Monthly Report Despite wild weather a week either side of June 16 - 21, 11 members tripped to Rottnest and enjoyed simply blissful weather. How lucky were we! It was a good opportunity to relax, commune with nature, paint and enjoy one another’s company. While there were LONG happy hours, some very nice pieces of art were produced, too. You should consider joining the excursion next year. With the 2019 Awards now behind us, we can look forward to some stimulating demonstrations and workshops to round out the year. Thirty-three members braved the wintery weather at the June meeting and were treated to a delightful talk and demonstration by vivacious former member Paula Wiegmink. Paula explained how she has been able to combine her two passions, art and conservation, and in the process become a much sort-after artist for her depictions of animals and birds and her exquisite still-lives. Many thanks, Paula. Next meeting we look forward to the company of Gillian Peebles to discuss Composition. See details below. An opportunity not to be missed! Members who have not yet picked up their membership and discount cards are advised that they are held in the ACAS box at Atwell House and available at the monthly meeting. H E L P ! ! FYI It has come to our attention that the ‘old’ Alfred Cove Art Society website was not allowing linkage to the new Wildapricot website, which is possibly why some members have been having difficulty accessing the current site. It could also have prevented public access to information. This has now been rectified! An “Accessing [email protected]“ leaflet is now available at the desk at meetings. This new site at [email protected]has the capacity to allow for fees to be paid directly eliminating needless paperwork (that prevents someone from painting!!), events can be updated and deleted automatically and news updated regularly rather than just monthly. It has the capacity to allow members to advertise themselves and their artwork by providing a static profile-book-type members’ list and links to artists’ private web pages or social media sites. This is a service to members we would like to implement, however, we need help! Peta Zeller has contributed hours of work to connect the society with this up-to-date website that allows the Committee to manage membership and information distribution through the sophisticated database. However, the site is considerably under-utilised because ACAS desperately needs a computer-savvy web master/mistress. It is important we get proactive and move with the times! Peta is willing to assist initially to introduce the system but is unable to commit further time. The AGM is three months away, but it is time to consider if YOU can assist with the ongoing running of Alfred Cove Art Society into 2020. CAN YOU HELP??? NEWSLETTER July 2019
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Monthly Report Despite wild weather a week either side of June 16 - 21, 11 members tripped to Rottnest and enjoyed simply blissful weather. How lucky were we! It was a good opportunity to relax, commune with nature, paint and enjoy one another’s company. While there were LONG happy hours, some very nice pieces of art were produced, too. You should consider joining the excursion next year.
With the 2019 Awards now behind us, we can look forward to some stimulating demonstrations and workshops to round out the year. Thirty-three members braved the wintery weather at the June meeting and were treated to a delightful talk and demonstration by vivacious former member Paula Wiegmink. Paula explained how she has been able to combine her two passions, art and conservation, and in the process become a much sort-after artist for her depictions of animals and birds and her exquisite still-lives. Many thanks, Paula. Next meeting we look forward to the company of Gillian Peebles to discuss Composition. See details below. An opportunity not to be missed! Members who have not yet picked up their membership and discount cards are advised that they are held in the
ACAS box at Atwell House and available at the monthly meeting.
H E L P ! ! FYI It has come to our attention that the ‘old’ Alfred Cove Art Society website was not allowing linkage to the new Wildapricot website, which is possibly why some members have been having difficulty accessing the current site. It could also have prevented public access to information. This has now been rectified! An “Accessing [email protected] “ leaflet is now available at the desk at meetings. This new site at [email protected] has the capacity to allow for fees to be paid directly eliminating needless paperwork (that prevents someone from painting!!), events can be updated and deleted automatically and news updated regularly rather than just monthly. It has the capacity to allow members to advertise themselves and their artwork by providing a static profile-book-type members’ list and links to artists’ private web pages or social media sites. This is a service to members we would like to implement, however, we need help! Peta Zeller has contributed hours of work to connect the society with this up-to-date website that allows the Committee to manage membership and information distribution through the sophisticated database. However, the site is considerably under-utilised because ACAS desperately needs a computer-savvy web master/mistress. It is important we get proactive and move with the times! Peta is willing to assist initially to introduce the system but is unable to commit further time. The AGM is three months away, but it is time to consider if YOU can assist with the ongoing running of Alfred Cove Art Society into 2020. CAN YOU HELP???
