A reminder the deadline to get your entry in is 5pm Friday 3rd April 2026. If you are having difficulty printing the forms, we have hard copies available at the Riverside on Tuesday afternoon.

Voting for the best takes place after the AGM, on 17th March. A really worthwhile prize of £25 Jacksons Voucher will be awarded. Bring your entries along, and if you have time, the list of items can be downloaded by clicking the PDF below. Good luck.

Chairman's Winter Challenge

We look forward to welcoming you to our 2026 AGM at 2pm at the Riverside Centre, Newport. Your chance to meet the new nominations for Council and view the Accounts for 2025.

Bring along your entries for the Chairman's Challenge to be voted anonomously for by those present. £25 Jacksons Voucher Prize. 

Complimentary tea and cake.

What a great result. Congratulations to all our artists and a Big thank you to John Hunt for making it happen. This masterpiece has no accredited artist.

Nomination Forms are now published for the election of Officers and Council Members and must be received by the Secretary no later than 24th February 2026. You can download a Nomination Form by going to Members>AGM. Hard copies will also be available on the desk at the Riverside.

PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL THE TRIP IS CONFIRMED - DEADLINE IS TUE 17th FEB.

In order to make this trip to Tate Britain, Turmer & Constable viable, we need more people. The list is now open to everyone, not just members. Members can bring any number of non member friends if they wish. Please put the word out. £57.50 inclusive of ferry travel and exhibition entrance. Contact the Secretary.