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FEBRUARY / MARCH / APRIL 2016
NEWSLETTER
Issue No 461
Artists Society of Canberra Inc
ABN : 85 510 725 624
www.asoc.net.au
Registered as a Cultural Organisation
Patron :
The Hon Kate Lundy
JOBS FOR ASOC VOLUNTEERS
Positions vacant or current occupant seeking a
replacement:
CONTENTS
Jobs for ASOC Volunteers........................ 1
President’s Letter ...................................... 2
2016 Spring Exhibition.............................. 3
Ginninderra Schoolhouse Exhibitions....... 5
ACT & Region Art Exhib & Prize............ 4-9
Summer Art Experience 2016............ 10/11
Library Locker ......................................... 11
Workgroups............................................. 12
Exhibitions & Art Activities ...................... 13
Fundraiser............................................... 14
Sponsors................................................. 14
Management Committee ........................ 15
Product Demonstration Day.................... 16
Richard
Artists Society of Canberra Inc
PO Box 3629, Manuka Post Office, ACT 2603
Studio D, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith ACT 2603
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“A supportive creative community
for vis
visual arts and artists”
Founded 7 October 1927
Librarian: The outgoing librarian is happy to provide
handover assistance;
Treasurer/Bookkeeper: Lap-top with MYOB software is available for this role and the current occupant is happy to provide handover training and
assistance.
Assistant Treasurer: This role includes banking and
processing credit card payments on the EFTPOS
machine, after four years in the position, the current
occupant plans to retire from the role at the end of
the 2015/16 financial year.
Workgroup Coordinator: The outgoing coordinator
is planning a move to Sydney, but is willing to assist
in the transitional period of handover.
Researcher: Specific Topic and Period – The Tin
Shed Era – Lease of an Industrial Section BLOCK 7,
Section 50 in Fyshwick in about 1972/3 – to the turn
of the Century. ACT government declared “it would
assist the Society following reclamation of the land to
build a road”. Have some notes to assist investigation
into files held at the National Library and ACT Heritage Library.
Facebook Administrator: An opportunity for a
young dynamo to open-up the Profile of ASOC.
Workshop Coordinator: Long-term planning of
monthly or bimonthly tutorial courses in art topics for
all members
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 28 February
MEMBERS’ MEETING
2.30pm M16 Studio
Tuesday 1 March
SPECIAL DEMO MEETING
5.30pm – 7.30pm M16 Studio
Sunday 27 March
MEMBERS’ MEETING
2.30pm M16 Studio
Mon-Fri 11-16 April
ACT & Region Art Exhibition
& Prize
Paul Lovegrove – Canson,
Hamelin Brands, Schminke
and Princeton Brushes
see p.15 for details
ActewAGL House
40 Bunda St, Civic
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Dear ASOC Members and Friends of our Society
A Happy and Prosperous New Year 2016 to One and All
Our annual Christmas Party was held on November 29th at the studio and proved very popular with a
healthy throng of contributing participants. A big thank you to all those who brought a plate and contributed to the “games pool”.
There followed a short period of quiet and then the Summer Art Experience 2016. The plaudits that
followed particularly related to the accommodation provided for the tutors, the accidental entertainment
provided at the tutors dinner by a local belly dancer, but most of all the centrality and accessibility of
the location. On the downside I have to acknowledge that the Gods did little in our favour in controlling
the climate, but in spite of this the Event proved to be a great success from the perspective of the
tutors, a majority of participants, and happily the management team who are able to report a profit
exceeding $10,000 – the best turnover figures for the past several years.
From an organisational perspective we accommodated the larger classes in air-conditioned rooms,
and attempted to provide some cooling in other areas. We also encouraged one and all to retire to our
three general areas of cooler comfort including the universal lunchroom, and our well-established
“quiet room” when convenient.
My own consideration is to spare a thought for the kids who attend the school when our climate is
sometimes even less obliging. We did attempt to lay on more evaporative coolers only to learn of the
need for a permanent water supply plumbing to the devices – a future consideration as we review
plans for next year, but what we would like to see is a drive to help Campbell High obtain more permanent air-conditioning units as outlined in our “Appeal”.
