GEELONG ART SOCIETY INC Since 1952

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1 GEELONG ART SOCIETY INC Since 1952 Newsletter No 375 January 2015 CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR ART SALE CONTINUES THROUGH JANUARY tutor Tony Bramwell TERM ONE CLASSES START ON TUESDAY 27th JANUARY 1

2 GAS CHRISTMAS BREAKUP was on Monday 8th December ifty people, members F and partners, attended the GAS Christmas Breakup Party in the studio on Monday 8th December. The spit roast, slowly cooking for most of the afternoon, was as delicious as ever. President Leon Gleeson thanked all those who have contributed so much to running the Society through the year and wished everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Successful New Year. Marj Trebilcock won the raffle for the Christmas hamper and Janet Baird won pass the parcel. OUTDOOR GROUP CHRISTMAS BREAKUP was on Tuesday 9th December he Tuesday Outdoor Painting Group T enjoyed their breakup lunch at the Barwon Edge Boathouse restaurant on Tuesday 9th December. The weather couldn't have been more perfect. Some arrived at ten and painted and sketched in the grounds of the restaurant, (lawns, pathways, ponds, reeds, reflections, sunlight and shadow) wonderful subjects, till lunchtime. The group will resume on Tuesday 13th January at 10am at the Botanic Gardens. If the weather forecast is for a day of over 30 degrees we will regard it as being too hot for outdoor painting. David Moore 2

3 UPDATE FROM THE SECRETARY nother year has slipped by and the Art Society has A done well. You will have noticed the work in progress on the building which is a great joy to all of us and long overdue. We will endeavour to keep the building maintenance ongoing after the Council grant has been exhausted, there is still much to do. As a result the committee is looking at new avenues to raise funding for this ongoing project and will keep the members informed of any proposals. It has been necessary to set up a new Art Society website, many thanks to the great effort and expertise of Doug Banner. The new site has a professional clean look about it which we will be able to maintain and update ourselves. This was not an option on our old site and hence it was often out of date. There will be ongoing fine tuning and updates over the next few weeks. We also have a new address: geelongartsociety@gmail.com Please visit the new website: geelongartsociety.weebly.com We will also be welcoming a new Tutor, Wendy Ray to our team next term. Wendy will be conducting an acrylic class on Wednesday afternoons 1.30 to 3.30pm. Please welcome her and try out the new class. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gregor and Norma Wallace for their devotion and hard work over the past years in coordinating a successful Portrait Group, as they will be no longer doing this. They both will be missed by all the members, but thankfully will continue to be very much involved with the Society in other areas. Without the support of members like Gregor, Norma and Doug our Society would struggle to keep going. On behalf of the Committee and members we thank you and send our sincere appreciation for your hard work. Wishing all members a safe and prosperous New Year. Michele Karakasch PORTRAIT GROUP CHRISTMAS BREAKUP was on Wednesday 10th December he Portrait Group T Christmas Breakup was held in the studio on Wednesday 10th December. Gregor and Norma Wallace, conveners of the group for the past five years, announced that they would not continue in that role; therefore a new convener/s would be required for Gregor and Norma have done a magnificent job. Over that time they have provided around eighty different sitters, some of different ethnic backgrounds, and during school holidays, younger people. Everything has always run very smoothly. Gregor with his fine sense of humour and Norma providing the artists with photos of the sitters where required. June Pole had taken a collection. Gregor and Norma were presented with Christmas gifts and sincerely thanked by all for their excellent work over the last five years. They will remain as Art Society members and will continue to attend the group in the future. The Portrait Group will resume on Wednesday 4th February

