Elected President for the past two years 2012

NEWSLETTER
November 2013
Outgoing President’s report 2013
Elected President for the past two years 2012 - 2013 has indeed been an honour and a
privilege. ACAS offers a wonderful platform for would be professional and hobby artists
and provides a great service to the community.
I have had the privilege of working with two wonderful committees over the past two years
who have given tirelessly and willingly of their time to advance the growth of the Alfred
Cove Arts Society.
In particular I wish to acknowledge the support and endless efforts of secretary,
Jenny Tunnacliffe who gives a service way beyond expectation and keeps the committee
running like a well oiled machine. Jenny constantly showed patience, understanding and
she guided me through the years with such wonderful friendship, compassion and
expertise!
Jane Grierson - Vice president for her constant support to me throughout the past two
years and for keeping a sense of calm throughout.
Sandy Tippett - for her endless contribution and with the running of the exhibitions and
giving tirelessly of her time and expertise.
Margaret Drummond - who can always be relied on to keep the Society in the media in
her own quiet way, be it through advertising or photography.
Cally Jarlett - for her contribution as newsletter editor and who was so patient with me
with regards to my report which was always late. Cally somehow always managed to
remind me with such gentle persuasion.
Angela Massie - for holding the reigns as treasurer even though her own workload was
huge.
To all the other committee members, Peta Zellar, Lynda Dickinson, Gonnie
Bonda and Jean Thurtle for all that you have contributed to the Society with energy and
enthusiasm.
2013 has been a productive year, seeing our major awards of excellence exhibition with a
huge turn out on opening night and a very positive feedback from our judge Gillian
Peebles.
Our guest demonstrators and speakers throughout the year provided us with valuable
information and insight into their varying techniques and subjects.
The Rottnest trip was well attended with 17 women and one man! Although the weather
was against us much fun was had by all.
The ‘gallery crawls, ‘Araluen’ and ‘paint out’ activities have provided a wonderful
opportunity to participate with other members in a relaxed and fun environment.
Some of our members had their work hung at the Silk Road Restaurant and others were
able to be a part of the library exhibitions and Cafe denada.
With the help of the Murdoch uni students - ACAS is now on the World Wide Web giving
us more exposure and brings us into the 21st century!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish the new president Christine Ross and her
committee great success.
Thanking you one and all,
Paula
New President’s Report
Hello fellow members, by way of introduction my name is Christine Ross and I hope to be
able to fill Paula’s shoes for the next year. I have been painting now for 12 years and
been a member of Canning Art Group for a good few of those years. I have also been a
member of ACAS, but at the time, I was too busy with other happenings in my life to fully
utilize that time as a member. Now I am back at just the right moment, it seems, to help
complete your committee.
The AGM held Thursday 24th October produced a few new committee members with all
positions being filled and many of the committee members from last year continuing on in
their roles making for a smooth transition. Three ACAS members received recognition for
their outstanding service to the Society two were honored with Life Memberships, they
being Shirley Winstanley and Beverley Johnson and one Society Award was presented to
Elizabeth MacColl. After the business of the AGM was completed there was fun to be had
with the swap meet and some of us went home with a lighter purse and luggage for the
boot of the car!
The Opening on Tuesday evening 29th October of the “Change of Seasons Exhibition”
went off smoothly with Colin Dixon saying a few words and Dorothy Harbisher presenting
the lucky winner of the inaugural “Encouragement Award, which she had kindly donated,
to Derek Fitzpatrick for his beautiful work of art entitled “Rounding the Buoy”. Well Done
Derek.
It is at this point that I must apologize for omitting to thank the subcommittee on the
opening night for all their time and effort in readying the exhibition for public viewing. I am
sure you will agree that the paintings looked lovely making it really difficult to choose just
one painting for the “People’s Choice Award”. Well done subcommittee and thank you
once again.
The Christmas Party on 12 December is almost upon us and I look forward to meeting and
getting to know a few more members at that time. See you there.
Christine Ross, President
Photo sheets and reports prepared by Margaret Drummond
On 24th October we had a Swap Meet after the AGM.
A big thank you to Trevor Preston who kindly donated his
late wife Mignon’s art equipment to raise money for
ACAS.
Paula kindly sorted and displayed the items
and $250.00 is the total sum that was raised.
Thank you once again Trevor!
Coming Events
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MCAA LUNCHTIME IN THE GALLERY
Wednesday 13 November 12 noon to 2pm
Jan Cross of the Extraordinary Mind Project – an expert on accessing the creativity of the
brain.
