAC Education Programme
Discover opportunites to learn from our member artistsStaffed entirely by NEAC Members, with a wealth of teaching experience, we offer a thorough and sound approach to painting and drawing in its many forms. We keep classes small... -
NEAC Scholarships
Annual scholarships are awarded by the NEAC to early-career artistsNEAC Artist Scholarships worth over £5,000 are available to early-career artists aged 18 and over working in figurative painting, drawing or printmaking. The 2023-24 Scholarships were awarded to Rae Birch... -
FAQs
Frequently Asked QuestionsSee below for a selection of Frequently Asked Questions about the NEAC NEAC MEMBERS Q. Where can I find out more about the current NEAC Members? A. See our Artists... -
Member Artist Application Process
How to Apply . . .The NEAC welcomes new members through an election at the end of the Annual Exhibition . Places are highly sought-after and strictly limited (in a typical year we may have... -
Subscribe to our Email Newsletters
A great way to keep up with our latest activitiesOur regular email newsletters are a great way to stay up to date with our latest activities. Be first to know about our exhibitions, events, classes & workshops and find... -
Contact Us
Before you get in touch, please check our FAQs page first. We are a very small team, so we can't always reply to every message. In particular, note that we...
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