Art Societies

See bottom of this page for entry form for Combined Art Societies Exhibition
You can copy the form into your own file,and then print it if you wish.

Central Coast Decorative Artists

At the last meeting, members touched on some techniques for image transfer to use in the mixed media that some have been experimenting with lately. Their next meeting on Saturday 4th September, will have a guest from the Sydney Folk and Decorative Artists Association who will be conducting a mini workshop. On 16th October, members will be attending the Matisse Open Day where they will be demonstrating their skills. For further information contact Karen Dimmock. President. Phone 4332 2759 decpal@hotkey.net.au

Hospital Art

The new venue for this community group is 109 Birdwood Avenue, Umina. (not the address given last month) Pat de Carle is always after volunteers to help prepare boards and paintings for residents of nursing homes and hospitals to paint for decorating the walls of places that need brightening up. The group meet every Friday from 9am to 2pm with residents of the Peninsula Village being able to participate, encouraging them to feel part of the general community. Pat can be contacted on 4341 9920 email decarle@ozemail.com.au or Sondra Hopkins 4324 0023 sonhopk@bigpond.net.au

Central Coast Leagues Club Camera Club

Meetings held at Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive at 7pm for 7.30pm. On
Tuesday September 7, Judging of 'Open' Print Competition, will take place.
September 21, Judging DPI 'In Motion' Competition.
September 25, Entries due for October DPI Competition “People at Work
October 5, Judging 'Water' Print Competition
Further information President Denise Perentin 4342 6243 web site www.photographynsw.org.au/central_coast/program.htm

The Entrance Camera Club

Meetings held at the CWA Hall, 1 Pacific Street Long Jetty from 7.30pm for 8pm, February to November. Each month competitions are judged in four sections: small prints, large colour prints, large monochrome prints and projected digital images.
On the 4th Friday each month, April to November, the club holds workshops for members and visitors on various topics of photography and image processing. Visitors are welcome. A light supper is served at the conclusion of judging. Entry by gold coin.
September 10 Monthly Open Competition.
September 24 Photography Workshop
October 8 monthly competition, set subject 'Circles'
For further information visit web site www://www.theentrancecameraclub.org.au

Central Coast Watercolour Society

Members are preparing for the Gala Dinner to celebrate their 25th Anniversary, at the Caroline Bay Brasserie on Friday 10th September. Bookings closed 23rd August.
The Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday 8th September, at The Entrance Community Centre Art Space, cnr Oakland and Battley Avenues and Norberta Street The Entrance.
The Basics of Painting in Watercolour Series 2, will be on Saturday mornings from 9.30am-12 noon on September 11, 18, 25 with June Carney. Phone Jean on 4322 3493 for further details. (same venue as above)
A workshop is planned for Friday September 17, with Angelica Erbsland "Portraits & Mixed Media"
Members will display some of their work at the Central Coast Combined Art Societies Anniversary of the Gallery Exhibition on 9/10 October.
A two week exhibition will be held at The Entrance Gallery, same address as above, in November web page http://www.centralcoastwatercolour.com.au

Central Coast Art Society

Social meetings held 4th Wednesday each month at 1.30pm in Studio 2, Gosford Art Centre. Guest artist on September 22 will be enamel artist Ann Thomson, from CC Lapidary Club, who makes her own colourful beads. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea.

Workshops Wednesday
September 1 + 15 will be with Marijke Greenway, 9.30am 12.30pm, Studio 2, Gosford Arts Centre. Cost $10 per morning includes morning tea.
October 6 + 20 will be with David Clarke, watercolourist.
November 3 + 17 Workshops will have Gregory Coates as tutor. Enquiries Fran Melrose 4363 1820


Paint Outs for September -
7th The Waratahs along Patonga Drive Map 115 Q 5
14th Picnic Point Reserve, Tuggerah Pde, The Entrance Map 61 A 12
21st The Cafe, Parklands Drive, Mt Penang Gardens Kariong (Small charge for entry to Gardens.) Map 86 C 5
28th Pioneer Park Point Frederick Map 87 F 15
Oct 5 Hardys Bay Boat shed Araluen Drive Killcare (end of Stanley St) Map 107 P 14
Enquiries to Rose Bickley 4369 5860. mobile 04284 39180


Web page artcentralcoast.asn.au Member's works displayed.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Coast-Art-Society.113191668720325


Tuggerah Lakes Art Society

Congratulations to the winners of the Fab Fakes Exhibition held July 30 and August 1, Judged by Robert Chapman
Best Masterpiece Copy Colleen MYHILL 'Young Man with Gorget' Rembrandt
Best Masterpiece Copy Runner Up Mary BELTON 'Watermelons and Apples' Luis Melendez
Highly Commended Jim DOWLING 'Lady Writing Letter' Vermeer
Highly Commended Clark WILSON 'Old Stage Coach' F Remington
Commended Marnie HANLON 'Mike Streeton Aged 24' Tom Roberts
Commended Megan HITCHENS 'Circe Indiviosa' Waterhouse
Hanger's Choice Stephanie LEWIS After the Bath' Degas
People's Choice Tom PARSONS 'The Port of Caen' Stanilas L'Eane
Best Masterpiece Copy
by a TLAS Member
Christine MICOS 'Oranges and Goldfinch' A Mensaque
Robert Doyle Encouragement Award
for TLAS Members
June CRIBBON 'La Caremcita' Sargent
Brian Hasler Fab Fakes Founder's Portrait
Prize for TLAS Members
Jim DOWLING 'Portrait of Maria ' Lopukhina Borovikovsky
Many thanks to Allen Hanlon for the above information.


