The Guild of Railway Artists (GRA) is a

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whose members are

painters Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and ai ...

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subjects. Membership can be applied for by submitting examples of one's work. "Friends" of the Guild are supporters of the guild who are not necessarily accomplished railway artists themselves. The Patrons of the Guild are

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and

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. The Guild has approximately 150 members and exhibitions are held annually."The Gallery - The Guild of Railway Artists"
''Yorkshire Life'', 3 October 2013.

Fellowship

Fellowship is conferred by the governing council. There have only been five fellows (who are entitled to use the post-nominals FGRA) *

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Terence Cuneo Terence Tenison Cuneo RGI FGRA (1 November 1907 – 3 January 1996) was a prolific English painter noted for his scenes of railways, horses and military actions. He was also the official artist for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. ...

(died 1996) * Philip D. Hawkins (elected 1998) * Malcolm Root * David Shepherd

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