Previously known as the Coventry Arts Consortium, CASE returned to the Herbert for the 15th time.

Artists who are a member of one of the main Coventry art societies were invited to submit up to four paintings plus sculpture and pottery for the exhibition. The choice of subject matter and style is as individual as the artists themselves. There will be wild animals, local scenes, landscapes, flowers, a vintage car and steam train, portraits, including those of the Lord Mayor, who agreed to model for the Earlsdon Portrait Group, clothed of course, in his mayor’s attire.

It is the artists themselves, one from each society, who judge and select which works go on show. The art societies taking part are the Coventry and Warwickshire Society of Artists, The Coventry Art Guild, Coventry Watercolour Society and the Baginton Art Group. They encourage and nurture local artists and welcome new members whether they be experienced or just starting out.