Moving all the SAE equipment from the M16 studio to our venue and its return is sometimes forgotten
by the majority of participants. Our usual arrangements with an available truck unfortunately fell
through, and we were forced to ask a number of colleagues to front up with larger carrying vehicles. I
particularly thank Bill Causbrook, Jacquie Rogers, Susan Reynolds, Greg Rimes, Richard Vickers,
along with Sonja, Sue, Bill, Chris and Di for the move back; and humbly apologise to those whose
names slipped my mind; but also the untiring help at both ends in setting up and dismantling including
Marie Sexton and Tim Hardy, and others.
Some of you may have recognised that with the loss of Heather Holland to Facebook I have taken on
the dual role of communicating to the membership via Facebook and also by Updates, sometimes with
a bit of inner conflict for me. If you have some ‘arty” news to communicate through either mechanism
please send it to me – as you know Facebook is particularly conducive to colourful displays and graphics, which we cannot use in Updates.
Most recently I had the great pleasure of introducing John Evans to our member’s meeting on Sunday
31 January. Through this we gained access to his talk on “Discovering the Bush on the Boundary” and
to a collection of some 2000 of John’s photographs. BUT use your imagination even beyond this in
working up your entries to the April ACT and Region Catchment Groups Art Exhibition and Prizes.
Remember this is an open competition. I am also pleased to announce that I have procured the services of Professor Ian Falconer, Chair of the ACT and Region Catchment Management Coordination
Group, and a member of the ACT Natural Resources Management Council to open the Exhibition.
I remind you all that The ACT Region Catchment Groups Art Exhibition and Prizes will take place
at ActewAGL House, Braddon on April 11 – 16, 2016. Icon Water remains our principal sponsor and
this year has provided the added incentive of support for some advertising banners along with catering
services for the event. In addition, this year I am to offer a presentation for the Canberra and Region
Heritage Festival on the links between ASOC and the early surveyors of the ACT, which of course has
its origins in our ongoing “History of ASOC Study”. This presentation will be made on the second night
of the exhibition. The Catchment Groups will also mount a continuous slide display of their activities
and related to “Bush on the Boundary” throughout the Exhibition.
Of course hidden in the above news flashes is the subliminal message that we will need a healthy
group of volunteers to move the screens from Cranleigh and install the exhibition on Sunday 10 April
at ActewAGL House, and similarly dismantle and return materials on Sunday the 17th April. My old
school moto “Nil Nisi Labore” – “nothing without work’ keeps ringing in my ears, and I hope yours.
Alan
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ASOC 2016 Spring Exhibition - Committee Castings
This year I have agreed to cooperatively coordinate the ASOC
2016 Spring Exhibition. Some members already know me, Josie
White. At this early stage I am looking to create a coordinating
committee and allocate tasks to those members old and new who
will volunteer their valuable time to create another successful
Annual Exhibition for the Artists Society where members exhibit
and have their work curated, critiqued and judged. There are
several Art Prizes for the taking. The ASOC members’ Spring
Exhibition is a member organised show and will not happen unless
members club together and make it happen for their mutual benefit. It can be an exciting experience putting an art show together
and a great opportunity to network and get to know other members in your organisation.
The following tasks need an owner to take charge and plug in to the exhibition committee:
Treasurer: receive and pay moneys associated with the exhibition and sales desk management.
Sponsorship/Prizes: follow up and touch base with last year’s sponsors, source any new
sponsors in cash or kind.
Media and Promotional activities.
Invitations: update distribution list and do mail out
Welcome Desk: first and last day accepting paintings (involves checking that hanging requirements are met
Roster: Organise volunteers for all aspects of the exhibition
Card Sales:
Flower arrangements: there is a member who has arranged(excuse the pun) this previously
and I would welcome him/her to step forward again this year……Is there a florist amidst our
membership?
Roadside promotion
The 2015 exhibition was a quality exhibition with good attendance and good sales over the 5
day period. This was largely due to the efforts of all members to make it happen and be a
memorable event.
