List of past members
Membership of 8 artists 1925 -1926
The Founders
Hawley, Denton, H.:- B. 1880 D. 1954. Made life member 1953 Work held in Padstow.Museum. Married Winifred in 1912. Originally from Sheffield. Resigned 1939
Pickard, Louise, Miss. N.E.A.C
Walker, Ethel, Miss Resigned during 1939 -1945 war Dame. D. 1952
Lowe, George Theodore: Montrose House, Robin Hood's Bay D.1942
Hawley, Winifred :- Tregano, Monassan, Cornwall .
Grey, Edith Mrs :0 D.1944
Waites, Jennie Miss :- D.1944
Membership of 12 artists 1926 -1928
Gray, V, Seaton D.1949
Terry, Joseph. Alfred R.B.A., B. 1872 D.1939. Member of The Staithes Group of Artists.Born in York, studied at York School of Art and in Paris. Exhibited in R.A., R.B.A., R.O.I., and in Paris. Held a one-man exhibition in Carfax Gallery in 1913. Elected R.B.A. 1924. Lived in Staithes, near Whitby. Works held in Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby, York and Paris. Death of Joseph Terry noted in the minutes ,died 20th March 1939.
Bowen, Owen:- R.O.I. Resigned 1966 Vice-President The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art B. 1873 – D. 1967. Elected President, Hon Exhibitor. Member of The Staithes Group of Artists. Born in Beeston Hill, Leeds son of an accountant. Self taught artist, exhibited locally from the age of 15. Established the Leeds School of Painting which he directed for 30 years. Exhibited at the R.A. regularly from 1892 and also R.O.I. , elected Member in 1916. Illustrated several books on Yorkshire by Edmund Bogg, notably the History of Richmonshire.
Cooper, K. Miss
Bateson, E.H. Miss. Resigned 1935
Hudson, Willis. Secretary. D.1936
Membership of 16 artists 1929 -1937
1930 Exhibition dates Saturday 2nd August to Monday 18th August Church Rooms, Robin Hood's Bay.
1931 Exhibition dates Thursday 30th July to Friday 31st July Church Rooms, Robin Hood's Bay.
1932 Exhibition dates Thursday 28th July to Thursday 15th August. Church Rooms, Robin Hood's Bay.
1933 Exhibition dates Friday 4th August to Monday 21st August. Church Rooms Robin Hood's Bay.
1934 Exhibition dates Monday 6th August to Monday 20th August Church Rooms, Robin Hood's Bay.
1935 Exhibition dates Monday 12th August to Monday 26th August Church Rooms, Robin Hood's bay.
1936 Exhibition dates Wednesday 29th July to 12th August, Church Rooms, Robin Hood's bay. The Exhibition transferred to Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby.
Hill, Rowland. :- B.1873 D.1952. Born in Halifax, studied at Halifax school of At, Bradford Technical College and Horkkomer's School at Bushley. Exhibited at R.A. from 1897, at the Paris Salon, and Venetian International. Lived at Ellerby Lodge, Hinderwell, near Staithes. Work held in Imperial War Museum, Leeds, Wakefield, Whitby, Harrogate and several other public galleries. Resigned 1940. Member of The Staithes Group of Artists
Adderton, Charles William. B. 1866 D. 1944. Landscape painter in water-colours. Studied at Scarborough School of Art under Albert Strange. Exhibited at R.A. from 1985, R.B.A. from 1890 and R.I. Had a studio in Scarborough and later lived in Robin Hood's Bay, Lingers. Held in Scarborough Art Gallery.
Walker, Hirst R.B.A.:- 40 Prospect Mount, Scarborough. B. 1869 D. 1957 . Born in Malton, painter of landscapes and topographical subjects in oils and water-colours. . Exhibited 20 works in the R.A. from 1917. Held in British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum and most public galleries in Yorkshire. Died in Scarborough. Resigned 1932.
Callum, Fanny. Miss. Calcaria, Grovenor Mount, Leeds
Crawshaw, Lionel R.S.W. :- B. 1864 D. 1949 The studio, Blackburns Yard, Whitby. Member of The Staithes Group of Artists. Painter of watercolours & oils, etcher. Born in Doncaster. Educated at Cambridge University, qualified as a solicitor. Studied Art Dussseldorf, Karlsruhe & Paris. Returned from France in 1903, had a studio in Whitby for 40 years. Elected R.S.W. in 1923. Exhibited at the R.A., R.S.W., R.S.A., and the Paris Salon. Married Frances Fisher, also a painter, as his second wife in 1930. Held in Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby.
Copley, Henry. John:- Secretary:- Fisher Head, Robin Hood's Bay. D.1941
Inskipp, John Henry.R.B.A., :- 19 Esplanade, Scarborough. Painter of landscapes in oil. Studied Scarborough School of Art under Albert Strange. Exhibited in the R.A. from 1886 & R.B.A. from 1888. Held in public collections Scarborough & Whitby.
