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Prizes & Awards 2025
The winning artists & artworks from our 2025 Annual Exhibition June 12, 2025 The following Prizes and Awards were awarded at a ceremony on Wednesday 12 June at our 2025 Annual Exhibition .... Read more -
Scholars’ Studio Visits by James Bland
May 1, 2025 Last year, I was one of the panel of volunteers who had the task of choosing the 2024-25 NEAC Scholars.... Read more -
“What made you paint that?” - Things that Tickle Pete 'the Street' Brown
April 29, 2025 We are delighted to bring you an article from NEAC Past President Peter Brown , AKA Pete the Street. Pete... Read more -
NEAC Artist-Led Workshops, Spring/Summer
New workshops with NEAC artists March 25, 2025 Join us for a series of new workshops over the coming months led by NEAC member artists. Opportunities include: A... Read more -
What’s it like to be an NEAC Scholar?
Our 2024-25 Scholars share their experiences . . . March 25, 2025 In 2024, the NEAC awarded three scholarships to Charlotte Houlihan, Theo Dunford, and Rizza Zahid. As their journeys come to... Read more
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Remembering Judith Gardner
1952–2025 March 18, 2025 We were sad to hear the news that Judith Gardner NEAC RBA died on 14 February 2025. Our deepest sympathy... Read more -
'I’m Not Artist of the Year' - Memories and Musings by Michael Weller NEAC
January 1, 2025 Michael Weller has a busy few months ahead of him. He's participating in a variety of current and forthcoming group... Read more -
The NEAC Climate Emergency Prize
First prize: £2,000, Runner up: £500 December 1, 2024 We are delighted to share details of a new award: The NEAC Climate Emergency Prize with a judging panel that... Read more -
Painting the Mountains of Morocco - An Article by Neil Pittaway
From Marrakesh to the summit of North Africa's highest mountain October 30, 2024 In this article, we go on a journey of discovery with Neil Pittaway NEAC who tells us all about his... Read more -
Myths and Legends - An Article by Jenny Wheatley
October 1, 2024 With a solo exhibition opening at Russell Gallery on 31 October, we are delighted that NEAC member artist Jenny Wheatley... Read more
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Introducing Two New NEAC Members
June 25, 2024 At our AGM on 23 June 2024, two artists were elected NEAC Members. Congratulations to Johanna Zhang & Sarah Granville!... Read more -
Remembering Richard Bawden
(1936-2024) June 24, 2024 We were very sad to hear the news of the passing of Richard Bawden NEAC RE RWS (1936-2024) who died... Read more -
Introduction to the NEAC Annual Exhibition 2024
by Patrick Cullen, NEAC President June 13, 2024 This is my first annual exhibition as President of the remarkable society that is the New English Art Club. Throughout... Read more -
Prizes & Awards 2024
The winning artists & artworks from our 2024 Annual Exhibition June 12, 2024 The following Prizes and Awards were awarded at a ceremony on Wednesday 12 June at our 2024 Annual Exhibition .... Read more -
Our 2023-24 Scholars share their experiences
April 16, 2024 In 2023, the inaugural £5,000 NEAC Artist Scholarship was awarded to Rae Birch Carter who was carefully selected from an... Read more
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The Power of Paint – by Louise Balaam
March 25, 2024 With a current solo exhibition and a 5-day painting course later this year, we are pleased to bring you an... Read more -
Nicholas Baldion (Past NEAC Scholar) Wins John Moores Painting Prize 2023 Visitors’ Choice
