The Society of Graphic Fine Art is the only national society in the UK dedicated exclusively to drawing. Founded in 1919, the Society promotes fine drawing skills in both traditional and contemporary media. Today there are more than 100 elected members of the Society across the UK; professional artists from all areas of the art world who work in all drawing and printmaking media and for whom drawing and good draughtsmanship are essential. 

The Society organizes events throughout the year, culminating in an annual open exhibition in London. The Society is funded solely by members' subscriptions and is governed by an elected Council which meets regularly to administer its affairs. Membership applications are welcome and are reviewed twice a year.

Awards  presented 6th October 2011 by Fred Cuming RA at the Menier Gallery, London
Selector:  Ali Pettit owner of the Northcote Gallery, London

  1. The Derwent Award for the Best Work in the Exhibition    
      Sponsored by Derwent at the Cumberland Pencil Company
        Ece Clarke
        SGFA No. 4
        Engraving, Cat. 44

2. The Award for a Highly Commended Work
      Sponsored by Derwent at the Cumberland Pencil Company
        Michael Wilson ASGFA
        Native American Woman
        Pen and Ink, Cat. 218

 3. The Stabilo Award for Drawing
      Sponsored by STABILO International Gmbh
        Kit Surrey SGFA
        Granite Faces XIII, Land’s End, West Penwith, Cornwall
        Graphite and Compressed Charcoal on Paper, Cat. 187

4. The Award for a Highly Commended Drawing
      Sponsored by STABILO International Gmbh
        David C Nix
        Sunt Lacrimae Rerum
        Graphite on Paper, Cat.151

  5. The Cass Art Award for a Work on our Theme for 2011, ‘Graffiti’    
      Sponsored by Cass Art
        Olive Webb SGFA
        Hunting Magic
        Mixed Media, Cat. 204

  6. The Award for a Highly Commended Work on our Theme for 2011, ‘Graffiti’
      Sponsored by Derwent at the Cumberland Pencil Company
        Karen Munck SGFA
        Urban Landscape, Vienna
        Mixed Media, Cat. 143

7. The St. Cuthbert’s Mill Award for a Print    
      Sponsored by St. Cuthbert’s Mill
        Jules Cowan
        Flamingo
        Drypoint with Hand Colouring (on plate), Cat. 48

 8. The Award for a Highly Commended Print
      Sponsored by STABILO International Gmbh
        Maz Jackson SGFA, STP
        Silence – Before Dawn
        Woodcut Ed: 20, Cat. 115

  9. The Arqadia Award for a Work in Monochrome
      Sponsored by Arqadia Limited
        Jane Walker ASGFA
        Melting Snow II
        Ink, Cat.196

10. The Award for a Highly Commended Work in Monochrome
      Sponsored by STABILO International Gmbh
        Chris Forsey RI, ASGFA
        Up the Harbour, Port Isaac
        Ink and Watercolour, Cat. 71

11. The Jackson’s Award for a Work in Colour
      Sponsored by Jackson’s Art Supplies
        Sue Andrew
        Paraguayan Dream No. 4    
        Gouache, Cat. 2

12. The Award for a Highly Commended Work in Colour         
      Sponsored by Jakar International Limited UK Distributors for
      Caran d’Ache Artists’ Materials
        Ceridwen Jane Gray
        Rite of Passage
        Mixed Media, Cat. 84

13. The President’s Choice Award            
      Sponsored by the Society of Graphic Fine Art
        Annie Ridd ASGFA
        Trapped 1
        Pencil on Paper, Cat 169