Hess, Florence, Miss. Elected 1935 :- The White House, Alwoodley, Leeds D.1974. Expelled non payment of subscription B.1891 D.1973 Member of The Staithes Group of Artists. Landscape painter. Educated Leeds ~College of Art under Mark Senior. Exhibited at the R.A., N.E.A.C., W.I.A.C., and at many exhibitions in Yorkshire and elsewhere. Works in public collections Leeds & Whitby. Noted in the minutes, died 27th January 1974.
Clarke, Richard. E.
Cooper, Kats. Miss Resigned 1939
Todd, Harold:- Born Leeds :-1894 Secretary:- Station Road, Robin Hood's Bay. Hon. Life Member 1975 D. 1977 Curator of Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby.https://artuk.org/discover/artists/todd-harold-18941977
Membership of 20 Artists 1938 -1947
Booth, James, William. R.C.A. Born:- Manchester 1867 D. 1953 Scalby, Scarborough
https://artuk.org/discover/artists/booth-james-william-18671953
Walker, Edward, A.R.C.A. Scarborough B.1879 D.1955
Wainright, Albert B.1898 Harrogate & Robin Hood's Bay
https://hepworthwakefield.org/whats-on/in-focus-albert-wainwright/
Died near Harrogate on a bus aged 45:- D. 1943
Savage, H. York
Bateman, Harry Scarborough D. 1976
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Bateman_(artist)
Mann, W.J. Newby, Scarborough. Collection National Maritime Museum
Scarth, R. E.:- Collingham Bridge, Leeds
Bancroft, L.M. Miss A.R.C.A. Moorland Cottage, Whitby.(1942) D. 1948
Exhibited Royal Cumbrian Academy of Art 1942
Membership of 22 Artists 1947 -1965
1959 1st honorarium of £5/5/0 Paid to the Secretary.
1964 Increase of honorarium to £7/7/0 Paid to the Secretary
Wood, John.H.:- Chapel Street, Robin Hood's Bay
Squires, Terrance.
Cope, K. Miss :- Secretary:- Resigned 1958
Vause, Mrs.
Wilde, Jack.
Hayley, Alfred.A.:- D.1951
Whytehead, Mrs
Bevan. D.J. D.1951
Storm, G.M.:- Robin Hood's bay D.1975
Smith, Mary Mrs:- Nee Swaine
Shone, William
Walmsley, Shiela> Mrs. Secretary in 1947-1965
Newton, Algernon :- Vice President Hon. Exhibitor.
Wright, Arthur, Barbsley. :- Resigned 1976-D. 1980
Doulton, Miss
Gibb, G.H.
Colbourne, Lillian :- Resigned leaving the district. Born 1897 D. 1967
https://artuk.org/discover/artists/colbourn-lilian-victoria-epworth-18971967
Sergeant, G.H.
Dawbarn, M.
Hall, Catherine
Teasdale, Percy B.1870 D.1961
https://artuk.org/discover/artists/teasdale-percy-morton-18701961
Bertram, Robert, John, Scott .:- B. 1871 D. 1953
https://www.johnnicholsonfineart.co.uk/department/bertram-robert-john-scott-1871-1953/
Bradbury, Frieda Miss :- Joint Secretary
Bland, John ,W.
Bateman, D. Miss :- Joint Secreatary
Brearley, Frank. Published & illustrated:- 'A history of Flamborough' 1971 (1st Edition)
https://www.abebooks.co.uk/first-edition/HISTORY-FLAMBOROUGH-Brearley-Frank-Ridings-Publishing/31014956309/bd
Cope, Pat Miss:-
Brockbank, Richard, E. Member:- Royal Cambian Academy of ArtB.1888 :- 'Fenay Cottage, Robin Hood's Bay
Henson, Harold, John, Sharman Mr.
Pile, Albert Resigned 1963 (1882-1981)
https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/albert-t-pile-msm-frsa-sga/
Rodgers, W. Newrick. Resigned 1973 'Yorkshire's Mine" by Norrie Ward.
Priestley, George.
Johnson, T.J.
Pye, Harold.
https://artuk.org/discover/artists/pye-
Winder, W.M.
Brown, Elizabeth M. Mrs:- Resigned 1973
Leadley, William E. D.1973
Pawson, Ronald S. Delph Lane, Leeds D.1977 age 62 Noted in the minutes, died 20th March 1977.
Perrins, J.H.
Burton, Jack D.2004
https://artuk.org/discover/artists/burton-jack-19092004
Wray, Lillian, Mrs:- Resigned 1973
Pearson, Leslie B.15th May 1923 – Died 2010 :- Chairman 1984 -2006
Johnson, Ken D.1973
Cooper, A.L. Mr.
