I was really bummed when I found out at the last minute that I could not make it to the preview morning of this year’s annual exhibition of the Society of Women Artists (SWA).  For the last three or four years a number of my paintings have been accepted to this show which takes place at the pretigious Mall Galleries in London’s affluent Pall Mall.

The SWA Annual Exhibition 2012 - Mall Galleries The Mall London

My extremely eagle eyes which have deteriotated in favour of long-sightedness have  just spotted two blobs (top just right of centre) on a photograph of the preview morning and without a doubt these are the two paintings  Marrakech iii and Marrakech iv I submitted and which were accepted for the exhibition. Both are hanging side by side in the main hall of the gallery! ‘Chuffed to bits’ doesn’t quite describe how I feel at the moment. Not that there is anything wrong in being in any of the side galleries because just being accepted for one thing is enough but to make it into the main gallery is a bit of additional kudos. I did strain further to see if there were any red dots to put the cherry of top of my already over-iced cake but even my super bionic eyes could not make these out mostly because the show is always so crowded on the first day with our patron HRH Princess Michael of Kent in attendance.

I have a bit more time this week and will definitely be going to see the show and any others I can attend whilst I am in London. The show runs from 28th June through 7th July. Do please make every effort you can to see the display. It really is worth a visit.

Founded in 1855, the society has had a unique history dedicated to promoting art by women. The Annual Exhibition at the prestigious Mall Galleries, The Mall, London, SW1, showcases a stunning and eclectic mix of artwork in all media. The Society encourages variety and versatility and features some of the finest contemporary women artists from all over the world, thus sustaining a reputation for excellence.

The easel has landed

Finally I will end with a reminder about my sponsorship needs. I want to hold an exhibition with a colleague in London in October. I have just a little over 20 days to make up the 5k odd we to hire the gallery and do all the leg work. There is something in it for everyone and no one goes away empty handed. Please please please sponsor us at www.sponsume.com/project/sunshine-music. Many thanks in advance.