Our Goals

ethos of inclusivity
​& accessibility

We practice inclusion not exclusion so whether you are disabled or able-bodied, a professional artist or a complete beginner, you are welcome to join.

confidence building
​& acceptance

Through creating an environment without judgement of ability or disability, our members grow in confidence and no longer feel overlooked or undervalued.

friendship & a sense
​of Community

We strongly believe in fostering a supportive and encouraging atmosphere, with members that regularly enjoy day trips & outings as well as socialise together.

scope to establish YOUR artistic voice

By encouraging submissions of artwork to our tri-annual magazine and national & local exhibitions, our members are able to develop their identity as an artist.

opportunity to practice art skills

With groups that meet weekly or fortnightly, our members have plenty of time to improve their skills with group members & leaders on hand to provide advice.

access to tutorials
​& demonstrations

Our groups regularly enjoy art tutorials and demonstrations from visiting professional artists or a group member that has particular expertise to share.

we're celebrating 40 years of making art accessible to all

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40th anniversary celebrations

5 – 14 July 2019

Frome community ​arts festival

St John's Church, Church Street
​Frome, Somerset, BA11 1PL
10 am – 4 pm Mon – Sat; 11 am – 4 pm Sun

Frome SODA Group will be at the Frome Festival with their annual stand in St John's Church, exhibiting and selling members' artwork as well as prints and cards. In celebration of SODA's 40th anniversary there will be a special display and a People's Choice Award for the most popular painting.

23 July 2019

Wells Anniversary Art exhibition

Somerset Skills and Learning Centre,The Portway Building,
​Portway Avenue, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QF
​10 am – 2pm

Wells SODA Group will be holding an exhibition, open to the general public, to celebrate the charity's 40th anniversary and showcase their artwork. They are also holding a private party on the same day, 2pm – 4pm, to share the special occasion with friends, family and their art tutors, previous and current.

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upcoming events

16 september – 28 october 2019

Wells art exhibition

Ground Floor Meeting Room, Wells Museum, Cathedral Green, BA5 2UE
​10 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday

Wells SODA group is holding an exhibition of recent artworks in conjunction with Somerset Art Weeks, which runs from 21 September – 6 October. Admission to the exhibition is by donation. There is good wheelchair access and some parking, including disabled spaces, available on the green.