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5 J acinta Leitch was recently commissioned by the City of Greater Geelong to create this magnificent sculpture, which is now installed in Eastern Gardens, giving great views over Corio Bay, Eastern Beach and the city. Jacinta worked hard to complete the sculpture on time and the photo shows her enjoying a well deserved rest. Jacinta is a GAS member and conducts regular limestone carving workshops in the GAS studio through the year. The next workshop will be in February. W Geelong Art Society Inc Shearers Arms Gallery 202 Aberdeen St Geelong West 3218 Phone (03) WENDY RAY, NEW GAS TUTOR, ACRYLICS endy has been teaching for over 12 years, she enjoys supporting and encouraging students to explore a variety of techniques and subject matter via short step by step demonstrations, with students following the demo. The aim is to learn to use colour, light and shade to achieve exciting work. Wendy s new class is from pm on Wednesday afternoons starting on 28th January. Office & Gallery open 11 am - 3 pm Tuesday - Friday 1-4 pm Saturday & Sunday Closed Monday geelongartsociety@gmail.com web: 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. Wed 7 Tue 13 Jan Diary Jan 10.30am Children's Workshop, Zory McGrath 10am Outdoor Group, Botanic Gardens Wed 14 Jan 10.30am Children's Workshop, Zory McGrath Wed 21 Jan 10.30am Children's Workshop, Zory McGrath Tue 27 Jan --- Term 1 starts Sat 31 Jan 10am 'Beaches, Boats & Shacks' Workshop, Tony Bramwell Wed 4 Feb 10am Portrait Group starts Fri 13 Feb 7pm Trivia Night Geelong Art Society Inc newsletter no. 375 January 2015 Contributions for the February newsletter are due by Wednesday 28th January 5

6 COMING SHOWS CHRISTMAS BARGAIN SALE 7 December -? 2015 DELIVER PAINTINGS SHEARERS ARMS GALLERY COLLECT PAINTINGS pm Sunday 1 February SHOW OPEN TO --- SUMMER EXHIBITION 1 February -? pm Sunday 1 February? Members, 3 framed & 2 unframed GAS EXTERNAL DELIVER PAINTINGS COLLECT PAINTINGS SHOW OPEN TO QUEENSCLIFF Uniting Church January noon - 1pm Thursday 22 January 3-4pm Monday 26 January Members 3 $3 entry each & 2 $2 entry each QUEENSCLIFF EXHIBITION January 2015 Uniting Church, Hesse Street CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1 Members may enter up to 3 framed $3 entry per painting and 2 unframed $2 entry per painting and Greeting Cards. (Unframed stretched canvas with a wire on the back will be accepted and counted as framed). 2 Paintings must be the artist's original work; copies will not be accepted. 3 Paintings must be for sale; the minimum selling price is $50. 4 Paintings should have: (1) the artist's name, (2) title, (3) medium and (4) selling price, on the back of the painting and on the title card. 5 GAS commission of 31% will be charged on all paintings sold and $1 on all cards sold. 6 The Geelong Art Society Inc reserves the right to reject any works considered not suitable and exercises all possible care with exhibits but does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage. 7 Work may on occasions be photographed for publicity purposes. 8 Please deliver Paintings with completed Entry Form and Greeting Cards to the Uniting Church Hall, Hesse Street, Queenscliff, 12noon - 1pm on Thursday 22 January 9 Collect unsold paintings from Uniting Church Hall, Queenscliff, 3-4pm on Monday 26th January ALL MEMBERS ENTERING THIS SHOW WILL BE REQUIRED TO DO A DUTY ON THE ROSTER. SUMMER EXHIBITION 1 February -? Shearers Arms Gallery CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1 Members may enter up to 3 framed paintings and 2 unframed paintings. There is no entry fee. (Unframed stretched canvas with a wire on the back will be accepted and counted as framed). 2 Paintings must be the artist's original work; copies will not be accepted. 3 Paintings may be for sale; the minimum selling price is $50. 4 Paintings should have: (1) the artist's name, (2) title, (3) medium and (4) selling price, on the back of the painting and on the title card. 5 GAS commission of 31% will be charged on all paintings sold. 6 The Geelong Art Society Inc reserves the right to reject any works considered not suitable and exercises all possible care with exhibits but does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage. 7 Work may on occasions be photographed for publicity purposes. 8 Please deliver Paintings with completed Entry Form to the Shearers Arms Gallery pm Sunday 1st February. 9 Collect unsold paintings at a date yet to be decided. (watch for info in February newsletter) 6

