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Geelong Art Society Inc newsletter June 2015

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BEQUEST PRIZE PRESENTATION was held at 5pm on Wednesday 27th May

GEELONG ART SOCIETY INC

Since 1952

Newsletter No 380

June 2015

Mary Tegelars Waiting for Lunch Jenny Trebilcock

Encouragement Award

David Moore Geelong Botanic Gardens

1st Prize Oil / Acrylic

Janet Baird East Meets West

1st Prize Other Medium Robert Tantau

Flinders Street in the Rain 1st Prize Watercolour

Faye Owen Pomegranates 1st Prize Pastel

The Bequest prize-winners The show was judged by Ray Woods. Oil / Acrylic 1st David Moore; highly commended Faye Owen Watercolour 1st Robert Tantau; highly commended Teiko Marsham Pastel 1st Faye Owen; highly commended Roma Burge Other medium 1st Janet Baird; highly commended Ann Bell Jenny Trebilcock encouragement award Mary Tegelaers

Thank you to those who donated prizes.

GENERAL MEETING 3pm, Sunday 14th June PAINTING DEMONSTRATION BY ANDREW TISCHLER

Free Entry Members, non-members and visitors welcome


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Day 1, Monday, was a serene autumn day, and starting the journey in a hotel car park seemed auspicious. New faces were friends by the time morning tea was had at Wallan, lunch at Euroa, Milawa at Brown Bros for ‘supplies’. The valley closed in and embraced us, and late autumn colour splashes intensified the scene. A happy arrival awaited us into cosy accommodation in chalet style units with camellia and rhododendron peeping in at the windows. The management team of Neene and Ed Gardner of Casbak on the Ovens, Alpine Units, (Google them) both ex-Geelong folk, expressed good memories of the group of last year. Cosy fires, good food, Tony in fine form, and early (for some) to bed.

Day 2 dawned with rain showers, patches of blue

sky, lots of wind, and not much inducement for plein-air watercolour work. Autumn colours were everywhere, but muted and damp. Much of the colour was already on the ground and swathes of wash tones of yellow, red and brown over grey-green may have been indicated to some. After breakfast, a noisy and happy affair, a few strolled outside to river rippling and gurgling and more colour; others stayed indoors, cleared the table, and painted there. All good so far. In the afternoon a heavy cold squall sent all of us indoors, and a few to the cosy coffee shop over the road. Later pm Tony obliged with a well presented and vigorously questioned and critiqued demonstration of what could be seen outside. Ah, the subtlety, adaptability,

vibrancy and rewards of water colour. Then more resting, puzzles, and even more painting. Subjects were everywhere. Harrietville celebrates its gold mining history, and statuary, bridges, buildings and memorials were nearby. The planter ‘boxes’ in the streets are buckets from the gold dredge that worked the whole valley floor, and a subject in their own right. No idle time, as art videos were shown and debated informally. Tony again in form as tutor, caterer, cook and raconteur.

Day 3 was cold but mostly dry. Janet Baird and Tony, hardy souls, ventured out to a nearby cottage scene and plied their trade. Ask Janet about her hat, knitted by a man, in South America, and very colourful! Less hardy souls continued inside in the warmth from the Scarlet Oak and Liquidambar firewood. More videos, the collegial viewing was instructive, and group bonding continued.

Day 4, Thursday, home time. We had lunch in Bright, after having a good look at the Bright Autumn Art Show, and appreciating the work of a few familiar artists. Then the valley widened out, colours changed again to a

more muted palette, the mood was more reflective and content, and inclinations were formed to do it all again. And thus we were all safely home again. Gregor Wallace.

TONY'S TOUR TO HARRIETVILLE was from 4th to 7th May 2015

Article by Gregor Wallace

O ver The Top with Tony. Well, it was over the Great Dividing Range at

least, but behaviours were always impeccable.


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Geelong Art Society Inc

Shearers Arms Gallery 202 Aberdeen St Geelong West 3218 Phone (03) 5223 1825

Office & Gallery open 11 am - 3 pm Tuesday - Friday 1 - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday Closed Monday

email: [email protected] web: www.geelongartsociety.weebly.com

President Leon Gleeson Vice President Sue Robinson Secretary Michele Karakasch Treasurer Dearne Hawkins Newsletter Editor David Moore

The opinions expressed and statements made in this newsletter may not necessarily be those of the Geelong Art Society Inc. No responsibility will be taken for errors in publication.

