Bafa...

We are a group of artists who believe that Art is for everyone who is interested, no matter their skill level, or preferred medium... even if they do not practise any art themselves but just enjoy being surrounded by creativity!

Learn        Nurture         Create

Whatever our level of expertise and talent we are always learning. 

As Pablo Picasso said "the artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place; from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web".

So how do you get onto this road of learning?

At Bafa we want to

• Nurture our members with constant encouragement
• Create an environment where it is safe to seek help from other members
• Where constructive criticism is offered not belittlement, whatever the standard
• Share our expertise by helping others.

How to find us

We meet in various venues around Buckingham in the North of Buckinghamshire.  Our monthly meetings are based at the Buckingham Community Centre (Next to Waitrose with plenty of parking).  Please see the programme for details of occasional alternative arrangements.  Our exhibitions are held at Buckingham Community Centre and there is a permanent ever-changing display of members artwork at The Woolpack Public House on Well Street and around the town.

Committee

• Chair           Clare Tebboth

• Vice Chair   James Rowell

• Secretary    Emily Pool

• Treasurer    Martin Benns

• Committee Members    Dilys Benjafield, Derryn Snowdon, John Whitehead

 

To become a member of Bafa either email [email protected] or Join the Waiting List on this site - We will be in touch as soon as we can but please remember that we are volunteers!

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Our Formal Aims 

Our Constitution, Rules & By-laws


June 2023 - Bafa are awarded the Art and Sports Award from Buckingham Town Council in recognition of our work to promote Art around the town!

February 2018 - Happy 10th Birthday Bafa!!!

Our 10th brthday found us partying in The Cote to celebrate a milestone in Bafa's short history!  It was preceeded by the AGM, and we were thrilled to see so many of you turn up in time to hear our reports, confirm the committee for another year and show your support for the future of Bafa.  Our thanks go to Peter Baker and Lindsey Graham for leading the evening with words of how it all started and the help recieved from so many.  After the food, Mayor Jon Harvey very kindly cut the cake.  Our Patron, John Bercow was due to visit unfortunately he had to cut his visit to Buckingham short due to family circumstances but he sent his good wishes to all of our members on the occasion of our birthday!

Exciting News!

March 2018 saw Bafa shortlisted for an Epic Award!! The Epic Awards celebrate the achievements of voluntary arts groups across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.  To learn more about the awards please look at the Voluntary arts website.