Alston Emery (1913 - 1993)

Early Life and Education

British watercolour artist, born in Longton, Stoke on Trent who studied at The Burslem School of Art and went on to be a well known Staffordshire artist in watercolour and teacher at Burslem School of Art, he is also known as Alston E F Emery. He later lived in Marsh Parade, Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Exhibitions and Memberships

Alston was also a member of The Staffordshire Society of Artists and exhibited in the 1960 Jubilee exhibition of the SSA in 1960. As at 1978 Alston wrote that he was "A regular exhibitor at the Royal Institute in Watercolour and their touring exhibitions. He also exhibited at The Royal Academy and several regional galleries, with many successful one man shows at what is now the Staffordshire University, Keele University and at local galleries".

Teaching Career

As at 1978 he was a part time tutor with the Workers Education Association at the Wedgwood Memorial College, Barlaston and held a number of classes in the surrounding areas.

Collections and Legacy

He particularly painted Newcastle with a number of his paintings being purchased by The Brampton Museum and Art Gallery and Keele University. He lived and his studio was in Marsh Parade, Newcastle Under Lyme which he named Alston House, a name which the building is still known as today.