Exhibition 2024
In spite of last minute information about road closures and hasty calls to the AA, the KADAC Annual Exhibition was a well attended and supported event, held in the Cleish Village Hall from the opening on the evening of Friday 6 September to Sunday 8th. Visitors enjoyed an outstanding display of a variety of works of art and crafts.
Some 176 paintings were on display, of which 56 were sold as well as crafts and cards and a raffle. The auction of an oil painting by the Club's Professional Adviser, Artist Tom Sutton Smith raised £400 which has been donated to CHAS at Rachel House. Also raised for CHAS was a further amount of £230 from cash donations and from Art materials donated by the recently closed business of the Kelty Art Centre. KADAC Chair Angela Walter opened the proceedings on the opening evening before handing over to the Invited Guest, CHAS Chair Mr Rami Okasha who outlined the activities of CHAS and in particular Rachel House in its support for families in need of it. He was presented with some gardening items for use in Rachel House gardens and a framed drawing of snowdrops donated by Artist Barry Scott. |
Over the weekend around 200 visitors came to view and to buy works of Art. The refreshments area was a popular feature, providing not only a delightful array of home baking but the opportunity to meet members of the Club and to learn about its role in the Community. More information was also given in a computer slideshow of the work of the Club throughout the year including Artists working with the Day Centre and the Primary School visits.
As usual there was an opportunity to vote for the best painting and this was won by Shirley Scott with her painting Our Tree with second prize going to Stewart Niven for Puffin with Catch; and third prize going jointly to Sunrise on the Great Herdsman (Buachaille Etive Mor) by Greg Drum and Spotty Dotty by Shirley Scott. 
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Exhibition 2023
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On the evening of Friday 8th September 2023, around seventy KADAC members and guests welcomed Perth & Kinross Provost Zander McDade to the Annual KADAC Art Exhibition held at the wonderful venue of Cleish Village Hall. The Provost opened the exhibition and praised the camaraderie and the work of the Art Club. In her welcoming speech, President, Dallas Key, thanked all members for their support, enthusiasm, and commitment to the Club. She also highlighted the dedication of two KADAC Members, Ian Gellatly and Irene Douglas, who support a small Art Group each Thursday at The Kinross Day Centre. Seven artworks by three of this art group were included in the KADAC exhibition. Dallas also paid tribute to Club Member, Tom Webster, who recently passed away, aged 90. His cheery and friendly personality will be much missed in the Club. The Provost was presented with a painting and card by Dallas before browsing the exhibits and chatting to the guests.
There was a delightful atmosphere in the Hall as the Provost and the other guests mingled throughout the artworks, enjoying wine and nibbles. Folks enjoyed viewing the one hundred and eighty-nine exhibits as well as the many different crafts. The popular raffle was well supported with folks keen to win one of the many prizes including many donated by local businesses. The Star Prize of a two-night stay at The Firs B & B in Blair Atholl was donated by KADAC member, Pauline, with runners-up prizes of an original painting by KADAC’s professional adviser, Tom Sutton-Smith and a signed print by Greg Drumm, a KADAC member. |
The raffle was drawn on Sunday afternoon; to everyone’s delight, the first ticket to be drawn belonged to the Provost, winning the Star Prize.
Over the weekend of the exhibition, sixty-three paintings in total were sold as well as a many crafts. More than three hundred visitors attended the exhibition with many taking time to enjoy a cup of tea and some home baking. Throughout the whole weekend, support to the Art Club from the wider community of Kinross and District was evident through the comments, the footfall and the joyous atmosphere. Thanks, specifically, to the people of Cleish for their incredible support throughout the exhibition weekend. Members felt so welcomed into this warm and supportive community. During the weekend, visitors were encouraged to vote for their favourite painting of the exhibition. This year there were joint favourites: ‘Girl in Blue’ by Robin Kent and ‘Passing storm, Glen Sligachan’ by last year’s winner Stewart Niven; Runners-up were ‘Wingnuts’ by Shirley Scott and ‘Shackled and Tied’ by Greg Drumm. The four members were each presented with a small prize. |
EXHIBITION 2023 STATS
The KADAC exhibition held in the Club's 56th year, was a great success with
The KADAC exhibition held in the Club's 56th year, was a great success with
- an estimated four hundred people attending during the weekend.
- thirty-two exhibitors from the KADAC membership participating
- sixty -three paintings sold
- around one hundred tea and cake enjoyed
- over five hundred raffle tickets sold
- nearly £700 pounds worth of Crafts purchased
Exhibition 2022
The Club's first exhibition since COVID was a huge success! Over 300 people visited the Cleish Village Hall and 72 paintings were sold. Opening Night was well attended and an upbeat and encouraging address was given by Lucinda Russell OBE.
