The Oxford Art Society was formed in 1891 at the instigation of Walter Tyrwhitt who wished to encourage Art in the City and in the University. The first president was Hubert von Herkomer, RA, who had succeeded John Ruskin as the Slade Professor of Fine Art in Oxford.
The Society has held an annual exhibition except for six years during World War II. Since 1972 the Society has held two exhibitions each year – a Members’ Exhibition and an Open Exhibition. It is from the artists showing in the Open Exhibition that new members are invited to join the Society.
Our AGM is held in February. Details will be circulated well in advance.
We look forward to hosting the Open Exhibition 2022 in the Cloisters at SJE late August. A USN list of selected works is on the exhibition page.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates. Online entry is now closed for the Open Exhibition and YAC. If you have received notification of payment but not an entry form or labels – please do still deliver your artwork to the SJE Cloisters between 10am – 1pm on Saturday 13th as requested and we will provide you with your USN. There has been a glitch with the website automated emails sending out confirmation of your labels and entries.
Jeremy Mogford opening the OAS Members' Exhibition 2022.
Read reviews of the Members Exhibition 2022 in Ox In A Box.