New LAS members 2026

LAS welcomes new members who have been accepted into our Society.

Gill Hobson

Gill Hobson - Linear Organic: Blue over green/grey
Linear Organic: Blue over green/grey

Gill  works across media in installation, sculpture and object-based practices. A specialist in glass, colour and light are integral to her works which range from the small and intimate to the large and expansive. Her practice in the public realm embraces large scale projections and light works, engaging with themes of environment and place, while her studio practice focusses on small serial works inspired by her coastal and nature walks.   See Gill’s page here

Carrie Kendra

Carrie Kendra - Ceramic raku fired tiles. Large Metallic Rainbow Nautilus. 40cm x 40cm
Ceramic raku fired tiles

Carrie’s sculptural vessels are generally coil built, either from grogged porcelain white stoneware, or raku clay with carved and impressed textures using light and shade to create surface interest alongside the mesmerising colours achieved from Raku.    See Carrie’s page here

Liz McLelland

Liz McLelland - Seated Badger (2)
Seated Badger (2)

Liz a Lincolnshire-based ceramic sculptor creating artworks rooted in close observation of wildlife and the ancient lore of the countryside. Her practice centres on a connection to the natural world and reflects real encounters with wildlife.     See Liz’s page here

Usher Gallery 2026 Key Dates

Key dates for LAS exhibitors

    • Friday 1st May 2026 Opening date for submissions is May 1st
    • Monday 13th July 2026 Closing date for submissions
    • Saturday 7th November handing in day for selected works at the Usher 10am -2pm
    • Saturday 14th November Exhibition Private View 1pm – 3pm
    • Saturday 6th March 2027 collection of unsold work from the Usher 10am -2pm

Lincolnshire Artist Society Prizes 2026

This year at the Usher prizes will be:

    • The Sam Scorer Award for the most innovative work
    • The Hayward Oyler Award chosen by the exhibition guest opener
    • Charles and Sally Pinchbeck Award for best Lincolnshire landscape
    • Toni Bartl Award for best abstract work
    • Alison Rattigan Award for best work on paper

More details soon…