Rands, Angus
Rawlins, Janet Resigned 1968
Edwards, Muriel. Mrs :- Resigned 1979
Mowforth, Edward.Hamilton. Rev. Resigned 1976 Died 6th April .1977
Makins, Geoffrey:- Resigned 1982
1965 -1975
1966 Honorarium of £5/5/0 Paid to the Secretary.
Poskitt, Pam :- Resigned 1977
Rigg, Jack, Resigned 2020 D. 2022
https://www.whitbygalleries.com/prints/print-bar/jack-rigg
Barthe, Lillian. Mrs. D. 1978
Kane, Donald 1908 -1978
Todd, Florence. M. Mrs
Faulkiner, L. Mr. Bridlington. D. 1977
Hurley, Gordon. J. Resigned 1980
Ibbotson, Harry. D. 1981
Midgley, Donald. Secretary. D. 1996
Capey, Gladys. Resigned 1983
Umage, Gwen. Gwen Baker used on pictures. Resigned 1983
1975 -1985
Lowe, Bill Resigned 2004 D.2006
Webster, P.
Jamieson, Mr. J.
Allen, Ken
Freeman, John Present Member
Gray, Neville. Hon. Life Member 2009 D. 2013
Berzil, W. Bradford Resigned 1985
Taylor, Will Born 15/06/1942 D. 1998
Maskell, Mrs
Peaty, J.
Curtis, David. Present Member
Verity, Colin. D. 2011
Williams, Fred. Born 1930 D. 1986
Micklethwaite, Don Present Member
Binns, Geoff Moved to Spain. Resigned 2003
Rands, Angus Resigned 1983
Glydden, B. Resigned 1996
Hunter, Tony. D. 2015
Dealtry, William. Born. 17th August 1915 D. 31st December 2007
Carter, John. Born 1931. D. April 6th 2007 Secretary 1994 -2005
1986-1995
Frazer, Hector Born 13th May 1919. D. April 13th 2013
Irving, B. Resigned 1987
Price, Jackie Resigned 1999 Trained at Bradford College of Art
Biglands, David. Resigned 2003 Moved to Spain. Born in Thirsk, studied at Middlesbrough College of Art N.D.D.
Broadbent, Stephen J. Painter, member of Lockton Artists Open Studios art group. Resigned 2011
Carter, Barry Resigned 2007
Davies, Heather. Expelled for non-payment of subscription & not exhibiting for 2 years.
1996-2005
Atkin, Michael. B. 1952 Present Member. Secretary 2005 – present
Hicks, Peter. Resigned 1999. Born Selby 1937. N.D.D. Painting Middlesbrough College of Art, 1960 A.T.D. Leeds College of Art, 1990 M.A. Distinction. University of Northumbria. Lives and works in Danby.
Allen, David. Present Member. Chairman 2008 – Present
Sharpe, Allison. Resigned 2007 Moved to London
Packham, Les. D. 2015 aged 70. 1967 married Judy, two children:- Owen & Shelley
Pybus, Christine Present Member
Mulcahy, Bruce. Present member
Atkinson, Sue. B. 1949. D. 2021
https://trent-art.co.uk/artist/atkinson-sue/
Tipper- Wolverson, Sandy. Resigned 2014
2005 -2015
Grinstead, Gill Resigned 2011
Chesterman, Jo. Expelled for non payment & none exhibiting for 2 years.
Hanlon, Niahm. Elected 2013 -Resigned 2021
Ould, Marshall. Elected 2009 – Resigned 2022
Slack, Sue. Present Member
Blackwell, Paul Present Member
Brindley, Robert R.S.M.A. Resigned 2020 painter working in water-colours, acrylic and pastels. Exhibits at the Mall Galleries as part of the R.S.M.A. group of artists. Books:- “Painting boats & coastal scenes” published by Crowood Press. https://www.robertbrindley.com/ Moved to Cumbria.
McCall, Angie Present Member
Lupton, Linda, Elected 2012 – Present Member
Stancombe, Jack Elected 2013 -Present member
Thornhill, Anne Elected 2014 – Present Member
Shaw, Rob Resigned 2015 Born 1974. HND spatial design at Newcastle College of Art, then Middlesbrough, degree in Industrial Design. Self-taught painter. Exhibited R.A. 2013
Cook, Colin. Elected 2015 – Present member Treasurer 2018 – present
2015 – 2025 Membership increase to 25 Artists
Cunningham, Kane Elected 2016 Present Member
Howell, David. Elected 2019 present Member
Roberts, Gillian. Elected 2021 ~Present member
Morton, Sue. Elected 2022. Present member
Cheetham, Andrew. Elected 2023 Present Member
Smith, Kate. Elected 2023. Present member
Moodie, Andrew. Elected 2023 Present member
2024
"invited Artists'
Ian Burlke
Debbie Loane
2025 Centenery Year
There will be no 'Invited Artists ' for 2025