WELL-known landscape and war artist Gordon Rushmer will formally open The Visual Arts Group’s third exhibition at Haslemere museum next weekend.

Initially formed some 25 years ago, the group is a loose gathering of core members and additional invited guests, who together represent a wide cross section of the visual arts.

The artists involved have their own individual outlets but come together from time to time. Other recent successful exhibitions have included the Watts Gallery, near Guildford, Petworth House, and the Oxmarket Centre of Arts in Chichester.

This month’s exhibition is the group’s 18th. It features ceramicists Jo Berryman, Roni Frears, Nigel Hobbs, Barbara Mace and Margaret Newton, while Andrea Basterfield, William Pullen, John Robinson and Ann Smith are exhibiting paintings of contrasting styles.

Other disciplines are displayed by Harry Butler (wood-turning), Hilary Charlesworth with her artistic woven fabrics and Christine and Tony Kalus, who produce a range of mixed media jewellery.

Organiser John Robinson said: “This is a diverse and dynamic exhibition of high quality and affordable work - an exhibition not to miss whatever your taste or budget and an opportunity to start thinking about your Christmas shopping."

The exhibition is open to the public from Tuesday, September 27, until Saturday October 22, between 10am and 5pm.