Mosman Art Society |
Established and incorporated in 1995 -- Patron: Paul Delprat |
FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT, PRACTICE AND LOVE OF ART
THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY
SUPPORTING THE MOSMAN ART GALLERY
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Application for Membership Photos of the March 2008 Exhibition @ Fred Hutley Hall, North Sydney |
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Postal Address Mosman Art Society Incorporated PO Box 343 Spit Junction NSW 2088 Australia info@mosmanartsociety.org[dot]au (email disguised to stop spam, replace [dot] with .) Website |
Committee members President: Gerald Christmas 9960 1005 Vice-President: Geoff Brandon 9968 2264 Secretary: Treasurer: Barbara Wade 9968 4117 Jan Hook 9960 1514 Committee: Paul Delprat 9960 2460 John Grant 9960 1465 Sandra Schaeffer 9969 8221 Glenda Wong 9969 3900 |
Exhibitions Subcommittee Shirley Perrett Pat Graham Betty Green Lindsay Horwath Jan Hook Glenda Wong Diana Bilderbeck Frost Rosemary Christmas |
THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS…
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The Exhibition opened with a convivial start on Friday evening in
the company of about 120 members and guests. 47 members contributed 105 diverse
and delightful works. On viewing the works for the first time, Paul
Delprat our honoured patron said “These are the works of people who have been
having a good time.” It is a high quality exhibition, comprising works which
not only plumb the serious aspects of human existence, but also, reflect light
heartedness and humour which are an essential part of life, so often lacking in
artistic work which too often takes itself too seriously. Paul Delprat’s
speech introducing the Hon. Joe Hockey was another masterpiece of humour in
which he also tendered tongue in cheek advice to Mr Hockey. For example,
given that artists live long and happy lives, why not propose that “artists
materials be on the medical benefits”? Mr Hockey, in officially opening the exhibition, delivered an interesting personal reflection as to his interest in the arts. He disclosed that the government spends each year substantially more on the arts and culture than is spent on sport. He also expressed the hope that existing buildings and facilities around North Sydney may one day be used for the display or encouragement of the creative arts. Exhibitions do not just happen. They require a good deal of hard work in planning, preparation and publicity. The committee was somewhat depleted in the final days leading up to the opening due to prior commitments and illness. Special thankyous are due to Committee members Jan Hook, John Grant, Geoff Brandon and also to Glenda Wong who was battling with influenza, and to Bryan Besley and Julie Keech for their dedication and assistance. Thank you also to those who manned the delivery desks, (Jan Hook, Shirley Perrett, Betty Green, Margot Freimann, Jill Swart, John Grant, Elaine Romalis and Julie Keech), the hanging of the works,(Bryan Besley, Deiter Beck, Willie Pleli, John Eldershaw, John Clutterbuck, John Grant, Geoff Brandon, Peter Scott and Max Coleman), the preparation of the catalogue and labels, the catering for the Opening (Julie Keech and Jan Hook). |
Once again this year, our efforts in getting the
exhibition off the ground have been greatly assisted by the willing and able
staff of the North Sydney Council, particularly Anna Warren and
Denise Smith who have been most helpful and encouraging. We are most grateful to Council for its generous provision of the Hutley Hall. The Mayor of North Sydney was unable to attend our opening as she was absent on vacation. However, we were delighted that Councillor Trent Zimmerman attended and brought a word of greeting on behalf of the Council at our opening ceremony. This is now the third year we have been able to occupy Hutley Hall for our exhibition. This happily reflects the composition of our Society. Although our focus is primarily on Mosman, about 40% of our growing membership includes residents of North Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Our exhibitors are Suzanne Alexander, Carlos Barrios, Erika Beck, Bryan Besley, Geoffrey Brandon, Christine Bray, Lin Carmichael, Gerald Christmas, Rosemary Christmas, Max Coleman, Paul Delprat, Diane Ekholm, John Eldershaw, Suzanne Esterhuyse, Margot Freiman, Ernie Gerzabek, Chick Gordon, John Grant. Betty Green, Bruce Harkness, Jan Hook, Julie Keech, Geraldine Lockyer, June Lotzof, Merille McAllan, Barbara McBurnie, Leticia Mendoza, Coby Miller, Maria Molino, Hal Myers, Joy Myers, Cheryl Owen, Shirley Perrett, Willie Pleli, Kate Rae, Elaine Romalis, Sandra Schaeffer, Lee Sinha, Linda Spain, Jill Swart, Suzanne Symes, Vera Taylor, Neira Von Somogy, Barbara Wade, David Wiggs, Glenda Wong and Bing Wu. We are grateful to you all Please don’t forget to pick up unsold work on Monday 7 April 10am to 5pm. The hall must be clear before 5. Thank you, Gerald Christmas |
