We have received the sad news of the death of Sheila Bartl. Sheila was a Patron of the Society and supported us for many years. She was the wife of the late Antoni (Tony) Bartl who was a respected member of the Society and had a career in art tuition in the County.
In 2024 we approached Sheila and her daughter to approve a new LAS Artist Award for a pure abstract or abstracted artwork, 2D or 3D in memory of her husband Tony. The family were delighted to have the Bartl name remembered. It will now be a tribute to them both.
It is always sad to lose our Members and Patrons and our thoughts and sincere condolences go to Sheila’s family and friends.