Please get in touch if you would like to join in and participate
Josie’s e: josiejim@grapevine.com.au
February 2016
Members are encouraged to access the newsletter through the website
as each download saves ASOC $1.00 in postage.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
Amanda Adrian; Nicholas Cummins; Penny Deacon; Therese Dowling; Colin Ellis;
Sue Ford; Lydia Hockings; Coral Kelly; Christopher Meadham; Robyn Morgan; Sally Osborne;
Shakir Rahman; Alan Roberts; Carolynne Ryan; Seungmi Seo; Nanette Simmons; Zara Trinity;
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GINNINDERRA SCHOOLHOUSE ART EXHIBITIONS FOR 2016
Organised by Isla Patterson and including mostly artists who are members of ASOC
February
March
April 2 house roomsMay
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Jan Matson
Different Strokes Art Group
Denise Moules & Merrin Hunter
Sukhvinder Sugga
Jenny Mc Ewen
Jenny Mc Ewen
Pastel Group
Nell Anderson
Eva Henry, Margaret Carr & Isla Patterson
Annette Barker & Arlene Williams
All artists together.
Opening Hours
Thursday & Friday
Saturday & Sunday
10.00am to 4.00pm
8.30am to 4.30pm
ACT AND REGION CATCHMENT GROUPS ART EXHIBITION AND PRIZES, 2016,
APRIL 11 - 16, 2016.
The Foyer, ActewAGL House, 40 Bunda Street, Civic
(Registered as a Canberra Heritage Festival Event)
The exhibition will run over the second week of the Heritage Festival. We plan to move into the ACTEW
premises on Sunday 10rth April, set up the Exhibition; and hold the Official Opening on Monday 11th
April from 6.00 to about 9.00 pm.
Professor Ian Falconer, Chair of the ACT and Region Catchment Management Coordination Group,
and a member of the ACT Natural Resources Management Council has agreed to open the Exhibition.
The Theme for 2016 is "Discover the Bush on the Boundary". It is no coincidence that the ACT
border primarily follows the watersheds marking out the catchment areas from the surrounding region;
and at the same time those watersheds and catchments also define the pre-existing traditional Aboriginal territory and country. Those catchment areas we know today as our partners the Molonglo,
Ginninderra and Southern ACT catchment groups.
The above “theme” should provide the scope for artists to portray the catchment areas in their natural
state, juxtaposed by the impacts of urbanisation on the environment, its flora and fauna, and the people
of the region, especially on the border-fringes.
Other historical links exist between the Artists Society of Canberra and the architects, surveys and
surveyors of the ACT and region. ASOC has drawn together this historical profile, which will form the
basis of a lecture presentation “ASOC and the Early ACT Surveyors” to be given by Dr Alan J.Jones
on the evening of Tuesday 12 April starting 6.30 pm at the Exhibition venue.
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ACT Region Catchment Groups Art Exhibition and Prizes – Weekdays Only, April 4 – 8 and 11 – 15, 2016
The Foyer, ActewAGL House, 40 Bunda Street, Civic
(Registered as a Canberra Heritage Festival Event).
Exhibitors must complete the entry forms and be prepared to offer some assistance (either personally
or by a friend/family member) to help “man” the Exhibition and encourage art sales. Please indicate
your preferred times on the Duty Roster.
Completed Entry and Roster Forms must be mailed to:
The Artists Society of Canberra
PO Box 3629
Manuka Post Office, ACT 2603
to arrive no later than Friday 18 March 2016.
Ready to hang Art Works must be signed in between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm on Sunday 10 April 2016
at ActewAGL House.
Unsold work must be collected (signed out) between 4.00 and 5.00 pm on Saturday 16 April 2016.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. All entries must be the unaided work of the
exhibitor and have been completed in the last
twelve months
7. Works must be clearly marked on the reverse
side with a label including the artist’s name, telephone number, address, title of work, the medium(s) used, and the sale price
2. This is an open competition. Your entry should
fit with the theme of the Exhibition:
8. All exhibitors are responsible for their own
insurance. ASOC will take all care but does not
accept responsibility for loss, theft or damage. If an
agent is delivering or collecting the work, a signed
authority is required.
Discover the Bush on the Boundary
3. To receive member entry fee discount, exhibitor
must be a financial ASOC member at time of
entry.
9. The exhibition will be hung at the Coordinator’s
discretion and no discussion will be entered into.