| Forthcoming Society Events |
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Sunday 1st June Lunch Plus Art Come and have lunch with us BYO BARBECUE, OR A PICNIC, OR GRAB A BAGEL AT THE BARN COME AND MEET YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS At Headland Park, Georges Heights, (near the Julian Ashton Art School) beginning about 12 noon The School will kindly provide tea, coffee and chairs to sit on and, shelter from any inclement elements (ie bad weather). You bring friends, family and food etc.picnic, cook on the electric barbecues if you wish or patronise the Barn nearby. After lunch, at 2pm (reasonably sharp), being artists of diverse sizes, styles and talents we then have a time of community painting. We may all participate, as we feel moved or inspired, to create a “MASterpiece”**. **MAS stands for Mosman Art Society ,of course!! You are asked to bring: # a brush or two of your choice, # a medium being at least one (1) waterbase colour (watercolour,acrylic or gouache but not oil please), and # your favourite rag (for the usual reasons). The Society will provide the surface, (about the size of an average door), upon which we all may contribute our various painting skills using our own medium to create during the afternoon a unique MASterpiece such as has never been seen before. will all happen whatever the weather. The School can accommodate us if necessary within the Studio. Spring Exhibition 26th September to 12th October at the Mosman Masonic Centre,44 Spit Road, Mosman. A spacious well appointed hall conveniently placed in the heart of Mosman. Please note the dates in your diary now. Submission forms will be sent out late August and will be available on website. Gala Official Opening on Sunday afternoon 28th September at 230pm.
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| Program for 2008 |
| 28 March to 6 April | Sellabration - exhibition of Mosman Art Society members at Huntley hall, North Sydney Council Chambers | ||
| 8 April | Talk and demonstration by Susan Sheridan | ||
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Demonstrations
Demonstrations and talks are held at the Mosman Art Gallery &
Community Centre, corner Myahgah Rd & Short St. Mosman. |
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| 20 May | Talk and demonstration by Sam Wade | ||
| 17 June | Talk and demonstration by Jane Bennett | ||
| 2 September | Nafisa Naomi | ||
| Life Painting and Drawing Groups at Georges Heights |
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Julian Ashton Art School at Headland Park is commencing two Life
painting/drawing groups on Wednesdays to which MAS members are particularly
welcome. 9am to 11.45am Long Pose painting/drawing group: enabling members to do one life work thoroughly over a number of hours. Cost $15 per day. |
12.15pm to 3pm Sketch Club: Short, long and varied poses.
Cost $15 per day. For both groups, casual days are OK, but if fully booked, then preference is given to those who book for a term of 10 consecutive Wednesdays. If you prefer, make a day of it and come to both groups (cost $30) with a half hour lunch in between. |
| Invitation to Join Mosman Art Society -- Enjoy the art scene! |
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The Society, which was incorporated on 21st June 1995, invites people who wish to become members, or support the Society in any way, to contact any of the Committee members above. Social Members have the same rights, privileges and obligations as Exhibiting Members, except that they are not entitled to submit art works for exhibitions arranged by the Society. Prospective members will be invited to participate in the Society’s activities for a period of three months. Quarterly based pro-rata subscriptions for new members, who do not join at the beginning of the financial year (1 Jul – 30 Jun), are available. |
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