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The Association of Sculptors of Victoria showing the exhibition ‘MEANDER’ as part of the Herring Island Summer Arts Festival between 12 January – 22 April 2019. I was pleasantly surprised to find artworks by two MSWPS Members: Suzanne Kaldor and Cetta Pilati – CONGRATULATIONS The quite varied sculpture exhibition consists of 49 small works displayed…
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Advancing Art and Opportunity The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is an annual prize that was launched in 2017 to advance art and opportunity for emerging and established female artists in Australia. There are two prize categories, including a $35,000 prize — the richest professional art prize for women in Australia. Artwork judging will be overseen…
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A Note from Dinny Birrell: Many members may already have seen the wonderful exhibition of women artists at the NGV Australia in Federation Square. However if not, then it is an amazing collection of the work of women artists, many of whom were MSWPS members. It is Modern Australian Women – works from a private…
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MSWPS Christmas Lunch This was the usual joyous occasion. Thanks to Carmel O’Connor and the Committee for setting up and decorating the table and room. Carmel also entertained us by reciting a poem ‘The Man from Ironbark’ before we feasted on the delicious treats members had brought. A selection of donated goods were for…
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Much has happened since the November Bulletin. I have been lax in my duty to keep you updated between Bulletins. Annoyingly one finished version disappeared just when I was about to send. I had received the message that a folder was open so I was unable to send immediately. I copied my text to paste…
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“I was pleasantly surprised to find out that an article of mine was published in the December issue of the Australian Artist magazine. I was also awarded the Watercolour Prize at the Beaumaris Art Group Annual Exhibition judged by the well known and respected artist Herman Pekel- a nice way to end 2018.”
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The current Featured Artist Painting is: Sunset, Lakes Entrance by Jan MArtin Jan Martin is the winner of the 2018 Danks Trust Award. Judge for the 109th Annual Exhibition, Jock Clutterbuck commented that: It is a fine example of the technique of watercolour being harnessed to deliver a real emotional charge to the recording of…
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The 2018 theme for the Annual AGRA President’s Challenge is Climate. The winning painting is a Watercolour titled Specimen by Cynthia Boyle. Her artist statement: The reality of climate change is upon us. Currently, the region I inhabit is experiencing hotter and drier conditions that previously. Eventually, this will lead to higher sea levels with…
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The 2018 Victorian Artists Society (VAS) Mavis Little Artists of the Year, Incorporating the Sculptor of the Year Trophy featured Ten MSWPS Members. Anne Finkelde, Suzanne Kaldor, Gwendoline Krumins, Judith Leman, Jan Martin, Carole Milton, Liz Moore Golding, Vivi Palegeorge, Robyn Pridham and Raelene Sharp Congratulations to all the finalists. Congratulations also to both Joan…
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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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