FLEET
ART SOCIETY
2026 Summer Exhibition June 18th to July 7th at The Hart Centre, Fleet
This exhibition was a little different in organisation for us, as we divided the artists into two groups, half showing June 18th to 27th and the other half from June 28th to July 7th. Committee members exhibited for the full length. As we were in a smaller unit this time, unfortunately we were unable to show members' 3D works, but everyone agreed the display space was very effective and the paintings in both groups looked fantastic!
As usual, our artists received lots of positive comments about their work and the interesting range of style and subject on display. In spite of the extreme heat in the first and the third weeks, which meant some days were very quiet, sales totalled nearly £6,000 and in addition, the raffle for Phyllis Tuckwell raised £949. Thank you to the artists and all the members of public who helped us achieve this. We are also very grateful to the management of the Hart Centre, for once again, allowing us the use of one of their retail spaces for our exhibition.
The winner of 'My Favourite Painting' in Part One of the exhibition, as voted for by visitors, was Cheryl Jarvis with 'Reflections'. In second place was Alan Stoney with 'Me Time'.
In Part Two Alan Stoney was the winner, this time with his very cooling 'Fishing Trip' and in joint second place were Jules Routledge's 'Taking it Easy' and Joe Lindsey Clark's 'Fugelmere Marsh'. Many visitors commented on how difficult it was to choose a favourite and most artists received at least one vote from someone!
Summer Exhibition 2026
Cheryl Jarvis 'Reflections'
Alan Stoney 'Me Time'
Alan Stoney 'Fishing Trip'
Jules Routledge ' Taking it Easy'
Joe Lindsey Clark 'Fugelmere Marsh'
Our charity - Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Many thanks to all Fleet Art Society members and our exhibition visitors - from commission on sales and raffles at exhibitions, and the sale of donated art materials, we were very proud to have donated £5000 to Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in 2024-25. Below is a photo of our Chair, David Sprot presenting the cheque to PT representative, Sharon Mortimer at our 2025 AGM in December. Click here to see the thank you letter from Sam West, Community Fundraiser at
Phyllis Tuckwell.
The Summer 2025 exhibition raffle raised just under £1000.
The winner of the 1st prize in the raffle was Louisa Jones from Church Crookham and 2nd prize went to Keith Fielder, visitors to the exhibition. They both received John Lewis vouchers. Keith is pictured above receiving his prize from Alan Stoney, the exhibition organiser.
May 2026 Painting Challenge
The subject of this month's challenge was 'Sunset', and on a warm, sunny afternoon (but before sunset) there were lots of colourful paintings on display. The well-deserved winners, as voted for by attendees at the demo meeting were: 1st Mel Cooper and 2nd Chris Jones They are shown here being congratulated by guest artist, Rodney Kingston.
Christmas Party 2025 and Demo by Noel Kendall
While members were enjoying the mince pies, mulled wine and other refreshments on offer or catching up with friends, Noel demonstrated his pastel painting skills at the event. You can see his finished picture below.
