Bridgnorth church art event 'the most fantastic, successful ever'
An annual event that sees local artists exhibit their work in a Shropshire church has raised almost double the amount in previous years.
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Art Among the Pews is organised by the Bridgnorth Art Society and saw thousands flock to St Leonard's Church in the town last month.
The event sees local artists display their work at the church, with money raised from the event shared between the artists and the trustees of St Leonard’s.
Organiser Penny Barker said this year's exhibition, which took place from August 16-28, had been the best yet.
She said: “We had the most fantastic, successful exhibition ever, making just under double than last year. With fabulous comments from the artists that entered, and the general public alike.”
She said they had almost 3,000 visitors came to St Leonard's to see the artwork – from as far afield as Devon - with around 80 members of the art society, having works on display.
Penny said they raised more than £5,000 from the event.
She said: “We sold over 100 paintings and ceramics and twice as many cards, raising more than £5.300.”
And she added the event was set to return again next year.
“We have some exciting addition ideas for next year, working closely with the music festival," she said.
