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FINEPRINT
April 2015 #349
Hastings Valley Fine Art Association Inc.
PO Box 8044 Port Macquarie 2444
www.hastingsvalleyfineart.net.au
Exhibition results:
Uralla: 485 Entries with 118 Artists involved HVFAA m embers have sold about 20 paintings including Phil Thornton (5), Harold le Jeune(2) Elsa Toms, Jenny Andrews (2)Brian Barker and Terri Maddock plus other artists. Harold’s positive comment: “They do a wonderful job in promoting and running the event as well organising their pick-­‐up and return delivery”. Port Macquarie Art Society Easter Art Show
Congratulations to all our prizewinning members: Brian Barker, Jan Dethlefs, Jill Cairns, Glo Hill and Anita Targett won firsts for their respective submissions. Another 13 members(Dorothy Taylor,Jane Wright, Kim Madden, Sue Burrows (2), Jen Dethlefs, Roger Speaght, Bernice Daher(2), Joan McFadden, Fred Bullen, Rita Carosi and Susan Latter-­‐Thompson)achieving 2nds, 3rds and Highly Commended awards. Well Done! Great Lakes Open Art Exhibition
Congratulations to Kim Madden receiving the Bea Padgett memorial award for best Contemporary Art work, to Yvette Hugill for her win in the works on paper section and Colleen Palmer for H/C in drawing. Dates for your Diary
21 April Gallery Changeover 7 May life Drawing Gallery 6pm-­‐9pm 16 May Volunteers expo 9-­‐1.30pm Museum grounds 24 May Slice of Haven 2 June Next General Meeting at Gallery 1pm Good times, art &
fun at our recent
“Have Brush will
Travel” to
Murwillumbah
Attention Mixed Media Painters
I’m sorry I am unable to lead mixed media for 4 months starting April. I am very sure there are several in the group m ore than capable of keeping the group going, so good painting until I return. Elsa President Brian Barker 65863236 Secretary Deborah Sarkoezy 65863371,Treasurer Terri Maddock, Vice Presidents: Jan Wilson 041847858 & Elsa Toms 65 851525, Gallery Coordinator Jan Farrell, Membership Secretary Fran Daly 65 860827, A dvertising Robyn Toms, Editor Maria Nolan 0408257075 email [email protected] President’s Report for April
Breaking News! you are the first to hear, Niomi Sands from the Glasshouse has informed me that once again the H.V.F.A.A. will be represented at the Regional Gallery for the third time. We m ade a submission last year asking to be considered for an exhibition of our members entitled “Towards Abstraction” and it has been accepted. Details are yet to be worked out but it will be early next year and we will need to meet with Niomi to arrange it so get ready for action. At our General m eeting we had a powerful address from Dale Seymour a representative of Braveheart’s which we donated a $1000 from fundraising at our Summer Showcase. Strong emotional testimonial stuff that’s a wake up to all who were in attendance. Some money will be spent on the gallery with new outside lights so we can see at night needed for life drawing and other functions which may be organised in the future plus new floor covering for the back room, probably vinyl of a light colour . Our members have done very well at recent exhibitions, good sales at Uralla, good prize winnings at the Port Macquarie Exhibition five firsts and thirteen placements and two winners at the Great Lakes Exhibition and sales. The Have Brush Will Travel trip was very successful and highly enjoyable. Twenty four of us went, some of the spots we painted were Hastings Point just along from Cabarita Beach and river scenes. The pick was Crams Farm past the village of Uki thirty kilometres from Murwillumbah looking towards Mount Warning. The major visit was to the Tweed Valley Regional Gallery to view Margaret Olley’s exhibition. The gallery has also a beautiful display of work of a broad spectrum of Australian art, and we also enjoyed a great lunch at their restaurant. The cocktail hour at the end of each day was well attended by happy drinkers and m usic supplied by Gwen and Allan Cause ukulele m asters and Eddie Sarkoezy who presented the group with great music from his hand crafted guitar. Brian Barker President Paint out Pals
