THURSDAY 20th to SATURDAY 22nd FEBRUARY 2025
Wells & Mendip Museum on the Cathedral Green in Wells tells the story of the Mendip landscape and its inhabitants. Exhibits include a large collection of geological specimens as well as archaeological and social history artefacts. Opened in 2024, two new galleries tell the story of the City of Wells through the ages.
The Museum Trustees supported by Wells Rotary has called out to the local artist community to help raise funds to continue to develop the museum's exhibition spaces and maintain its beautiful building and collections.
The request is to supply 3 postcard sized unframed pieces of art in any medium with pieces welcome from all ages, from beginner to professional. All submissions will be displayed in the Museum Lecture Hall from the 20th to 22nd February. Viewing times are 20/02 16.00 to 20.00; 21/02 10.00 to 18.00; 22/02 10.00 to 17.00.
Use the links below to browse the on-line catalogue also available under Meetings & Events on this Website.
Post Card Art Catalogue Page 1 - Wells Rotary
Post Card Art Catalogue Page 2 - Wells Rotary
Post Card Art Auction Page 3 - Wells Rotary
Post Card Art Auction Page 4 - Wells Rotary
Post Card Art Auction Page 5 - Wells Rotary
Post Card Art Auction Page 6 - Wells Rotary
Post Card Art Auction Page 7 - Wells Rotary
Post Card Art Auction Page 8 - Wells Rotary
Confidential bids for individual pieces can be made in a silent auction either online or in person at the exhibition. Bids to be at a reserve price of £20 or above - the silent auction is accessible via the following Rotary Events link:
On the evening of Saturday 22nd February at an Evening Reception for invited guests an Auction Proper will be held for a selected number of the artworks as chosen by the Art Committee.
The results of the Silent Auction will be published Tuesday 25th and successful bidders will be contacted to arrange for the collection of their item(s).
For unsold items, subject to the agreement of the artist concerned, the On-Line Catalogue will re-opened for further bids but with no reserve price also on Tuesday 25th .
Thankyou in anticipation, please share this invitation with your friends, your participation helps to ensure that the Museum survives and thrives.
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