2016 Exhibitions

Royston Arts Society Autumn Exhibition

Possibly the biggest, most diverse art exhibition in Royston’s creative calendar is back again. Come and see 400+ pieces by Royston Arts Society’s amateur and professional artists. Add to your collection of local artists’ works at very affordable prices. Play art critic and vote for your favourite painting in our section completely devoted to the Festival theme – ‘Carnival’. Then help your favourite artist and favourite painting in the exhibition win our People’s Choice prizes! www.roystonartsoc.org.uk | www.facebook.com/roystonarts

Where: Royston Town Hall (SG8 7DA)
When: Friday 23 September, 8-10pm; Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September, 10am-5pm

Royston Photographic Society Carnival of Colour

This exhibition illustrates how photographers utilise colour in various ways when taking images. A Carnival of Colour is open to individual interpretation by the members of Royston Photographic Society which you can guarantee will be vibrant, creative and most definitely diverse. Expect amazing landscapes and architecture, magnificent wildlife and bustling street scenes.

This exhibition is a must visit for the whole family and suitable for all ages – there is something for everyone to enjoy and relate to. During the exhibition members of Royston Photographic Society will be happy to discuss the range of images on display. www.roystonphotographicsociety.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/groups/35273665272/

Where: Town Hall (upstairs) (SG8 7DA)
When: Saturday 24 September, 10.30am-5.30pm; Sunday 25 September, 10.30am-4:30pm

The Royston Fringe Art Exhibition

Our Art Exhibition is open to all artists, amateur and professional, and is free to enter. Admission is free and 70 – 80 paintings and other works of art will be on show. Catalogue 50p.
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Where: Royston Methodist Church (SG8 7AU)
When: Saturday 24 September, 10am-5pm; Sunday 25 September, 12noon-5pm

Middle Schools “Carnival” Art Exhibition

This exhibition is the culmination of the Young Curator’s project and carnival art work produced by Royston’s Middle Schools (Greneway and Roysia), curated by this year’s Young Curators group (a small group of Year 8 pupils from both schools). The exhibition continues into October.
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Where: Royston and District Museum and Art Gallery (SG8 6AL)
When: Saturday 24 September until October, 10am-5pm

Royston Fringe Art Competition [FREE]

An art competition on the theme of “The Carnival of The Animals”. All entries will be displayed and prizes will be awarded by Pam Rhodes on Sunday 25 at 4:45pm.
Age groups: under 8, 8-11, 12-17

Paintings should be delivered to Royston Methodist Church in Queens Road on Friday 23 September between 8am and 10am, and collected on Sunday 25 at 5:00pm following the prize giving ceremony.
Entry forms: www.royston-methodist.org.uk
Enquiries: fringe@royston-methodist.org.uk

Where: Royston Methodist Church (SG8 7AU)
When: Saturday 24 September, 10am – 5pm; Sunday 25 September, 12noon – 5pm