To promote art within our community

From its inception the Bicester Art Network has sought to engage artists within the local community to empower them and provide a supportive network where they can exhibit, grow, and meet like-minded creatives.

To encourage connections and collaborations

We always actively encourage artists to meet up and communicate with each other so that they may develop their skills and abilities. This is vital to continue the growth of our network of like-minded artisans and creators.

We wish to eliminate isolation amongst artists and their peers

Isolation is unhealthy and hampers productivity. As a community we strive to be supportive and encouraging of each other.

To educate and support artists on their journey's 

Wherever you are on your artistic journey, we endeavour to provide a forum for learning and discussion, collaboration and give news updates, whatever your creative level.

To re-energise and improve the places we occupy,

 always leaving them in a better state than when we arrived. This shared ethos has served us well, thanks to the support and consideration of our members. It will continue to be a key part of our mission.

We welcome all artists, regardless of genre, to the Bicester Art Network so long as they fulfil the following criteria:

• Live within a 10 mile radius of Bicester Town Centre
• Practice their craft as either a professional or amateur
• Willing to accept the terms and conditions of membership

Bicester Art Network Structure

 Bicester Art Network is owned and run by Dragonfly Framing Ltd. with the help and support of local artists and volunteers.

3 roles are voluntary (Treasurer excluded) and for the period of 2 years. After 18 months members will be offered the opportunity to put themselves forward for a role and members will have the right to vote in those wishing to take on a role at least 2 month prior to the end of term.

The key roles are:

Treasurer - Graham Perryman

Responsible for group accounts, and reporting.

Membership Manager - Vacancy

Responsible for recruitment, attendance and subscriptions.

Event Manager - Vivien Willacy

Responsible for venue set up, member relationships, speakers

Promotion Manager - Vacancy

Responsible for promoting events, event publication and messaging.

Meeting Chair - Appointed each month from membership.

Responsible for smooth running of the meetings, sticking to published agenda and keeping time.

Members benefits* as follows:

• Meeting other amateur and professional artists
• Being the first to hear about upcoming exhibitions within the Bicester Art Network
• Priority booking to take part in a Bicester Art Network event.
• Promotion across the Bicester Art Network
• Preferential terms on equipment hire
• Discounted exhibition commission
• New and interesting speakers at monthly meetings
• 1-2-1 meetings / collaborations with fellow artists.
•        Exclusive access to the Whitelands Art Wall to display and sell your art (terms and conditions apply)
• 10% off Framing at Dragonfly Framing Ltd
•        10% Off Photographic services at Imagex, Bicester

*Terms and conditions apply.

• Bicester Art Network - This is an open membership group for all artists Bicester and surrounding Villages for on-line and in person discussion, networking and support.
  • There are 2 levels of membership - Paid Member and Social member
  • Paid Members will be offered a set of benefits within their membership package

• We also offer support for those wishing to taking part in Oxfordshire Artweeks and other local exhibitions that we organise.

• The Bicester Art Network Administration expect members to be self-policing and restrained in their comments and postings. The rules are generally here as guidelines for participation, please do not overtly disregard them.

• This is a positive and inclusive group, on line and in person, an arena for artists to provide a positive contribution within the OX25, 26 & 27 Post Code areas. Remember the Network is trying to promote and encourage local art and artists within the community and to share knowledge.
• We always leave a space / venue in as good or better condition that it was when we arrived.

Voting Rights

Only fully paid-up members have the right to vote.

Voting will be administered by the membership manager to ensure fairness.

Day: Every 3rd Wednesday each month

Time: 7pm till 9pm

Venue: Tesco's Bicester,  Community Room

Parking: Please use the main car park at the venue 

 Signing In: Please sign in at the main reception desk on arrival, and remember to sign out when you leave.

ARTISTS' GATHERING

BE CONCISE, BE STRONG AND COMMANDING

YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE!

HAVE FUN!