Geelong Art Society Inc newsletter no. 380 June 2015

SECRETARY’S REPORT I am pleased to report that Saint John of God hospital

has reconsidered its association with the Art Society and will make available an art space in the near future for our members to again display their work at the hospital, we shall keep you informed.

Don’t forget the General meeting on Sunday 14th June at 3.00pm. This is a great opportunity to discuss the art society and ask questions of concern. We also have a very interesting demonstrator, Andrew Tischler, a realist artist inspired by the environment and a good opportunity to socialize with other members.

Remember that the annual subscriptions are due on 1st July and there is a small increase to both the single and family subscription rate. Please support your art society by remaining a paid up member and by your continued attendance in our classes. The annual single subscription for members is $100 / year an increase of $12.00 and family subscription to $150.00, we will waiver the joining fee for new members

I must stress again the need for input from members who are willing to offer some of their time/expertise in the ongoing running of this Society, we have outgoing long term members of the Committee whose positions will have to be replaced at the next AGM in August…we need members to step up to the cause!. The Waverley Art Society had to recently close their doors because they were unable to form a committee from their membership, our Society has achieved so much over recent years and it would be a

tragedy if we were to suffer the same fate.

Michele Karakasch On behalf of the Committee Michele Karakasch, GAS secretary

Contributions for the July newsletter are due by Wednesday 24th June.

Diary

Tue 9 June 10am Outdoor Group, Queens Park bridge

Sun 14 June 3pm General meeting, Guest: Andrew Tischler

Fri 19 June --- Term 2 ends

Sat 20 June 10.30pm Limestone carving workshop

Sat 27 June 1.30pm Saturday life drawing

Mon 13 June --- Term 3 begins

Robert Tantau receives his award from Ray Woods at the Bequest prize presentation


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COMING SHOWS

DELIVER PAINTINGS

COLLECT PAINTINGS

SHOW OPEN TO

ANNUAL BEQUEST EXHIBITION 17 May- 21 June

--- 1.30 - 3.30pm Sunday 21 June

2nd ART MARKET (1)

21 June - 12 July

1.30 - 3.30pm 21 June

1.30 - 3.30pm 12 July

Members

2nd ART MARKET (2)

12 July - 2 Aug

1.30 - 3.30pm 12 July

1.30 - 3.30pm 2 Aug

Members

SHEARERS ARMS GALLERY

Letter As a member of the Geelong Art Society, I would

like to express my appreciation for the excellent work which has gone on to present the Shearers Arms Gallery as it is now is.

Shearers Arms building is almost as old as the colony of Victoria itself. Victoria was created by decree in1850and our building is only a few years after that announcement. It is a perfect background for the presentation of art that we make; it deserves every support.

Thank you to those have spent hours on the repair and the gardens. Please, younger members, give it your attention. Shearers Arms deserves to live on.

My forebears in Geelong were James Fisher and son William, both blacksmiths who came to Geelong from Ayreshire, Scotland, on the "Black Eagle" in 1854. They went carting to the goldfields and had the edge on other carters because they could shoe bullocks! James Fisher was the uncle of Andrew Fisher, who later became Prime Minister of the young Commonwealth of Australia. It is likely that James and William knew the original Shearers Arms on their way to the Ballarat goldfields from their forge in West Fyans Street!!

Sincerely, Ann Bell (nee Fisher, great, great granddaughter)

ART MARKETS FOR MEMBERS A second art market will be starting on 21st June; if

any member would like to take part please book at the office or contact Lynette.

Please support GAS members participating in this event by visiting the gallery and seeing them as they work at various times

Contact Lynette Palmer 5221 9104 for more details.

2nd ART MARKET (1), 21 June - 12 July Participating members should deliver artwork,

paintings, cards etc to the Shearers Arms Gallery on Sunday 21 June and then collect their work on Sunday 12 July.

2nd ART MARKET (2), 12 July - 2 Aug Shearers Arms Gallery

Participating members should deliver artwork, paintings, cards etc to the Shearers Arms Gallery on Sunday Sunday 12 July and then collect their work on Sunday 2nd August.

SEPTEMBER PRINTMAKERS EXHIBITION

D uring September GAS will be holding an exhibition in the Shearers Arms of work by printmakers. This

will be open to members and regional printmakers including non-members.

