Preparing Paintings for Exhibition

The St Albans Art Society are running a practical evening on preparing paintings for exhibition at Marshalswick Community Centre on Wednesday 26 May 2027, from 19:30 to 21:30. It's a session for anyone who's got work they want to show but isn't quite sure how to get it ready for a wall.

The evening covers the whole process of finishing a painting or drawing for hanging. There's a look at the different types of frame an artist can use, where to find framing materials that won't break the bank, and who does the work at a reasonable cost. It also gets into the more practical side of things: how to price a piece and what counts as 'framed' versus 'unframed' for the society's own exhibition. Committee members will be demonstrating throughout, and more experienced artists will be on hand to support those who are less experienced or exhibiting for the first time. You're encouraged to bring along your own work to frame, mount or prepare on the night, so you can walk away with something actually finished.

The venue, Marshalswick Community Centre, is Sandridge Parish Council's community hall on The Ridgeway, right beside the library. It's got a large hall, a committee room, a kitchen and designated parking. The session is part of the society's year-round programme of talks, demonstrations, exhibitions, workshops and informal outdoor sketching sessions that supports local artists.

Entry is free and there's no booking required, so you can just turn up. It runs from 19:30 to 21:30 at 481 The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9TU.