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 OVAS
​Exhibition
July 2026

Kennaway House. Sidmouth
Another great exhibition!
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Hugely varied artworks were on display from our accomplished members.

Our continuing high standard from year to year is again recognised.
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A number of unframed works and approaching 900 art cards were available for sale.


Below is a selection of photos from the exhibition and preview night.


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Public vote:
Top Five Artworks


  1. Snow Leopard by Linda Hampson
  2. River Teign by Phil Reed
  3. Beach Figures by Phil Creek
  4. Lavender Light by Cynthia Gregory
  5. Jointly awarded to:
       Long Way Down by Chris               Poole
       Memories by Maureen                   Stone
       Eider Duck by Simon Gray
       Hidden Valley by Phil Reed
​       Hartsopp by Roland Ebdon

Here are names and titles of the various categories of winners and those who were highly commended as chosen by our independent judge Mary Ann Mackenzie who runs the wonderful School of Art and Wellbeing at Honiton.
MEDIUM/CATEGORY
HIGHLY COMMENDED
WINNER
Drawing
Linda Hampson
'Golden Eagle'
Francis Callender
​'The Three Amigos'
Acrylic
Penny Lamb
​'Boscastle'
Cynthea Gregory
​'Lavender Light'
Pastel
Andrea Millard
​'Pastel Seeds'
Chris Poole
'Long Way Down'
Oils
Roland Ebdon
​'Puffins'
Mark Carnall
​'Curiosity'
Mixed Media
Norma Walton
​'Seedheads'​
Phil Reed
'Polridmouth Cove'
3D
Simon Gray
​'Teal'
Valerie Faulkner
​'Three Green Men'
Watercolour
Terry Davies
​'Gelateria'
Mirjam Miramaa
​'Tea & Sweet Peas'
Judges Choice
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Phil Reed
​'Polridmouth Cove'

Scroll down for a selection of photos of the exhibition.

Many thanks to Mark Carnall for the photos of the Preview Evening.

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Our OVAS Committee 2026/27

President: Phil Creek
​Chair: Jointly shared
​Secretary: Sue Green
​Membership Secretary: Fiona Gale
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Treasurer: Simon Gray
Events Secretary: Penny Lamb
Website & Tues Group: Phil Reed
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Publicity: Mark Carnell 
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​Huge thanks also to Chris Poole for his painstaking work in maintaining it ... right up until Oct 2025!
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Last website update: 19th July 2026

Our Mascot 'Arty the Otter' © 2025 was kindly created & painted for us by
​OVAS Member Valerie Faulkner
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  • Latest News
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  • Exhibition: 2026
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