February 6, 2024 Congratulations to Nicholas Baldion (NEAC Scholar 2021-22) who has won the John Moores Painting Prize 2023 Visitors’ Choice for his... Read more -
A Fascination with Interiors - by Felicity House
February 1, 2024 This month, we are pleased to bring you an article from one of the New English Art Club's newest members... Read more -
The Day I Failed to Meet Balthus - an Article by Grant Watson NEAC
January 1, 2024 We are delighted to share an article by Grant Watson NEAC , one of our newest member artists, elected in... Read more -
Creating a Catalogue Raisonné & Website for Richard Eurich RA NEAC OBE
October 1, 2023 Philippa Bambach (Richard's daughter) describes the process of creating a catalogue raisonné & website to record and showcase her father's... Read more
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“50 Years in the Making” - Neil Pittaway
August 1, 2023 As he approaches his 50th Birthday on 14 August 2023, Neil Pittaway NEAC RWS RE LFA reflects on his artistic... Read more -
Remembering Tom Coates
1941-2023 July 31, 2023 Last month, we received the sad news that Tom Coates PPNEAC PPPS PPRBA RP HonRWA RWS PPSEA OAS APF PatronMAS... Read more -
NEAC Scholars 2023-24
July 7, 2023 At the opening night of our 2023 Annual Exhibitiom, we announced the recipients of the NEAC Artist Scholarships for 2023-24.... Read more -
Remembering Bob Brown NEAC
1936-2023 July 6, 2023 Last month, we received the sad news that Robert (Bob) Brown NEAC had passed away. He was elected a member... Read more -
Announcing the new NEAC President
July 3, 2023 At our AGM on 2 July 2023, Patrick Cullen was elected the new NEAC President, taking over from Peter Brown... Read more
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Introducing Three New NEAC Members
July 3, 2023 At our AGM on 2 July 2023, three artists were elected NEAC Members. Congratulations to Diana Charnley. Felicity House and... Read more -
Prizes and Awards 2023
THE WINNING ARTISTS & ARTWORKS FROM OUR 2023 ANNUAL EXHIBITION June 22, 2023 The following Prizes and Awards were awarded at a ceremony on Thursday 22 June at our 2023 Annual Exhibition .... Read more -
“Life as a Painter” – Julia Hawkins
March 1, 2023 Julia Hawkins is one of the NEAC’s newest members, elected in summer 2022. Here she tells us how she came... Read more -
Remembering Anthony Green
1939-2023 February 27, 2023 Anthony Green RA NEAC LG Hon RBA Hon ROI passed away on 14 February 2023 after a short illness. He... Read more -
Eulogy for Ken Howard
by Peter Brown, from a Memorial Service on 6 December 2022 December 20, 2022 Ken was a great painter, a wonderful raconteur, an excellent salesman, and an inspiration to us all. While he was... Read more
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"From 40 francs to £150 million"
Peter Clossick reviews 'Cezanne' at Tate Modern November 29, 2022 The largest exhibition of Cezanne’s work in the UK since the 1990s was heaving with visitors, even on a weekday... Read more -
“Secrets of Still Life” – Laura Smith
November 1, 2022 Laura Smith is one of the newest members of the NEAC, elected in Summer 2022. In this article, she tells... Read more -
Remembering Ken Howard
(1932-2022) October 1, 2022 We were deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Ken Howard OBE RA PPNEAC RBA RBSA ROI... Read more -
“Painting, Passover and Pears” – Michael Weller
September 1, 2022 Michael Weller is one of the NEAC’s newest members, elected in summer 2022. In this article, he invites us to... Read more -
Hooray for Halliday!
