top of page


Invitation to your AGM and Big Cat Demonstration
Our Society's Annual General Meeting is coming up in a couple of weeks. It will be at: 2pm, Saturday 21st March 2026 at the Alton Assembly Rooms, High St, Alton GU34 1BA This short meeting will take p lace before the afternoon's demonstration by the excellent Jonathan Newey . Entitled: 'A Walk on the Wild Side (Big Cat)', Jonathan will be painting this popular subject using acrylics. About Jonathan Newey Jonathan Newey is an award winning artist with over 25 years of ex
altonartsociety
Mar 82 min read


TPG Exhibition at Freedom Through Expression Gallery, Alton
In April 2026 TPG will be exhibiting at the Freedom Through Expression Gallery in Alton. This forthcoming "Inspired on Thursdays" exhibition will showcase exciting new artwork created by the Alton Art Society's Thursday Paint Group. The show will feature a wide variety of work, including portraits, landscapes, and still life, and all pieces will be for sale. The Paint Group, formed in 2004, provides a space for local artists to meet, paint, and collaborate. More information
altonartsociety
Mar 51 min read


Spring Newsletter 2026
Read the latest newsletter here or download a pdf copy by clicking below.
altonartsociety
Feb 171 min read


Autumn Newsletter 2025
Read the latest newsletter here or download a pdf copy by clicking below.
altonartsociety
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Exhibition Winners of 'Best in Show'
First Jenny Kennish 'My Mum's Kitchen' Second Ellen Ging 'The Fury' Third John Holden 'Meerkat' The public voted enthusiastically for their favourite painting at the AAS October 2025 Exhibition. A wide range of pictures and artists were voted for but the winners were Jenny Kennish, Ellen Ging and John Holden who received their awards at the November demonstration in the Alton Assembly Rooms.
altonarttreasurer
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Summer Newsletter 2025
Read the latest newsletter here or download a pdf copy by clicking below.
altonartsociety
Sep 18, 20251 min read


TPG Christmas Break
The last session will be 11th December and restarting on 8th January
altonarttreasurer
Aug 2, 20251 min read


Alton Art Society's New Chair
Firstly, I wanted to introduce myself to you as the new Chair of the Alton Art Society. My name is Kate Davis, and I have been a member...
altonartsociety
Jul 26, 20253 min read


Inspired on Thursdays
The TPG are back at the Allen Gallery with an exhibition which runs from Saturday 8th February to Sunday 23rd February, called "Inspired...
altonartsociety
Jan 30, 20251 min read


Summer Newsletter 2024
Read the latest newsletter here or download a pdf copy by clicking below.
altonartsociety
Aug 9, 20241 min read


AAS at the Alton Arts Festival (5-14th July 2024)
Alton Art Society were involved in 3 activities during the first Arts Festival to be held in Alton.
altonartsociety
Jul 17, 20242 min read


AGM & Social Evening
The AGM this year is to be held in the evening at Goldfinch Books on Thursday 23rd May from 7pm – 9pm. It will still be light when the...
altonartsociety
May 21, 20241 min read


Spring Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter here or download a pdf copy by clicking below.
altonartsociety
May 21, 20241 min read


Inspired on Thursdays
The TPG are back at the Allen Gallery with an exhibition which runs from Saturday 13th to Sunday 28th January, called "Inspired on...
altonartsociety
Jan 24, 20241 min read


Alton Art Society Exhibition 2023 Preview Evening
The Alton Art Society had a very successful opening of their Annual Exhibition on Friday 6th October by The Mayor of Alton, Cllr. Ben...
altonartsociety
Oct 11, 20231 min read


Demonstration by Chris Forsey in Acrylics – Boats and Water
16th September 2023 The first demonstration of the Winter Series was given by Chris Forsey in Acrylics. His subject was Boats and...
altonartsociety
Sep 17, 20232 min read


2023 Exhibition Poster
If you can display our 2023 Exhibition Poster somewhere or include it on social media to advertise the exhibition that would be...
altonartsociety
Sep 6, 20231 min read


Alton Arts Festival – July 2024
Alton Arts Festival will be a 10-day multi-discipline, multi-venue programme of music, literary events, theatre and visual arts,...
altonartsociety
Sep 6, 20231 min read


Annual Exhibition 2023
Have you been painting over the past year so we can put on an exhibition with lots of entries and a wide variety of subjects and media,...
altonartsociety
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Summer Letter from our Chair, Annabel Young
At the AGM I asked all of you to try and promote our Art Society as we need more members. So, when the opportunity arose in the form of...
altonartsociety
Aug 22, 20232 min read

News
Catch up on all the Alton Art Society news here.
bottom of page