4. Entry fee for ASOC Members $15 per artwork,
$20 for non-members. There is no limit on the
number of entries per person, however, works
that exceed 1 square metre including frame will
incur an additional $5.00 on the entry fee
10. The winner of one of the judged prizes is also
eligible for the People’s Choice Award
5. All works must be for sale. A 20% commission to ASOC will apply on all works sold.
11. ASOC may photographically reproduce an
artwork for publicity purposes. Copyright remains
the artist’s.
6. All works must be presented ready for hanging
and display at a professional standard. Works
must be dry, sealed, neatly finished, and not
painted on heavy materials.
12. Exhibitors are required to contribute to the
operation of the exhibition through rostered duty or
equivalent activity.
13. Acceptable media for 2D fine artworks include pencil (charcoal), pen and ink drawings, coloured
inks, watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels, hand-done printmaking and mixed media.
Photographic or 3D works are not acceptable.
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ENTRY FORM
ACT Region Catchment Groups Art Exhibition, April 11– 16, 2016
“Discover the Bush on the Boundary”
PLEASE PRINT IN CAPITALS
NAME
1. If ASOC MEMBER please state MEMBER NUMBER:
2. If NON-MEMBER please state your local CATCHMENT AREA:
YOUR CONTACT DETAILS
Address (Home)
Phone (Home)
E-Mail:
Mobile
ART WORKS SUBMITTED RE: - Discover the Bush on the Boundary”
TITLE OF WORK 1.
SIZE IN CM, eg: 20x10 cm
MEDIUM USED
Brief Artist’s comments on what inspired the work (for display with the artwork)
Sale Price $
TITLE OF WORK 2.
SIZE IN CM, eg: 20x10
MEDIUM USED
Brief Artist’s comments on what inspired the work (for display with the artwork)
Sale Price $
TITLE OF WORK 3.
SIZE IN CM, eg: 20x10
MEDIUM USED
Brief Artist’s comments on what inspired the work (for display with the artwork)
Sale Price $
Please add another page if you wish to enter more works
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FEE PAYMENT AND DECLARATIONS
Entry fee for ASOC Members $15.00 per work; for non-members $20.00 per work, for framed
works over 1 square meter please add $5 to your entry fee.
Total Entry Fee: Number of art works …….… @ $. ............. . each
=
$......... ............
I am paying by (please circle)
Cheque (payable to ASOC) – Money Order – Credit Card (Visa or Master Card) – Cash – EFT
Card Number: ................................................................... Expiry Date: ....................................
Name on Card: ..............................................................................................................................
Signature: .............................................................................. Date: ..........................................
If paying by EFT: ASOC Direct Credit Details are: Artists Society of Canberra Incorporated;
BSB 805 022; Account Number: 03; please put your “surname, exentry” in the customer
reference space.
TAX DECLARATION
I paint as a hobby - Yes / NO (circle appropriately).
If ‘NO’ ABN # .................................
AGREEMENT
I agree to abide by the conditions of entry, have completed the Tax Declaration, and the Roster
agreement form.
Signed ................................................................................... Date ...........................................
ENTRY ADDRESS AND DEADLINE
Please send your completed entry form with entry fee to:
ACT Region Catchment Groups Art Prize
Artists Society of Canberra Inc
PO Box 3629
Manuka Post Office, ACT 2603
ASOC Members may place their envelope in the studio mailbox.
Your forms and entry fee must arrive by Friday 18 March 2016 at the latest.
When you sign-in your artwork you will receive an envelope containing your receipt and
exhibition number(s). At that time please check the draft catalogue for correctness and
advise the co-ordinator of any needed amendments.
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DUTY ROSTER
ASOC asks all exhibitors to contribute to the operational running of the exhibition. Please mark two
roster periods, but note that it is hoped you or your substitute may only have to serve one of these if we
have enough volunteers. We plan to notify you by placing the roster times and names on the ASOC
website by 3 April 2015.
Name (PRINT IN CAPITALS) ..........................................................................................................................
Phone (Home). ...................................................................................Mobile ................................................
E-mail ...............................................................................................................................................................
Please Circle your preferred times for duty
DAY AND TASK
1st Period
Sunday 10 April April – Set up and
Hanging
Set up entry tables for signing in
Receive and Hang Paintings
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Monday 11 April – Management.