7 COMING EVENTS CHILDREN S HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Wednesday 7th January Wednesday 14th January Wednesday 21st January 10.30am to 3.30pm All materials supplied $75 per student per workshop Tutor Zory McGrath with two assistants PAINTING WORKSHOP 'Beaches, Boats & Shacks' 10am pm, Saturday 31st January in the GAS Studio Members $110 Non-members $120 BYO lunch & painting materials tutor Tony Bramwell Book at office: 202 Aberdeen St Geelong West 3218 Phone (03) w OUTDOOR PAINTING GROUP e will start the year at the Botanic Gardens, meeting there at 10am on Tuesday 13th January Bring a picnic lunch or dine at the Tea Room. Summer is here. If the weather forecast is for a day of over 30 degrees we will regard it as being too hot for outdoor painting. PORTRAIT GROUP T he Portrait group will begin again at 10am on Wednesday 4th February. NEW GAS AND WEB ADDRESS T T TRIVIA NIGHT "WITCHES, GOBLINS, CATS & BATS" FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY 7pm for prompt start at 7.30 (eyes down) Tables of 6. Entry $5.00 per head. Dress accordingly - remember theme. Wine, tea & coffee provided. BYO nibbles/beer/drinks for your table. Extra money required for: Lucky day raffle Raffle prizes Wine bottle toss. Auction answers. & More fun activities Book your table now at GAS Office he Geelong Art Society now has new addresses for its website and . geelongartsociety@gmail.com Web: geelongartsociety.weebly.com When the old website expires, which cannot be terminated until the present contract expires, the new one will updated to a.com.au site. SATURDAY LIFE DRAWING he group will resume on 28th February, pm in the GAS studio. ART MATERIALS FOR SALE Anne Bell has surplus art materials she no longer needs and is offering them for sale: 1 pkt rabbit glue 250gms $10 1 board, wood, oil primed, 32 x 60cm $10 Texture producing items: Fine pumice 500gms $8 Heavier pumice 500gms $8 Pkt quartz 250gms $8 Roll of 18 new brushes, various sizes $8 Phone Anne Bell,

8 Shearers Arms Gallery Roster Geelong Art Society Inc newsletter January 2015 January 2015 Friday 2 " Denise McCallum, David Hume Saturday 3 1-4pm Bev Burch Sunday 4 " David Moore Monday 5 Gallery Closed Tuesday 6 11am -3pm Sue Robinson Wednesday 7 " Christa Onyschka, Cilla Fenton Thursday 8 " Elly Smitts Friday 9 " David Hume Saturday pm Colleen Beveridge Sunday 11 " Sue Robinson Monday 12 Gallery Closed Tuesday 13 11am -3pm Michele Karakasch, Jacinta Leitch Wednesday 14 " Lynette Palmer Thursday 15 " Janie Kerry Friday 16 " David Hume Saturday pm Margaret Boyd Sunday 18 " Gail Moore Monday 19 Gallery Closed Tuesday 20 11am -3pm Loretta D Onofrio Wednesday 21 " Judy Cohn Thursday 22 " Noel McMillan Friday 23 " David Hume Saturday pm Brian Close Sunday 25 " --- Monday 26 Gallery Closed, Australia Day Tuesday 27 11am -3pm Michele Karakasch, Jacinta Leitch Wednesday Thursday Friday 30 David Hume Saturday pm --- February 2015 Sunday 1 David Moore Monday 2 Gallery Closed Tuesday 3 Sue Robinson Wednesday 4 Christa Onyschka, Cilla Fenton Thursday 5 Elly Smits Friday 6 David Hume Saturday 7 Collen Beveridge Sunday 8 Sue Robinson 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 art@wintergarden 51 McKillop St, Geelong. phone: gallery open daily - 10am - 4pm If undelivered return to: Geelong Art Society Inc Shearers Arms Gallery 202 Aberdeen St Geelong West 3218 PP326641/ 0005 GAS Newsletter January 2015 Print Post Approved POSTAGE PAID AUSTRALIA 8