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30 November 5th week Paint Out (NB This is FRIDAY) at Sue Jarvis Gallery Garden, 24 Blackwood Lane, Gembrook (Carmel will send invitation with all details soon. NB Sue says that there is shelter and much to do in all weather. Thanks Sue Life Drawing continues throughout November – Thursday mornings 10.30am – 1pm Thanks…
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Sunday 11th November was the Official Opening of the AGRA (Austalian Guide of Realist Artists) 2018 Art Excellence Awards. Five MSWPS Members are Finalists in the award exhbiition: Cynthia Boyle, Annee Kelly, Jude Marganis, Barbara McManus and Vivi Palegeorge. Exhibition continues until Sunday 25th November.
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About twenty members and friends had a lovely day today in the fresh air in Kate Herd’s magnificent garden. Sue Jarvis took several photos of us as well as the garden and surrounds. These photos are from Louise Foletta. Later this month Sue will host us in her own extensive garden and gallery in Gembrook…
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The current Featured Artist Painting is: Timeless Land by Sue Sambell. Sue Sambell is the recipient of the Annie Davison Oliver Award for 2018. Judge for the 109th Annual Exhibition, Jock Clutterbuck commented that: It is the broad sweeping energy and gusto of Susan Sambell’s “Timeless Land” which make it my standout choice for the…
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A lovely day was had by about 30 members and Guests who took the opportunity to travel to Louise Foletta’s Buxton Property and onto Marian Rennie’s property at Acheron on Thursday 25th October. The Buxton property sited on the Acheron River has been in Louise’s family since her grandfather purchased land there in 1939. Guests…
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2018 Changing Perspectives Exhibition, as one member quoted, “It is the best exhibition we have had.” This says an immense amount about the enthusiasm, variety, quality, presentation and quantity of artworks showcased in the latest MSWPS exhibition. With many thanks to Judge Jock Clutterbuck and Guest Speaker Deborah Klein the MSWPS Committee have excelled in…
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The Opening of the 109th Annual MSWPS Exhibition on Sunday 7th October was certainly a Grand Affair. President Carmel O’Connor, her first Major Official Event for MSWPS presented the audience with acknowledgement of the Wurundjeri People, details of the Prizes to be Awarded, many thank yous and introduction of the Judge for 2018, Jock Clutterbuck.…
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The current Featured Artist Painting is: Felicity City Woman by Elizabeth Moore Golding. Elizabeth was joint winner of the Constance Wu Award in 2017 at the 108th MSWPS Annual Changing Perspectives Exhibition. THE CONSTANCE WU AWARD The Constance Wu Award was established by Carolyn Yong in memory of her mother, Constance Wu. This award was…
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Changing Perspectives – 109th Annual Exhibition OPENING: * Sunday 7 October 2.00pm To be opened by Jock Clutterbuck – Australia Sculptor/Printmaker 2018 Elegant Afternoon Tea & Guest Talk *Thursday 11 October 2.00pm Guest Speaker – Artist Deborah Klein Her work has received numerous awards and is represented in public and university collections throughout Australia. The…
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MSWPS Welcomes New Members for 2018 Mandy Brown Tessa Wallis Cathy Yarwood-Mahy Maria Radun Rachel Jessie-Rae O’Connor Cetta Pilati Sylvia Isaac Mandi Potgieter Jenni Guilfoyle Ngaere Donald Cynthia Boyle Lynn Banna Jude Marganis Inese Edwards
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