August 1, 2022 It is no exaggeration to say that Charlotte Halliday has been quietly running the New English Art Club from behind... Read more
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Remembering Dawn Sidoli
July 27, 2022 Following the sad news that Dawn Sidoli NEAC RWA passed away in May 2022, we were reminded by David Parfitt... Read more -
Three New NEAC Member Artists
July 15, 2022 Congratulations to our three new members artists who were elected to the NEAC at our AGM on 14 July 2022.... Read more -
2022 Annual Exhibiton: Many Artworks Still Available to Buy Online
July 15, 2022 Our Annual Exhibition has now closed its doors for another year. If there's a painting or drawing that you had... Read more -
Interview with Michael Kirkbride
July 12, 2022 Mick Kirkbride is known to many not only for his paintings but also for his teaching work with educational institutions... Read more -
Remembering Fred Cuming
(1930-2022) July 7, 2022 We were deeply saddened to hear the news that Fred Cuming died on 11 June 2022, aged 92. Many NEAC... Read more
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Prizes and Awards 2022
The Winning Artists and Artworks from our 2022 Annual Exhibition June 27, 2022 The following Prizes and Awards were awarded at a ceremony on Monday 27 June at our 2022 Annual Exhibition .... Read more -
Peter Brown's London Lockdown Diaries
April 1, 2022 Peter Brown's new solo exhibition London: the return (and accompanying free lunchtime talk) at Messums London is made up of... Read more -
Setting the Stage - Jason Line
January 2, 2022 We're delighted to bring you an article by Jason Line , one of our newest members, elected in summer 2021.... Read more -
On Coastal Landscapes and Zebras - Tom Benjamin
October 27, 2021 Tom Benjamin t ells us a bit about his painting practice and the landscapes that inspire his work . .... Read more -
Finding Inspiration Close to Home - Louise Balaam
October 1, 2021 Over the past year-and-a-half, many of us discovered new places in our local areas to exercise, unwind or to paint... Read more
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Out of Thin Air - Painting in the Himalayas by Patrick Cullen
September 1, 2021 In March 2019, I set off with renowned mountain artists Tobit Roche and Tim Scott Bolton to complete the Annapurna... Read more -
Charles Williams on hanging the NEAC Annual Exhibition 2021
July 1, 2021 The first time I got involved properly in hanging the Annual Exhibition I was Tom Coates’ gopher. He was the... Read more -
2021 Prizes & Awards
June 25, 2021 The NEAC and Mall Galleries are delighted to announce the Prizes & Awards, as well as our two new Scholars,... Read more -
Sickert and the Art of Music Hall by Alison Young
May 25, 2021 Alison Young will be giving this year’s NEAC Annual Lecture,‘Sickert and the Art of Music Hall’, sponsored by Panter &... Read more -
Remembering Michael Pullée (1936-2021)
May 23, 2021 Sadly, early in 2021, we learned of the death of New English artist Michael Pullée NEAC . He was elected... Read more
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A Royal Tour and Other Stories
the inspiration behind Neale Worley’s new solo exhibition April 1, 2021 In 2018, Neale Worley had the honour of accompanying Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of... Read more -
Remembering Roy Freer (1938-2021)
March 27, 2021 We recently received the sad news that our friend and colleague Roy Freer NEAC RI ROI passed away on 3... Read more -
'Backs of Houses' with Melissa Scott-Miller
February 25, 2021 Our Artist of the Month is Melissa Scott-Miller whose new online exhibition 'London Paintings' has just opened with Twenty Twenty... Read more -
2020 Prizes & Awards
December 10, 2020 The New English Art Club and Mall Galleries would like to congratulate all prizewinners and give a special thank you... Read more -
2020 NEAC Annual Lecture Online
David Boyd Haycock on the subject of 'The Slade School of Art and the New English Art Club, c.1908-1914' November 18, 2020 Our 2020 Annual Lecture was given by David Boyd Haycock on the subject of 'The Slade School of Art and... Read more
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Remembering Josephine Harris (1931-2020)
October 1, 2020 We were saddened to hear the news of the passing of our friend and colleague Josephine Harris NEAC . Diana... Read more -
Thoughts About My Painting Practice by Julie Held
September 1, 2020 'What strikes me as being an uppermost concern whilst painting is, amongst other things, something David Bomberg said about making... Read more -
Interview with Susan Ryder
July 31, 2020 This month, we shine a lamplight on New English artist Susan Ryder , best known for her portraits and interior... Read more -
Happy 100th Birthday, Diana Armfield!