Welcome and Sales
10.00 am to 1 pm
2nd Period
11.00 am to 5 pm
1.00 to 3.00 pm
Monday 11 April – OPENING
Set up Catering. Drinks
Set up Catering. Food
Official Opening
Tuesday 12 April –
Management. Welcome and Sales
3rd Period
3.00 to 5 .00pm
3.00 to 5.00 pm
3.00 to 5.00 pm
5.30 to 8.00 pm
10.00 am to 12.30 pm
12.30 pm to 3 pm
3 to 5.00 pm
5.00 to 7.30 pm
Private viewing
Of Exhibition
Tuesday 12 April –
Prepare for Presentation on the
“Links between Art and Surveyors
in ASOC”
Sales
Sales
Wednesday 13 April –
Management. Welcome and Sales
10.00 am to 12.30 pm
12.30 pm to 3 pm
3 to 5.00 pm
Thursday 14 April –
Management. Welcome and Sales
10.00 am to 12.30 pm
12.30 pm to 3 pm
3 to 5.00pm
Friday 15 April –
Management. Welcome and Sales
10.00 am to 12.30 pm
12.30 pm to 3 pm
3 to 5.00 pm
10.00am to 12.30
12.30 to 3.00pm
Saturday 16 April –
Management. Welcome and Sales
Sign out all
ART WORKS
Sunday 16 April –
Final Sign Out
Pack up/clean gallery & kitchen
Transport Boards and Equipment
Secure and Close Building
4.00 to 5.00pm
10.00am to 10.30am
10.00am to 12.00noon
REMINDER: ENTRY AND ROSTER FORMS must be mailed to arrive by Friday 18 March 2016:
The Artists Society of Canberra
PO Box 3629
Manuka Post Office, ACT 2603
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SUMMER ART EXPERIENCE 2016
SUMMER ART EXPERIENCE 2016
A quick reminder that we tried a few new things for SAE
2016 not least of which was a forced change of venue,
and a format that enabled participants to choose 2-day
and 3-day tutorial sessions with a one-day break
between the two. We held three very successful tours for
those interested on the “free day” to the Australian War
Memorial, the National Gallery and the National Portrait
Gallery; and we thank Ray Barnett, Peggy Spratt and
Pam Daniel for assisting with these venues.
Of the order of 41 participants opted for combined 2- and
3-day sessions with the same tutor, another 5 participants changed tutors, while 29 opted only for the 2-day
option and another 25 for just the 3-day option, at least to
our nearest approximation. Incidentally we kept the
bookings open until the last day of registration, which drew in a couple of new faces. Our biggest
disappointment was the loss of a New Zealand colleague who broke her wrist a couple of days before
departure and because of the swelling was not permitted to fly.
I have to say that I was greeted by a large number of
participants with the statement that their experience was
fantastic and the SAE was a fabulous event. My biggest
thank you’s for enabling this to be the case go to Carla
Begbie, Maureen Lawrentin, Hilary Warren and my wife
Dian. I also want to thank Lea Tucker, the wife of the tutor
Ken Tucker who observing our disorganisation in the
morning preparation for morning teas put in her hand to
help out. In my President’s letter I have tried to thank the
people who helped most with establishing the venue, but
we could not have done any of this without the cooperation and help given so freely by Julie Molyneux, the
Business Manager of Campbell High.
This was undoubtedly one of our most successful SAE’s for a number of years, and frankly this was
achieved by tightening our belts on the expenditure side. In that context we must acknowledge the
graphic design contributions made by Karen Silsby, who is a relatively new member; and our decision
to cater using freshly prepared platters from non other than Costco which were collected on a daily
basis for the tutor’s nourishment.
ASOC’s SAE tutors have all said they very much
enjoyed their SAE experience this year, particularly the central location, their “haven for relaxation” hotel accommodation at Mercure Canberra,
and the interaction with all the enthusiastic participants. ASOC’s heartfelt thanks to Tamer Gamea,
Reservations Manager at the Mercure Canberra
for his support in providing affordable accommodation for our SAE tutors and some participants
from interstate, as well as caring for their needs.