A workshop with water colourist David Clarke will be held Friday September 3. Subject Tonal Painting
at the rear of The Diggers Club, Long Jetty

The Society's meetings are held at the Uniting Church Hall, 204 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty at 10am, on 4th Thursday each month. Next date 22 September. Cost $4

Acadmy Sessions held Wednesdays from 10am 1pm at the rear of the Diggers Club, (off Gallipoli Street) in the old function room. Cost $5. Enquiries to Secretary Barbara Trigg 4976 1449 President Margaret Henderson 4332 7926 Mail to PO Box 4288 Bay Village.

Life Drawing

Kincumber School of Arts, Fridays at 10am. Parking is available in Tora Street, (entry via Oberton and School Streets) Enquiries Kit McKenzie 4369 5323


Gosford Arts Centre Thursday evenings from 6pm Contact Graeme Balchin 43 4322 2672

Toukley & District Art Society

The Wallarah Point Art & Information Centre is run by this group of dedicated artists. Workshops, meetings and exhibitions are held on site in the Federation Gallery, with members manning the Tourism desk.
The Centre is open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 1pm. As well as paintings the Porcelain Artists display their work as do silk painters and card makers.
There will be a Garage Sale
and Devonshire Teas plus sausage sizzle on Saturday September 11 at the Centre. Enquiries 4392 4666. www.toukeyartgallery.au

Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre

Term 3 is currently taking place at this Centre until September 18. Fourth Term commences October 11-December 11. The Centre is in Kitchener Park, cnr Picnic Pde and Maitland Bay Drive, Ettalong. Phone 4341 8344


Members will be exhibiting their crafts and paintings at the Combined Central Coast Art Societies Exhibition at the Gosford Arts Centre on 9/10 October. Their Christmas Exhibition will be held Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th November at the Peninsula Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy. For enquiries and enrolments place phone 4341 8344. Mail to PO Box 158 Ettalong Neach 2257 www.ebacc.com.au

The Shared Care Foundation Art & Craft Show

Saturday October 2, Displays of Art & Craft, Pottery, Craft and Cake Decorating workshops. If you are interested in running a workshop or want to know more about the day, please contact The Shared Care Foundtaion on sharedcare@bigpond.com or ring 4344 9199 and ask for Paula Newman..

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COMBINED ART SOCIETIES SHOWCASE EXHIBITION 9/10 OCTOBER 2010 Co-ordinated by Multi Arts Confederation (Central Coast) & Friends of Caroline Bay Inc.


CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
This exhibition celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Gosford Regional Gallery.
Entries from members of Art Societies on the Central Coast, including MAC, Central Coast Art Society, Tuggerah Lakes Art Society, Ettalong Beach Arts Centre, CC Watercolour Society, CC Potters' Society, CC Handweavers/Spinners & Textile Guild, CC Lapidary Club, CC Decorative Artists Ass.

All paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textile art, may be for sale from which 20% commission will be retained for administration costs. FREE ENTRY Size Limit NOT TOO LARGE that they cannot be hung. Approximate sizes... Size Limit 24x 20:(60cm x 38cm) framed. Or standard watercolour half-sheet framed 100 x 60 cm Limit of 2 per person. If too many entries only one will be hung at discretion of hangers.

Sculptures and ceramics Limit 2 per person.
Textiles may be other than wall hangings. Approx size 60cm x 100cm.
Exhibits must have name of artist, address, phone number, art society name, title of work, price on back of work.
All work to be hung must have strong cord with flush attachments or suitable hanging equipment. NO screw eyes. NO WET PAINTINGS.
Works will be displayed at the discretion of the hanging committee. No late entries. All care taken but no responsibility accepted for breakages or loss.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRY FORMS 30th September 2010 ENTRY FORMS TO BE SENT TO The Coordinator, PO Box 1382, Gosford 2250
DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS to Gosford Arts Centre, Studio 2, 36 Webb Street East Gosford, between 9am and 12.30pm on Friday 8th October 2010. Entry forms for MAC members available from Margaret 4369 4534

The exhibition will be held in Studios 2/3 at the Arts Centre. There will be stalls and entertainment outside.
Exhibition open to the Publc Saturday 9th October 9.30am to 4.30pm, Sunday 10th October, 9.30am to 4pm.
A "Happy Hour" will be held at 3.30pm on Sunday 10th October for all exhibitors to meet and celebrate with the U Bouddi Band. Enquiries 4369 4534
Please fill out the form below and return to the Coordinator at PO Box 1382 Gosford 2250 before 20th September 2010
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10th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION, GOSFORD REGIONAL GALLERY 9/10 OCTOBER 2010


NAME OF ARTIST...........................................PHONE NO ...........

NAME OF ART SOCIETY...........................................................................
TITLE OF WORK, - MEDIUM, - PRICE

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2. ........................................................................................
Declaration, I agree to the conditions of entry and certify that the above entries are my original work.

Signature.......................................Date....................................

email...................................................................................
I can help with manning the roster on
Saturday..............Sunday................
Times 9.30am 11.30am 11.30am 2pm, 2pm to 4.30pm