For all artists & art lovers

We inform and encourage all artists & art lovers through our monthly presentations and demonstrations.

A full yearly programme of activities includes workshops, exhibitions visits and social events.

Rugby & District Art Society Members
Art Society Life Drawing
Rugby & District Art Society Demonstration
Rugby & District Art Society Wood Turning
Rugby & District Art Society Exhibition
Rugby & District Art Society Exhibition
Rugby & District Art Society Live Demo
Rugby & District Art Society Painting

Welcome

The aim of Rugby & District Art Society is to foster all forms of art in the town and district. The membership is a representative mix of amateur and professional artists and others interested in the arts in Rugby and a wide surrounding area.

Our monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm are held at Dunchurch Village Hall.

Monthly Meetings

Practical Workshops

Exhibitions

Day Trips

Painting Holidays

Sketching Evenings

Painting
Sculptures
Ceramics
Print Making
Exhibitions
Workshops

The Easel

Rugby & District Art Society Newsletter

Our newsletter is The Easel. This is a showcase for all aspects of the Society’s activities. It reports committee meetings, events, exhibitions and anything else that is thought to be of interest to members and those who would like to learn more about our Society.

May 2024 Easel

  • A round up of our monthly meetings.
  • A successful workshop with Jim Watson.
  • Urban Sketching
  • Survey Results


Older Editions

ANNUAL AWARDS EXHIBITION 2021

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, 27th November to 9th December.

Download full detail and Entry Form for submission by 3rd Nov at latest.

2023
Award Winners

Rugby & District Art Society Members

Ivor Cox Watercolour Award
Jim Watson

Rugby & District Art Society Members

Alan Sime Award
Audrey Endall

Rugby & District Art Society Members

Oil Award
John Lines

Rugby & District Art Society Members

Any other Medium
Clare Pentlow

Rugby & District Art Society Members

Pastel Award
Joe Douse

Rugby & District Art Society Members

Presidents Award
Julian Doyle

Rugby & District Art Society Members

Abbeycraft Artworld Award
Roger Griffiths

Rugby & District Art Society Members

Vice Presidents Award
Julian Doyle

Rugby & District Art Society Members

Acrylic Award
Tony Keech