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Walsall Society of Artists hold 74th annual exhibition - we speak to the soon-to-be chairman and local artist

Walsall Society of Artists is currently holding an annual exhibition where local creatives are showing off their masterpieces and conducting live demonstrations for art lovers across the Black Country.

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Live Artist Demos took place over the weekend at The New Art Gallery in Walsall where the society's 74th exhibition will stay until February 2. 

Saturday's demonstrations were conducted by talented local artists Steve Woodhams, Martin Carty, Eteri Popatova, who used a variety of mediums and techniques to create their artwork, and spoke to guests about the work that was on display. 

Work by Steve Woodhams.
Work by Steve Woodhams.

Visitors could then vote for their favourite artwork in the exhibition. 

Steve Woodhams of Bloxwich spoke to the Express & Star about the society and some of his own work that was hung proudly on the walls.

Steve is pictured with Kavita Kumari from the Gallery. The sculpture is by Ian Andrews.
Steve is pictured with Kavita Kumari from the Gallery. The sculpture is by Ian Andrews.
A piece of art by Pat Ryan.
A piece of art by Pat Ryan.

The soon-to-be-chairman of Walsall Society of Artists said: "This is our 74th annual exhibition and our 75th year of existence. 

One of David McGuire's pieces of art
One of David McGuire's pieces of art