20 April Shelley Beach PMQ (Pandanus lovers) 27 April Long Flat Pub, Oxley Hwy Long Flat 4 May Pilot Beach, Dunbogan 11 May Sharon Gill’s 112 Bartletts Rd off Pipe Clay Rd via Beechwood 18 May Rainbow Beach 25 May Byabarra Township 1 June Lake Cathie 8 June No Pop (Queen’s Birthday) Starts 9am – contact Elsa Toms 0457 299 525 if in doubt re directions, etc. Gallery News April 2015
Hi everyone. Six paintings were sold in March. Congratulations to the lucky artists, Debbie Sarkoezy, A nne Pears, Karen Cornish, Robin Mearns, Fae Lister and Elsa Toms. The gallery is having some improvements made including new floor covering in the back room, new security sensor lights at the front and side of the building (a welcome addition for our evening activities) and a laser beam at the front entrance alerting us to visitors. Thanks to Bernice for taking such good care of the gallery while I was away. “Treasures by the Sea” is our next exhibition with st
changeover day next Tuesday 21 April. We ask you to make sure your paintings are presented in pristine condition, both back and front with the correct hanging cord and “D” rings attached securely. GAGS: Wednesdays, 9-­‐2pm. $5. BYO everything. A mixed media day has been organised on the second Wednesday in May. Called “Beginnings”, we’ll be producing playful M/M backgrounds for future unique works of art. This is a fun way of working from chaos to clarity or anywhere in between without the pressure of producing a finished work immediately. If you’d like to join in, ring me for a materials list or just do your own thing as usual. The main aim of GAGs is to interact with other arty folk and to encourage all m embers to use the gallery as their own art space to paint, draw or experiment. Newbies very welcome. Enquiries ring Jan 65 836693. PORTRAIT DRAWING is incorporated with GAGs on the third Wednesday of the month for those so inclined. LIFE DRAWING The first Thursday of the month from 6pm-­‐9pm, $15. Some floor easels available. Bring something to nibble on during the break. Happy painting everyone. Jan F. Library news: Upcoming Exhibitions
Thank you to members that donate books to our library. Please understand that for various reasons not all books are catalogued for the shelves. Those that aren’t catalogued are put on the Trading Table at a reasonable price for sale to our members and members of the public for their own reference. The m oney raised goes back into the HVFAA funds for any future projects and expenses. We now have three new books for all to enjoy. Abstracts – 50 Inspirational Projects by Rolina van Vliet This book has many suggestions as to how you can explore your creativity in a practical way. The O il Painting Course You’ve Always Wanted by Kathleen Staiger A very comprehensive publication full of guided lessons for beginners and experienced artists. Acrylics Unleased by Glyn Macey Glyn used acrylics, pencil and collage to gain a casual approach to his work that produces many “happy accidents”. Fran Daly Masterpiece Framing exhibition of Art and Memorabilia to celebrate Anzac Day, opens on Saturday 18 April and will be open until end of April. Denise is providing Anzac Biscuits and Billy Tea at the opening and wishes to thank all those who supported this exhibition. email [email protected] or phone 65831344 Taree Open Art Exhibition 4-­‐12 July, entries by 3 June. Download details and entry form by going to www.tareeartistsinc.com.au and click on the download heading at top. The Coal & Allied 2015 Singleton Art Prize 18-­‐21 For further information contact David Gausden 0429 775 556 or John Drinan 02 6577 6156 www.singletononhunterrotary.org.au. If you wish to enter and require an entry form, please send your email details to