The work produced by the participants was
outstanding, but I apologise to non-participant
members for providing only short notice on the
traditional walkaround we held at the end of the
event. In this instance we clearly need to revert to holding the walkaround on the day before the SAE
draws to a conclusion. Nevertheless, we look forward to viewing examples of the participants progress
in ASOC’s 2016 art competitions and exhibitions. I have attached a few selected examples herein. The
other photographs taken are all on display on our Web and Facebook pages.
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Thank you to the many participants who helped keep urns and drinking water coolers topped up and
especially to Carla for all the help in keeping up stocks for the tea stations during the SAE and tidying
them up every night.
We currently have a “professional” analysis being carried out on the feedback forms and will take the
lessons learned forward to the next SAE development. If participants haven’t already handed in a
feedback form, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you to ASOC Management Committee Member Nyree Mason for volunteering to review the forms and provide a feedback report.
Alan
NEWS FROM YOUR LIBRARY LOCKER
ITEMS ADDED TO THE LIBRARY TO 29 JAN 2016
Drawing Magazine Fall 2015. Drawing People & Sculptural Figures; The Beauty of Red Chalk;
Drawing the Head Using Chalk; The Ghost Army.
Acrylic Artist Winter 2015.
Pastel Journal. Curator’s Choice – 8 Pastel Favourites From a Prominent Collection; Tips for Painting
Nature’s Ever-Shifting Scenes; How to Create Worn, Weathered, Textural Effects.
International Artist Nr 105 Oct/Nov 2015. Randy Van Dyck – Finding a Central Focal Point; Art and
Music with Richard Schmid.
International Artist Nr 106 Dec/Jan 2016. Eric Wert – Painting a Cohesive Composition; Glazing
Techniques in Watercolors.
Watercolor Artist Dec 2015. 10 Artists You Should Know; 5 Steps to Creating a Path of Light; Handy
Plein Air Painting Tips; 6 Keys to Composing the Perfect Still Life.
Watercolor Artist Feb 2016. 27 Best Water Media Paintings of the Year; 6 Easy-to-Follow Fleshtone
Recipes; Paper Picks to Suit Every Style; 7 Ideas to Jump Start Your Creativity.
Australian Artist Nr 376 Oct 3015. 2016 Art Tours; Animate Animals in a Masterclass; Painting
Outdoors – 24 Pages from the Experts.
Australian Artist Nr 377 Nov 2015. Two Hours to Completion – Speed Painting with Ease; Classic
Techniques for Painting the Coastline; Easy Graphite Project.
Australian Artist Nr 378 Dec 2015. David Lake’s Top Tips on Landscape; Paint a Grand Epic
Kimberley Landscape.
Painting Streams Rocks and Trees in Watercolor VHS by T Couch. 55 minutes. Donated.
Picture Framing – a Practical Guide from Basic to Baroque by D MacNamara.
Donated by H. Holland.
Burne-Jones: All Colour Paperback. Coloured Plates of 48 Edward Burne-Jones’ Paintings.
Donated by H. Holland.
GOOD NEWS – Jean Willoughby is happy to act as an Assistant Librarian for the time being,
with the help of Patricia Newton-Howieson. But we are still looking for a Librarian!
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WORKGROUPCOORDINATOR: Tricia Wheatstone
tricia.wheatstone@gmail.com
John McKenna
or
6248 8006
The latter image may be too dark for the reader to discern, but that was part of its intrigue. The problem that I
have
with the Sulman is determining WEDNESDAY
whether the paintings on display haveTHURSDAY
been misplaced in their category,
MONDAY
since
several
of
the
Sulman
finalists
are
probably
closer
to
the
landscape
and
portrait
categories.
Pastel Explorers
Ways with Watercolour
Flora and
Fauna
9.30 am - 1:30 pm
Convenor: Marie Betts:
mmcbetts@optusnet.com.au
MONDAY
Experimental Expression
1.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Convenor: Sue Cook:
susicook@tpg.com.au
or 0413 297 834
10.00 am - The
1.00 charabang
pm
1:00
pma–visit
4.00to
pmthe Salon des
tour continued
with
Convenor: Graham Skyring
Part-time Convenor: Gillian Bellas
Refusés 2014, up in the Rocks next to the old observation
gwskyring@grapevine.net.au
bellasgillian@yahoo.com.au
tower. The driver’s skills were
fully tested as we squeezed
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our way through narrow alleys and sharp turns not built with
mind. The Refusés
John collection
McKenna is
WEDNESDAY the modern ‘chara’ in THURSDAY
described
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the
alternative
Archibald
and
Wynne
prize
Night Owls
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selection
and
results
from
a
select
panel
vetting
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6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
1.30pm-4.30pm
to generate
an exhibition
Convenor:
Alan Jones,
Convenor: Archibald
Tim Hardyand 669 Wynne entries
of 58 works.
