CASE: Coventry Art Societies Exhibition
Coventry and Warwickshire artists banded together to show what talented individuals in the region can achieve as part of a free exhibition which launched at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in February 2024.
More than 250 paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textile work and other creations were on display for one month as part of the Coventry Art Societies Exhibition (CASE).
The exhibition, thought to be the largest collection of Coventry and Warwickshire artists’ work ever in the Herbert, was organised by members from 10 local art societies and art groups, with the selection of work from more than 400 entries also decided by members.
Photography: Mark Pemberton
Previously known as the Coventry Arts Consortium,
it aimed to celebrate local creative talent, allowing artists to display their work in the renowned city centre gallery. It was the first time the event had taken place since 2019 after several cancelations due to the pandemic.
The Coventry and Warwickshire Society of Artists, a core contributor of CASE, dates back to 1912. Its members helped to lobby and raise funds for the creation in 1960 of the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum so locally-based artists could show their work.
Awards are given for ‘favourite’ works, chosen by the selection committee, the Lord Mayor of Coventry, Cllr Jaswant Singh Birdi, and by visitors to the exhibition.
“It’s crucial to give our incredible artists the opportunity to display their work in such a wonderful gallery. The quality of work will be extremely high, and visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a truly individual piece of art.”
— Painter, Author and Chair of CASE, Susan K. Moore
