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.
Summer 2026 0n-line Painting Challenge
Members were sent a photograph of the Chinese Gardens in Sydney, and asked to produce an image in whatever medium or style they chose. Nine people took up the challenge. The images were posted, without artist names, on Instagram for everyone to see and 'like' and then after one week, sent to a 'panel' of present and past Committee members who voted for their 3 favourite, again anonymously. It was difficult to choose, as all were excellent! However, the result, which closely resembled the Instagram votes, was 1st Anastasiia Poli and runner-up was Mike Clark. They were both sent Pullingers vouchers.
