In 1952, an informal and friendly get- together for resident artists was the setting for the formation of the Society of Artists in Bermuda. Among this group were Donald Kirkpatrick, Antoine Verpilleaux and Bermudian Charles Lloyd Tucker, who has been described as one of the few watercolorists who could capture the true blues and greens of Bermuda scenery. Four years later the original group became the Bermuda Society of Arts, a registered charity. Since 1987 it has blossomed to more than 600 members. The West Exhibition Room at City Hall in Hamilton is the venue for exhibits of members' works.
Exhibits generally rotate every two to three weeks and feature new works.
Each January the society's Annual Photographic Exhibition attracts entries from amateur photographers. During May, the Heritage Exhibition tells the story of some period or aspect of Bermuda's history through various visual media. The West Exhibition Room is open daily, and there is always a current exhibit of members' works. Bronze or wood sculptures, portraits and paintings in oils or pastels or photographs focusing on a particular theme compose an ever-changing artistic landscape.