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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
'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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Interview with Paul Handley
September 1, 2018 We are delighted to present our interview with Paul Handley NEAC and to welcome him back into the fold following... Read more -
Interview with Tim Benson
August 1, 2018 We are delighted to present our interview with Tim Benson , one of our newest members, elected in June this... Read more -
Interview with Richard Sorrell
July 1, 2018 Richard Sorrell is a painter of invented figurative paintings – ‘people doing things’. You can read his biog and view... Read more -
Announcing our New President and Vice President
June 24, 2018 At today's AGM, Richard Pikesley handed over the role of New English Art Club President which he has held for... Read more -
2018 Prizes & Awards
June 16, 2018 Congratulations to our 2018 prizewinners: Winner of The Dry Red Press Award: Melissa Scott-Miller, Winter Backgardens, Islington 2018 Winner of... Read more -
Interview with Richard Pikesley
May 5, 2018 This month, we're delighted that Richard Pikesley took a break from preparations for our Annual Exhibition in June to tell... Read more -
Interview with Andrew Macara
April 1, 2018 This month, we feature our interview with Andrew Macara . Sit back, relax, and read about how Andrew taught himself... Read more -
Interview with Tom Coates
March 1, 2018 Tom Coates tells us about his art education, influences and method of working. He also shares a story about an... Read more -
Interview with Martin Yeoman
February 1, 2018 Martin Yeoman is one of the most gifted painters to emerge from the Royal Academy Schools in the late 1970s.... Read more -
What's it like to be a New English Scholar?
January 21, 2018 Every year, we award two scholarships to emerging artists with the most promising portfolios. Our two current scholars reflect on... Read more -
Interview with Jenny Wheatley
January 1, 2018 Jenny Wheatley tells us about her life, education, travels and technique, or - as she puts it - 'the roller... Read more -
Interview with Charlotte Sorapure
December 1, 2017 Fresh from her recent exhibition in Oxfordshire (a joint show with her artist husband, Saied Dai ) Charlotte Sorapure took... Read more -
Interview with Robert E Wells
November 1, 2017 Robert E Wells is one of the New English Art Club’s newest members, elected earlier this year. We are delighted... Read more -
Interview with Patrick Cullen
October 1, 2017 Patrick Cullen has been a member of the New English Art Club for twenty years. In this interview, Patrick tells... Read more -
Interview with Jason Bowyer
September 1, 2017 With a solo exhibition coming up in October, Jason Bowyer takes time out to tell us about his background, education... Read more -
Remembering Bernard Dunstan (1920-2017)
August 22, 2017 We have received the sad news that Bernard Dunstan NEAC RA RWA PS Hon died on Sunday 20 August at... Read more -
Interview with Andrew James
August 1, 2017 Andrew James is one of our two new member artists, elected in June 2017. A self-taught painter, Andrew tells us... Read more -
Interview with Charlotte Halliday
July 1, 2017 Charlotte Halliday has been a New English Art Club member since 1961 and has been our Keeper since 1989. She... Read more -
2017 Prizes & Awards
June 18, 2017 Congratulations to our 2017 prizewinners: Winner of The Doreen McIntosh Prize: Paul Gildea, 'Night Watch' Winner of Jackson's Art Supplies... Read more -
Interview with Charles Williams
May 1, 2017 Charles Williams ' work is very like short stories. He tries to cram everything he is thinking about, other paintings... Read more -
Interview with Peter Clossick
April 1, 2017 With a solo show in London just around the corner, Peter Clossick tells us about his art education, influences, and... Read more -
Interview with Neil Pittaway
March 1, 2017 Printmaker, painter and draftsman Neil Pittaway is one of our newest members, elected in summer 2016. With a solo exhibition... Read more -
Interview with Tessa Coleman
February 1, 2017 Having recently returned from the USA, where she completed a 2-year masters at the New York Academy of Art, Tessa... Read more -
Interview with Craig Jefferson
January 1, 2017 One of our newest members, elected in June 2016, Craig Jefferson offers us an insight into his world. He tells... Read more -
Interview with Peter Brown
December 1, 2016 In the month that sees the opening of a new solo show at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath, plein... Read more -
Interview with Pamela Kay
November 1, 2016 Pamela Kay is one of Britain’s foremost painters of flowers and still life – working in watercolour and oils, and... Read more -
2016 Prizes & Awards
June 18, 2016 Congratulations to our 2016 prizewinners: Winner of The Doreen McIntosh Prize: Martin Yeoman, 'Taj Mahal Winter' Winner of The... Read more
