January 2024

The Pastel Guild of Europe

So as 2023 was drawing to an end, I decided it was time to join a new art society, so after a it of research I came across a lovely society concentrating on pastel artists. I applied on New Years Eve and was accepted as an Associate member the following day. I'm very excited at the prospect on entering the monthly Get Dusty competitions, which will, I'm sure keep me on my toes!

October 2023

The Claire Yates Art Online Shop was launched

I produced a series of four Winter Greeting Cards which were the first products to be sold on my new online Shopify Store.

Past Exhibitions and Events

19th November 2023
Alzeimer and Dementia Support Group Craft Fayre - Here I had a table exhibiting my Pet Portraits and selling my Winter Greeting Cards

8th May 2022 - 15th May 2022
Association of Animal Artists UK - Spring Exhibition Castle Park Arts Centre, Castle Park, Frodsham WA6 6SE (online)

16th October 2021 - 5th December 2021
Wolverhampton Society of Artists Autumn Exhibition 2021 - Wolverhampton Art Gallery

15th April 2021 - 15th May 2021
Broadway Arts Festival. I had two pieces of work for sale on the online Selling Exhibition of Broadway Arts Festival

Online Exhibition 2020
Broadway Arts Festival. I had two pieces of work for sale on the online Selling Exhibition of Broadway Arts Festival

2nd September - 30th September 2020
The Birmingham Watercolour Society held their Autumn Exhibition at Granary Gallery Weston Park Shifnall

8th October - 22nd October 2018
The Birmingham Watercolour Society was very privileged to have held their Autumn Exhibition at The RBSA. RBSA Gallery, Birmingham

15th August - 30th September 2018
The Birmingham Watercolour Society held their Summer exhibition once again, this year at the ever popular Hanbury Hall, Droitwich a National Trust Property

23rd September - 19th November 2017
This year The Wolverhampton Society of Artists held its Exhibition at the West Gallery at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Tuesday 2nd August 2017- Wednesday 30th August 2017
The Birmingham Watercolour Society held their Summer exhibition once again, this year at the ever popular Hanbury Hall, Droitwich a National Trust Property

Saturday 1st April - Thursday 27th April 2017
This years Spring Exhibition from The Birmingham Watercolour Society was held at The Granary Art Gallery, Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, TF11 8LE

Saturday 23rd July 2016 - Wed 31st August The Birmingham Watercolour Society held their Summer Exhibition at Hanbury Hall, Droitwich

24th October 2015 - 27th February 2016
Wolverhampton Society of Artists held their Bi-annual Exhibition in the West Gallery at Wolverhampton Art Society, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Opening times are Monday- Saturday from 10am - 5pm

27th November - 16th January 2016
The Worcester Society of Artists held their annual exhibition at the Art Gallery and Museum in Foregate Street, Worcester.

July 18th - September 1st 2015
The Birmingham Watercolour Society held their Summer Exhibition at Hanbury Hall, Droitwich

April 26th 2015
Pad held their Spring Fayre in La Cala in front of the town hall. I will be displaying a few of my paintings and a portfolio of work. From 11- 3pm

May 1st - 15th 2015
Worcester Society of Artists held an exhibition at Worcester Cathedral, Worcester. titled ' A sense of Beauty - The wonder of creation'

March 30th - April 30th 2015
The Birmingham Watercolour Society held their Spring Exhibition at Weston Park , Shropshire

20th September - 18th October 2014
2014 will see the 67th Exhibition of the The Worcester Society of Artists at Worcester City Art Gallery.

October 6th to October 20th 2014
The Birmingham Watercolour Society held an Autumn Exhibition this year at Worcester Cathedral, Worcester.

July 19th to August 31st 2014
The Birmingham Watercolour Society held a Summer exhibition , this year at Hanbury Hall, Droitwich a National Trust Property. I had three framed pieces on sale there and three unframed. I sold one unframed during the exhibition.

Sunday 18th May 2014
There a PAD Annual Dog Show from 11.30am -3pm again up in the main square of Mijas Pueblo. My pet portraits and portfolio of past commissions will be on show there.

Sunday 27th April 2014
There was a PAD Spring Fayre from 11am -3pm up in the main square of Mijas Pueblo. I will be there advertising my pet portraits and also with my FairyNiceCreations stall , selling gift ideas.

19th October 2013 - 25th Jan 2014
Wolverhampton Society of Artists Biannual Exhibition, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street.

Sunday 20th October 2013 from 11-3pm
PAD's held their Autumn Fayre behind the Nordic Centre on the Mijas Road in Fuengirola. I will be their with samples of my work.

Saturday 19th October 2013 - Saturday 26th January 2014
Wolverhampton Society of Artists BiAnnual Exhibition was held at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Saturday 14th September - Saturday 12th October 2013
Worcester Society of Artists Annual Exhibition was at Worcester City Art Gallery on Foregate Street

Sunday 21st April 2013
The PAD 2013 Spring Fayre was at the main square in Mijas Pueblo, Costa del Sol, Spain. Starts at 11am and finishes at 3pm. I'll be there advertising my pet portraits

15th October 2011 - January 14th 2012
Bi annual Society Exhibition held at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

24th October - 21st November 2009
Worcester Society of Artists , was at Worcester City Art Gallery on Foregate Street

12th sept - 28th November 2009
WOLVERHAMPTON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS BIENNIAL EXHIBITION was at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

January 2009
Exhibition of artwork at The Hilton Hall Business Centre, Essington, Wolverhampton

December 2008
Artists Showcase- Coffee Shop at Waitrose, Penn Road,Wolverhampton

Sat 5th Jul 2008 - Sun 31st Aug 2008
Summer Exhibition - 'Detail and Decoration' at The Gallery at Bevere, Bevere Lane , Worcester. A group exhibition by ceramicists and painters.

November 10th 2007 - Jan 12th 2008
Annual Exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Sat 3rd Nov 2007 - Sun 25th Nov 2007
Ceramic and Art exhibition -"Individual Voices" Ceramics by Craig Underhill, Emily Myers and Lisa Katzenstein and paintings by Alan and Claire Yates at The Gallery at Bevere, Bevere Lane, Worcester. Click here to see photos and invitation to launch party.

Sat 2nd Dec 2006 - Sat 30th Dec 2006
Ceramic and Art exhibition -"Raku – The Spirit in the Fire" -The ceramic art of Raku, the origins of which lie in the Japanese tea ceremony, is the focus of the December exhibition. Featuring works of ceramicists Tim Andrews, David Jones and Emma Johnstone and new work by artist Claire Yates and other House Artist

June 3rd - June 30th 2005
Abstract and Modern Exhibition by members of The Bevere Vivis Gallery, Worcester

March 3rd - March 30th 2005
'Saying with Flowers' - Floral Exhibition by members of The Bevere Vivis Gallery, Worcester

May 1st - June 18th 2004
Exhibition of work by members of Wolverhampton Society of Artists, Wolverhampton Art Gallery

May 2003
"Alternate Creations" - This was a joint exhibition held by my father (Alan Yates) and myself. It was held at The Bevere Vivis Gallery & Picture Framers in Worcester and was on for one month.