Printmakers may enter 3 framed and 2 unframed works. Work may or may not be for sale at the artist’s discretion. There will be no entry fee.

Work to be delivered to the gallery on Saturday 29th or Sunday 30th August, afternoons between 1.30 and 3.30pm

An exhibition opening will be held on Saturday 5th April at 3pm.

As members know Gaye Niewenhoff has been conducting printmaking classes in our studio since term 3 last year. We look forward to seeing her pupils participating in this printmakers show

Lynette Palmer

GROUPS Members and non-members who attend GAS groups: Tuesday outdoor painting group Portrait group Friendship group Life drawing group

Are invited to enter their work in the winter exhibition. The groups show will be part of the winter exhibition.

MEMBERS WINTER EXHIBITION

(INCLUDING GROUPS SHOW)

2nd - 30th August 2015


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COMING EVENTS

SATURDAY LIFE DRAWING

S aturday 27th June, 1.30 - 3.30pm, in the GAS studio, 202 Aberdeen street. Geelong West. Fees, members $15, non-members $18. No advance booking required, pay on the day,

models provided. Convenor, John Barton, phone 0407 829 218.

GENERAL MEETING 3pm, Sunday 14th June

DEMONSTRATION BY

Andrew Tischler

T exan born Andrew studied and resides in Perth W.A. He is

spending time in our area running demonstrations and workshops.

A realist artist, inspired by the natural environment he concentrates on light, colour, visual harmony and depth. He believes all good art should speak for its self and convey a clear message. Andrew is a young artist who over the past ten years has achieved excellent success with a promising future.

Be part of that future on 14th June; take this opportunity to be inspired and watch this young man at work.

Saturday 20th June

OUTDOOR PAINTING GROUP

F or five Tuesdays starting on Tuesday 9th June the group will meet at Queens Park Bridge, at 10am.

Travelling from Geelong, cross the one lane bridge and immediately turn right into the parking area.

Members, non-members and visitors

welcome. Free Entry

(Members please bring a plate to share.)

THANK YOU

T hank you to Brian Kemp for his generous donation of painting materials to the Geelong Art Society.

WHICH HOBBY IS BEST FOR YOUR BRAIN?

L ife-drawing enrolments may surge thanks to the findings of a new US study published in the journal

Neurology. It revealed that a fine art hobby such as painting, drawing or sculpting has the greatest effect on reducing the risk of dementia and memory loss. The four-year Mayo Clinic study looked at the leisure activities of 256 people with an average age of 87, and discovered that starting such artistic pursuits when they were middle aged showed the most protective benefit for their cognitive function.

Here's how various hobbies reduced the risk of mild cognitive impairment:

PAINTING, DRAWING, SCULPTING, POTTERY, 73% less risk QUILTING, SEWING, 45% less risk SOCIALISING 55% less risk COMPUTER USE 53% less risk

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

W e warmly welcome Sonja Gwosdezki, a new member to the Geelong Art Society.

SECURITY, KEYS MISSING

o ne set of keys is missing from the rack in the office. Would the person who has inadvertently

taken them please return these keys to the office as soon as possible. Committee


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Please note that if you are unable to attend your roster duty please call Jacinta or arrange for another member to take your place

It is important to ensure the gallery remains open on its scheduled days

Jacinta 0431 579 228

Shearers Arms Gallery Roster

Tuesday 2

to 11am -3pm David Hume

Friday 5 "

Saturday 6 1 - 4pm Bev Burch

Sunday 7 " David Moore

Monday 8 Gallery Closed Tuesday 9 11am -3pm

to " David Hume

Friday 12 "

Saturday 13 1 - 4pm Colleen Beveridge

Sunday 14 " Sue Robinson

Monday 15 Gallery Closed

Tuesday 16 11am -3pm

to " David Hume

Friday 19 "

Saturday 20 1 - 4pm Margaret Boyd

Sunday 21 " ---


Tuesday 23 11am -3pm

to " David Hume

Friday 26 "

Saturday 27 1 - 4pm Brian Close

Sunday 28 “ ---


Tuesday 30 11am -3pm David Hume

Wednesday 1

to " David Hume

Friday 3 "

Saturday 4 1 - 4pm Bev Burch

Sunday 5 " David Moore

art@wintergarden 51 McKillop St, Geelong.

phone: 0401 160 430 gallery open daily - 10am - 4pm

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