timahardy@hotmail.com
alanjjones@netspeed.com.au
or 6258 7178
or 6282 5085
You might guess that many of these ‘rejects’ were equally
good
and some may say
better than those at AGNSW.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
Unfortunately
the
freedom
of access to reproduced
Portrait & Life Drawing
Drawing Together
ASOC Contemporary
photographs is not as easily
available as from AGNSW and
(no vacancies)
10.00 am -1.00 pm
5.00pm-8.00pm
I cannot
show you any exhibits.
But– if4.00
youpm
get the chance
Convenor: Jim Tweddle
Convenor: so
Selena
Smith
10:00 am
to go and
view Robert Hannaford’s portraitsidanddave@optusnet.com.au
of Phillip Adams, and Raymond Kenyon’s
orthographic
projection of
Convenor:
Lynn Nicholas
jhtweddle@hotmail.com
nichonline@bigpond.com
or 6247
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Ronaldo
Giurola,
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worth viewing and were just two of many admirable portraits on display. Of theorlandscapes
I think it was Ann
Grocott’s Memory Hill or Amanda Penrose Hart’s Untitled the hill, which was a colourful long-narrow painting
THURSDAY
TUESDAY
SATURDAY
that
caught my eye. Notably at the Salon
several of the paintings were for sale.
Fun with Printmaking
All Comers
Saturday Sessions
We
the Salon
in heavy rain at about 9.30
3.30am
pm,
and pm
arrived back in Canberra
a suitable
pit-stop at
(noleft
vacancies
at present)
- 12.30
1:30 after
pm - 4:30
pm
Convenor:
Libby
Annie Florence
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pm - done
4.30 pm
7.30 pm.
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driver and
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David for giving us allConvenor:
the opportunity
to visit Archie
schickelizabeth@hotmail.com
Convenor:
Doherty:
annieflorence2@gmail.com
and all.
To CAWSimone
– let’s do
more of these togetherness
things.
simonemdoherty@gmail.com
or 0403 681 910
Alan J Jones
CREATE + PRINT SPECIALISES IN
WORKING WITH GALLERIES
+ ARTISTS. COME IN AND SPEAK TO
US ABOUT YOUR NEEDS.
> Giclee art prints on canvas
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Different Strokes Art Group Exhibition “Canberra Inside and Out” - 3-27 March 2016
at Sweet Copper, Old Ginninderra Schoolhouse, O’Hanlon Place, Gold Creek.
This Exhibition will be officially opened by Magistrate Peter Dingwall at 3.00pm on Sunday 6 March
2016. The theme of the exhibition reflects the artists’ experience of life in Canberra and the
surrounding region using a range of mediums including watercolours, bright expressive oils and
acrylics, pastels and collage. The Different Strokes Art Group includes the following ASOC
members: Maria Bendall, Ruth Dodd, Ann Gould, Heather Holland, Judy Kelly, Ruth Lathlean and
Maureen Lawrentin. We would be very happy to see all ASOC members attend this exhibition.
EXHIBITIONS & OTHER ART ACTIVITIES
DENISE MOULE (Artist) and MERRAN HUNTER (Calligrapher)
“The Art of PAINT and PEN. An exciting exhibition combining two genres.”
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Date: 7 April – 1 May at Sweet Copper Cafe, Restaurant and Gallery. Ginninderra School House.