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Best wishes for a return to good health to Janet Campbell, Myrna Komar and Clarry Anderson. Congratulations to our many Hastings Artists appearing in this month’s Australian Artist. The Thursday Wauchope group is a-­‐buzzing with artistic endeavor, with many people enjoying the company of other artists, some receiving tuition from Hilma Daggar and Barry Beames. HVFAA’s facebook page updates are being looked after by Kim Maclean, Send any material (art related material, photos, info to [email protected] Welcome to our new m embers – Tracey Polglaze, Beverley Coleman, Margaret Swan and Maxine Taylor A special happy birthday to Trish Clarke (it was a m ilestone birthday) Any m embers who would like to present an after-­‐meeting art related activity are invited to contact Robin Mearns. W e have had some interesting presentations in the past. Terri Maddock representing HVFAA at Seniors Expo March 16 Panthers. We had a lot of enquiries about basic art tuition available, so anyone who might like to offer such a service, please contact the committee. At Bernadette Trela Workshop: Clockwise from top: Deb Sarkoezy & Robin Mearns, Sumei Chew, Diana Parkin, Robyn Toms. Tuition
28,29, 30 September: Denis Clarke “Drawing & Acrylic Abstraction” (5 places left) January 2016: David Chen “Oil” Contact Jan Wilson 65848210 or 0401847858Or email [email protected] 39 Rainbow Bch Drive, Bonny Hills 2445 9-­‐10 May at Forster: John Wilson Masters Oil Workshop “Gum Tree in Australian Landscape” ring or text Pat 0412190777, email [email protected] th th st CASS ‘ART at the TOP’ W eekend 29 30 31 May 2015 at the Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops, accommodation on site Some of the Participating Tutors in the 2015 Art at the Top Workshops and Demonstrations include: Ros Psakis, John Perkins & Catherine Harry. Contact Dee Jackson,Publicity Officer Combined Art Societies of Sydney Inc. [email protected] www.deejackson.com.au 02 9416 2265 Mob: 0439 986 452 Gordon Rossiter’s beachside artists retreat Crescent Head is offering a 6 day live-­‐in workshop 7-­‐11 September, in oil/acrylic. Contact [email protected] or 02655660669 Activities
Paint out Pals – each Monday, see timetable page 2 Wednesday Painters -­‐ St Peters Hall Ocean Drive Laurieton : 9am-­‐2pm every Wednesday. Join a friendly untutored group to draw and paint, for $6 a day. Call by for a look. BYO painting gear drinks & lunch. Contact Kim Madden 6586 3185 Mixed Media Painters : St. Peters hall Laurieton-­‐ last Wednesday each m onth. 9am-­‐2pm, $6 only. Explore abstract themes, try new techniques. BYO painting gear, drinks, lunch. Guided. Contact Elsa Toms 6585 1525. Details for this month, see page 2 Wednesday Gallery Art Groupies (GAGS):Paint or draw from 9am to 2pm at HVFAA Gallery, 2 William St, Port Macquarie. $5, BYO morning tea and lunch. Contact Jan Farrell 65836693. rd
Every 3 Wednesday will also cater to portrait drawers/painters Thursday Painters – Wauchope Country Club King St, Wauchope, every Thursday. Sign in at reception. Paint and draw from 10am – 1pm. Tutors available for minimal fee. Contact Hilma Dagger 65504045 st
Life Drawing 1 Thursday of the month 6-­‐9pm at HVFAA gallery:, $15 contact Jan Farrell 65836693 Life Drawing Each Tuesday 6.50-­‐9pm with Henry Field at Art and Craft Centre Local Art Supplies and Framing
Haven Fine Arts 524 Ocean Drive, North Haven for all your art supplies (if we don’t have it we order in for you) including papers, canvas, paints, clays, gift cards etc. 10% discount to HVFAA members. All About Art & Framing 231 Victoria St Taree 6550 0390 Discounts HVFAA members Masterpiece Framing and Gallery –Hastings River Drive Port Macquarie (6583 1344). Masterpiece Framing supplies all your framing needs. Port Art Supplies & Framing -­‐ Shop 5 Gore St. Port Macquarie. Art supplies and Specialised Custom Framing. Phone/Fax 6584 0184 Mobile 0412 196 721 HVFAA Sponsors.. A big thank you to our sponsors for their support!
Laurieton United Services Club 6559 9110 Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce,Industry & Tourism Inc. First National Real Estate North Haven & Laurieton, Masterpiece Framing, Port Macquarie, Officeworks Port Macquarie Higgins & Dix, Lawyers, Laurieton 65598845 Thank you for reading this issue of Fineprint. Maria