Sock Gallery's Summer Open Exhibition is in its 7th year and is showcasing an array of work by talented artist's, both local and national, amateur and professional with the majority being for sale.

The Summer Open Exhibition 2018 saw a record year of submissions with 169 pieces being chosen to be displayed in the Sock Gallery.

This years exhibition sees an impressive mix of styles from wood cuts and screen prints, to pastels and collage. The gallery is full of exciting and high quality pictures, celebrating the great mix of skills and styles being created in contemporary art. 

The Winners were announced on Saturday 4th August at the Private View, below were awarded:

Highly Commended Adults-

Diane Sinclair for her piece 'Krasimira with Spiral Earrings'
Andrew Jackson for his piece 'PushKar'
Sumiko Eadon for her piece 'Untitled'
Melanie Weeks for her piece 'Frida'
Sally Matterson for her piece 'Great Ridge Walk'
Maureen Hallaham with her piece 'Blackberries and Blossoms'
Irsa Ervin for her piece 'Temptation'

Adult Category Runner up-
Sarah Lockitt with her piece 'Knitting'

Adult Category Winner-
John Kelvin Adams with his piece 'Henrietta'

Young Persons Category Runner Up-
Laura Heath with her piece 'Self Portrait'

Young Persons Category Winner-
Amelia Charlish with her piece 'Fun in the Sun'

  
The Summer Open Exhibition is kindly sponsored by:

Headline Sponsor
Moss Solicitors

Support Sponsor
LAOS, Loughborough