Opening Hours: Thursday & Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm and Saturday & Sunday 8.30am – 4.30pm
VAL JOHNSON is organising the GULF ART TOUR taking in many scenic places between Mt Isa and
Darwin. If you are interested, enquire and book early as the 2015 tour booked out quickly. The Gulf Art
Tour is from 20 August to 1 September 2016 and bookings can be made through Kelly Bennet on
1800 739 288 or email mailto:kelly_bennet@travel-associates.com.a
To find out more information on Australian art prizes, check out these 2 websites:
http://www.art-almanac.com.au/awards/ and http://www.art-prizes.com.au/
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Potential Fundraiser for Campbell High School
Like ASOC, Campbell High School shares a history with the development of Canberra as one of the
first schools to be built to service the population of our developing National Capital. While it offers an
ideal central location for ASOC’s SAE, it would be much more comfortable if there was an advanced
cooling system throughout the school. This may enable more appropriately sized rooms to be available for art classes during the school’s summer holidays. ASOC has been informed that despite
requests by the teaching staff for air-conditioning of all classrooms, the Education Department does
not see this as a budget priority.
Conversations around the tea stations at the SAE revealed a number of participants have had a
relationship with Campbell High School over the years, either through their children or grandchildren,
etc. We now call on you or any other ASOC members who wish to be involved, to form an ASOC subcommittee with a view to developing a fundraising project and to liaise with the school’s business
manager to provide an appropriate cooling system for the school. Energy consumption is not likely to
be a problem since the school has a massive system of solar panels
Please contact Dian at: dian.jones@netspeed.com.au to indicate your willingness to help with this
Group.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
All of the following businesses sponsor our exhibitions:
CANBERRA ART WORKS (previously called Bespoke Framing), 8 Townshend Street, Phillip
host the ASOC Shopfront and provide custom framing and ready-made frames.
CHROMA for your painting needs visit www.chromaonline.com
DISCOUNT GALLERY PICTURE FRAMING, 50 Weedon Close, Belconnen.
ECKERLEYS ART AND CRAFT for art materials and equipment, Phillip, Braddon, Belconnen,
Tuggeranong. Members should enquire about their loyalty program.
EXHIBITION CENTRE 32-34 Kembla Street, Fyshwick ACT 2609 – visit them for all your exhibition
needs including banners and signage as well as custom framing. They also do custom design wallpaper murals for that special room in your home.
FRAMING PIECES, 44-46 Grimwade Street, Mitchell. Custom framing and ready- made frames and
quality art materials at competitive prices.
MART DELICATESSEN Fyshwick Markets, open Thursday to Sunday each week. They supply deli
meats, cheeses, fresh pasta, groceries and specialty foods at competitive prices. You can even get
lunch or coffee and a snack while you shop.
MEGALO PRINT STUDIO AND GALLERY OPEN Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30 to 5 at 21 Wentworth
Avenue Kingston, all styles of artist printing, printing workshops and gallery.
OFFICEWORKS – for all your office, back to school, and art materials.
CREATE AND PRINT - (see p.16)
Take your friends to visit:
THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA
CANBERRA MUSEUM AND GALLERY
THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA
THE ART GALLERY SOCIETY OF NSW
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CONTACTS
PRESIDENT
Alan Jones
6282 5085
alanjjones@netspeed.com.au
VICE PRESIDENT
POSITION TO BECOME VACANT
tricia.wheatstone@gmail.com
SECRETARY
Sue Cook
Susicook@tpg.com.au
TREASURER
Dian Jones
6282 5085
dian.jones@netspeed.com.au
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Maureen Lawrentin
6254 4179
maureen.lawrentin@gmail.com
PUBLIC OFFICER
Ann Gould
6254 7644
annmgould@bigpond.com
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Rosemary Hurley
6238 1687
taffytykes@bigpond.com
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Susan Reynolds
6262 3404
susanreynolds6@bigpond.com
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Nyree Mason
6288 6490
nyree.mason@gmail.com
0413 297 834
COMMITTEE MEMBER
OTHER CONTACT DETAILS
LIBRARY CO-ORDINATOR
POSITION VACANT
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Alison Rimes
6292 4248
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Margaret Flanagan
6286 5647
WORKGROUP
COORDINATOR
POSITION TO BECOME VACANT
WORKSHOP COORDINATOR
POSITION VACANT
gregnal@tpg.com.au
mandmflanagan@gmail.com
tricia.wheatstone@gmail.com
Please contact Alan Jones to express interest in the above Positions Vacant.
FROM THE EDITOR
Please send contributions for the next Newsletter to Margaret Flanagan atmandmflanagan@gmail.com
Deadline for May/June Newsletter is Friday 22 April 2016