Leamington Studio Artists
1 April 2021 – 31 March 2022
Annual Report
2021/22 Review
Following the Covid Pandemic, we have finally been able to re-establish the monthly exhibitions. The lockdowns during the Pandemic caused untold disruption, so it was a great relief to be able to reopen the Gallery and have visitors come in and enjoy the experience. I was elected as Chair of the Trustees and have been thoroughly reassured by the enthusiasm, cooperation and depth of knowledge of the new board members. We have been able to establish a positive and proactive working group together, and as a direct result of this – are have exciting plans to move the Leamington Studio Artists forward. This is a real, concrete necessity not only for members of the LSA, but for the local community in which we work and interact with through our Exhibitions and Events.
The Board of Trustees
Chair: Chris Freegard-Elmes
Secretary: Virginia Murphy
Mark Ellis
Kay Matthews
Don Mason
Meurig Hughes
Tamar Groeneveld
Angela Webb
Adraian Gains
( WOS) Warwickshire Open Studios
This exhibition was again representative of the work of our membership and despite the previous disruption, was well attended. In addition, we also had many complimentary comments and wishes for success in the coming months with our upcoming exhibitions.
(AITP) Art in The Park - Aug 21
Exhibitions at East Lodge during this large event included work by Virginia Murphy and Giuseppe Pittarello. A significant inclusion to the AITP event.
Plein Air Event
The LSA supported the Warwickshire Open Studios (WOS) Plein Air event which was held in Jephson Gardens by featuring an exhibition of some of the entrants
work in September and a prize of an exhibition at East Lodge Gallery for one month.
East Lodge Exhibitors Oct 21 – Mar 22
Kay Matthews and Ian Mattingly Oct 21
Eleanor Allitt, Colin Purdy and Patricia Gallagher Nov 21
Members Exhibition Dec 21 - a celebration of our members artwork.
Schools Exhibition Jan 22 – For this, the first exhibition of 2022 we had work from two schools. In room 1 we displayed art from Whitnash Primary School ranging from Reception to Year 6, with a focus on trees and the story ‘Stick Man’. In room 2, the work of three A Level Art students from Myton School. Jacob Walden, Izzy Owen-Ward and Molly Locke. The work included Portraiture, Still-life, Photography and a 3D installation.
Studio Artists (Lynee Gugeon, Helen Ballantyne, Maddie Webb and Chris Freegard-Elmes) and Julia Essex Feb 22. Room 2 displayed ‘Travels with my paintbrush,’ by Julia Essex and room 1 the work of the studio artists in an exhibition entitled ‘Home Ground’. It featured a range of styles from Abstract to Landscapes and many in between.
Claire Henley, Glenys Bishop and Sue Southorn Mar 22.
2021/21? The Future
The Covid-19 scenario is still a reality, yet the LSA is planning a busy future with exhibitions, involvement in local events as and when we can. Hopefully we are all working to ensure that the projected programme will become reality. We have a relaunch planned, further involvement with local schools and colleges, and a continuing recruitment drive for more members and volunteers. As a final note, I’d like to thank the volunteers who constantly step up to help in the organisation, curating and stewardship of exhibitions at East Lodge, without your support it would be difficult to maintain our presence in the local Art Community.
Registered Charity No. 1187026
Leamington Studio Artists East Lodge, Jephson Gardens Willes Road Leamington Spa CV32 4ER
www.lsa-artists.org
Accounts for 1[st] June 2021 - 31[st] March 2022
Accounts opened June 2021 Treasurers Account £19,979.76 Studio Deposits £750 Building/Venue Reserve £10,000
Treasurers Account
| Treasurers Account | |
|---|---|
| Income | |
| Membership | 1070 |
| Studios | 7200 |
| Gallery Hire | 3148 |
| Sales | 9357 |
| Art in the Park | 335 |
| Zoom refund | 177 |
| Total Income | 21,287 |
| Expenditure | |
| Sales Payments | 6002 |
| British Gas | 980 |
| Website Hosting | 192 |
| Tel/Broadband | 240 |
| Council Rates | 401 |
| Rent | 4200 |
| Returned Deposit | 200 |
| Fire Extinguishers | 70 |
| Insurance | 466 |
| Website | 1250 |
| East Lodge/Admin | 583 |
| Marketing | 69 |
| Total Expenditure | 14652 |
| Net Income | 6635 |
| Other accounts left untouched | |
| Treasurers Account | £26,614.85 |
| Studio Deposits | £750.09 |
| Building/Venue Reserve | £10,000.76 |