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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…

  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…

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…

“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.”

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…

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…

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…

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.