Cost $20 or $15 Health Card holders - includes a light lunch at Atwell House Community
Arts Centre Telephone 9330 2800
Bookings Essential for catering purposes
MCAA have asked if anyone in ACAS would like to volunteer to run a monthly ‘Art in
the Park’ on the lawn at Atwell house – to display and sell Art.
Please contact Christine Marshall on 9330 2800 if you are interested in doing this.
Coming Events
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DEMONSTRATIONS 2013
28 November
Christopher Martin
Pastel
Sandie Schroder will be having a sale with Art Scene products before the demo.
Christmas Party
12 December
ACAS Xmas Party!!!!
Thursday 12th December 2013. 7.p.m.
at Atwell House. Please join us all for a very social
evening. The last meeting of the year.
Great time to get to know each other,
please bring a plate and dress in your festive best .
30 January 2014
“Party on the Hill”
Our first Thursday meeting of the New year will be the ACAS annual picnic
at Point Walter *********Please note your diaries.******
To get there approach along Point Walter Rd, go through the roundabout near the Golf
course and before the roar dips. Turn into the parking area on the right. Meet on the hill
behind the café. Bring your meal, drinks and chair, BBQ’s available.
Paint Out
The Paint Out Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at various locations around
Perth to paint en plain air. We usually rock up about 9am, and stay until about noon,
depending on the venue and the weather. If you would like to check to see that it’s still on,
please ring Susan Swain 0439 641 227
0439 641 227 FREE or Nick DeGaris on
0432 843 267
0432 843 267 FREE the day before or when you arrive, and can’t see
anyone, as we’ve all gone “bush” to paint.
Please feel free to suggest venues that you have found that would be suitable to Sue or
Nick.
November Paint Out Venue: 12th Nov 2013: Manning Park, opposite the Azelia Ley
Homestead, Manning.
December Paint Out Venue: 10th Dec 2013: Bay View Park, corner of Bay View Tce and
Chine Place in Mosman Park.
January – no Paint Out to be held, as most people are away.
February Paint Out Venue: 11th Feb, 2014 Chidley Point, near the jetty at the end of
Chidley Way, Mosman Park.
Exhibitions
Bracks Library
5th - 25th November 2013
Collection of paintings from Bracks is November 25th.
Please contact Jean Thurtle with any questions 9364 6413.
Cafe denada
Nick de Garis is having his first solo exhibition at Cafe denada at the moment. Twenty six
of his paintings are on the walls of the cafe for the next 2 months.
4 In Diversity
ACAS members, Christina Verbrugge and Irene Young, are part of this exhibition as well
as other artists, Isabel Colenutt and Wayne Jefferies.
10% of sales will be donated to Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Rehabilitation Centre.
Volunteers Wanted
The ACAS committee would also like to hear from any members who can help out
with the many ‘jobs’ on Demo nights.
We need a number of people to learn how to:
set up and run the camera for recording the demonstrations
set up the PA system.
prepare the kitchen for demo nights
Learn door duty procedures - welcome members and take entry fees etc.
we are also looking for a historian to take over from Life time member Trevor
Preston.
Please see any committee member if you can assist in any of these things. We need
many people to know these jobs as possible to share the load and assist when
people are away.
Congratulations
Our very talented members continue to have great success at Art competitions
and awards.
Paula Wiegmink has recently received the following awards at the Canning Agricultural
and Horticultural Society Annual Show
1st for Oils or Acrylic - "Ray"
Champion award for Oils or Acrylic - "Ray"
1st for Pastels - "What's up"
Champion award for Pastels - "What's up"
1st for mixed media - "Breakaway Country"
Champion award for mixed media - "Breakaway Country"
2nd in oil and acrylic - 'Waiting'
2nd in pastel - "Hard nut to crack"
Blue sash for most points in drawing and painting !!!!
Also huge congratulations to our very talented member Jo Haynes who has been
successful in many recent Art awards:
At the recent Canning Agricultural and Horticultural Society Annual show Jo was awarded the
Champion & 1st prize in drawing,
2nd in watercolour & mixed media, and a
Highly commended in watercolour.
At the Cockburn Community & Cultural Council Art & Craft Exhibition: One painting was
awarded 1st prize for Watercolour
another – Highly Commended for Aspects of Cockburn.
At the 2013 Kelmscott Annual Show Jo’s pastel received:
Trophy & Best exhibit in Painting and Drawing, and 1st prize in Pastel.
Her charcoal drawing received 1st prize in Portraiture.
Jo was also awarded two Highly Commended - (Pastel & Portraiture).
At the 2013 Victoria Park Art Awards 2013 her drawing received the Drawing Award.
**Our thanks to Dr Denis Jensen and his staff, for their help in producing this Newsletter**