June 1, 2020 This month marks a very special occasion. Diana Armfield celebrates her 100th birthday on 11 June 2020. This magnificent milestone... Read more -
The Importance of Art Societies by Richard Sorrell
May 1, 2020 In these challenging times, we're reminded of the importance of community, and of the power of art to inspire and... Read more
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'Happenings' by Ruth Stage
February 28, 2020 This month, we're happy to shine the spotlight on egg tempera painter Ruth Stage whose exhibition 'Happenings' opens at the... Read more -
Remembering Ann Le Bas (1923-2020)
January 7, 2020 With regret, we share the sad news that Ann Le Bas NEAC RE died on 4 January 2020 at the... Read more -
Toby Ward describes painting his Lincoln Panoramas
January 1, 2020 In 2017, New English member Toby Ward worked on a pair of panoramic views of the city of Lincoln. What... Read more -
'Teaching, Drawing and Painting' by Daniel Shadbolt
December 1, 2019 Earlier this year, Daniel Shadbolt was appointed (along with Paul Newland ) Curator of the New English Education Programme, offering... Read more -
'Lessons From the Past' - Clare Haward
November 1, 2019 Clare Haward is one of our newest members, elected in summer 2019. An exhibition of her recent work is at... Read more
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Richard Eurich remembered by his daughters
October 2, 2019 With an exhibition coming up later this month at Waterhouse & Dodd in London, NEAC member Melissa Scott-Miller spoke to... Read more -
Roses and Italy - Interview with Peter Kuhfeld
October 1, 2019 This month, we're pleased to bring you an interview with Peter Kuhfeld . Read on to escape the hustle and... Read more -
David Cobley All By Himself - Interview
September 1, 2019 This month, we focus on the life and work of David Cobley whose major solo show 'All By Himself' opens... Read more -
'Establishing Memory' by Victoria Jinivizian
August 1, 2019 This month, we're delighted to bring you an article by one of our newest member artists Victoria Jinivizian who was... Read more -
2019 Prizes & Awards
June 16, 2019 Congratulations to our 2019 prizewinners: Winner of The Doreen McIntosh Prize AND The NEAC Critics’ Prize: Joseph Ryan, Castle Winner... Read more
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Art Among the Chaos
Studio Stories by Jacqueline Williams May 1, 2019 When artists look back at their careers, they often use their education and significant events as a framework for the... Read more -
Remembering Peter Kelly (1931-2019)
April 23, 2019 'We are sad to share the news that Peter Kelly NEAC RBA died on 17 April this year. He was... Read more -
June Berry: Studying Art in the 1940s
April 1, 2019 June Berry finds her subject matter in her every day surroundings and the small events in people’s daily lives, often... Read more -
Remembering Jason Bowyer (1957-2019)
February 19, 2019 We were deeply saddened by the news that Jason Bowyer PPNEAC PS RP died on Sunday 17 February 2019. Jason... Read more -
Remembering Karólína Lárusdóttir (1944-2019)
February 15, 2019 It is with great sadness that we share the news that New English Art Club member Karólína Lárusdóttir NEAC RE... Read more
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Benjamin Hope: Numbers and Figures
February 1, 2019 Benjamin Hope was elected a NEAC member in 2018, but despite an artistic family background, he did not follow the... Read more -
Interview with James Bland
January 1, 2019 We kick off 2019 with an interview with James Bland whose exhibition at Lilford Gallery in Canterbury starts on 25... Read more -
A Christmas Message from Peter Brown
December 1, 2018 December is here, so we're delighted to bring you a festive interview with New English President, Peter Brown . As... Read more -
Interview with Ann Shrager
October 30, 2018 We’re delighted that Ann Shrager NEAC found time to talk to us about her work, including technique, education and influences,... Read more -
Interview with Alex Fowler
October 1, 2018 This month, we shine the spotlight on Alex Fowler who has been a New English member since 2004. You can... Read more
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