Charity art night at The Mall Galleries in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Society of Women Artists was the first venture of The Lady Taverners into the art world.
Live demonstrations of sculpting by award-winning portrait sculptor Hazel Reeves and portrait painting by Caroline de Peyrecave were much appreciated by guests of the evening.
Auctioneer David Fletcher worked hard to raise funds, selling art works, donated by artists, in aid of charity that aims to "give young people, particularly those with special needs, a sporting chance".
Supported by Barbara Minto, Angela Rippon OBE (President of The Lady Taverners), Barbara Penketh Simpson (President of the SWA) and artist Jean Haines, the night presented a rare opportunity to mix with artists and celebrities in informal atmosphere, enhanced by female artists display.
150th celebratory exhibition of the Society of Women Artists was officially opened by the SWA Patron Princess Michael of Kent at a private view in the Mall Galleries on the 29th June.
Over 500 works in all media - paintings, sculpture along with original prints, etchings and ceramics by professional women artists are on show in The Mall till the 9th July 2011.
A retrospective exhibition in the East Gallery is celebrating the work of prominent women artists who played an important role in the development and life of the Society, including Dame Laura Knight.
During the exhibition there will be an opportunity to meet artists and see informal art demonstrations by Members.
The exhibition is open to the public from 30 June to 9 July 2011 (closing at 1pm on the final day).
The Mall Galleries, The Mall, London, SW1