NEWSLETTER July 2019
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New members ACAS is pleased to welcome four new members to the Society: Celeste Wilmer, Tricia Lancaster, Ross Calnan and Neil Fletcher. We hope you all enjoy your association with us.
ACAS Diary Dates Both workshops are full, so contact Deb Weber at [email protected] if you want to be wait-listed.
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July 25 Thursday meeting. We are privileged to have Gillian Peebles give us an “Introduction to Fine Arts Advanced Composition”. It is not by chance that one artwork can be more popular than another. One of the main components of such successes can be through the artworks 'composition'. The knowing of such knowledge, including the tricks and skills of communication, and how composition can control one's viewing audiences, is of major benefit to artists and their viewing audiences. Several important skills will be demonstrated and others explained during the evening's tutorial. As the saying goes ... "time spent with Gillian is time well spent" . Gillian looks forward to your company and the opportunity to share information seldom taught in Australia.
Workshops and Exhibitions Ben Morton MP, Member for Tangney, is a keen supporter of ACAS and MCAA. He is offering a prize for the best artwork, in any medium, depicting some aspect of the Tangney electorate (see map). The Committee has decided to hold this themed exhibition at the AGM ON OCTOBER 31 (venue to be advised), so put on your thinking caps and start painting. You will need to present your work professionally and provide your own display easel (upright or table) as there may be no provision for hanging at the venue.
FREE ENTRY NIGHT FOR ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
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‘Catching the Light’ exhibition at Atwell House - Monday 22 July – Sunday August 4. ACAS members have been invited to submit work. Entry form is available in the MCAA newsletter, download it from the website or pick it up from Atwell. $10 entry fee. Contact Atwell Gallery on 9330 2800 for further details.
Arty Happenings
5 Day "Out There" Art Retreats in Outback Queensland 7 – 11 August, 2019 This will be the first 5 day Retreat Lyn Diefenbach will host for us. Lyn has tutored at Blackall on a previous occasion so she is familiar with our layout and where the Retreat will be held. Craig Penny had so much fun tutoring our 5 day Retreat last year, that he is super excited to be returning again. Our Retreats provide a unique experience: * the workrooms and accommodation are under the one roof * the tutor is accommodated in the same building * most workshops include both indoor and plein air painting * you will be looked after and nothing is too much trouble * all meals are fully catered for by a professional caterer * each evening meal is at a different local venue * we like artists to integrate with the locals and town * we include short activities and excursions at the end of the day * no activities are compulsory * Blackall has an amazing artesian pool Mailingaddress:POBox80,Blackall,QLD,4472Email:[email protected] OPEN STUDIOS & EXHIBITIONS ART TRAIL 14 - 15 September, 2019 Discover #creativemelville and explore local art studios, galleries, creative spaces and artist-run initiatives when they open their doors on Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15 September for the third annual City of Melville Open Studios and Exhibitions Art Trail. The event, which debuted in 2017, showcases the many artists and creatives who live or work within the City, offering the community a chance to see artists at work, participate in art activities and purchase art from local residents. Participating artists, local art groups, studios and exhibitions Accessibility: Most public locations, galleries, and business locations are accessible, however a number of the private artist’s studios (which are not usually open to the public) may have limited access, please email us on [email protected] for further details. Participating artists, studios, businesses and galleries Please check in closer to the event for a full list of participating artists and venues.
• Are you an artist or creative living or working in Melville? Register your interest to participate in the trail: Contact the City of Melville Customer Service Phone: 1300 635 845 | 9364 0666
https://www.melvillecity.com.au/things-to-do/events/whats-on/open-studios-exhibitions-art-trail Even if you cannot open your studio, ACAS offers members the opportunity to participate through our site at Atwell House. Please contact Jenny for details of how you can be a part of this exciting initiative. Saturday19thOctoberperthartupmarketsponsoredbyJacksonsArtSupplies,atWinthropHall,UniversityofWA.‘Google’perthupmarketfordetailsabouthowtoparticipate.
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Plein Air Down Under invites local, national and international artists to join in the fun of Mandurah’s first outdoor painting festival. Workshops, paint outs, an exhibition, demonstrations and artist talks all celebrate the joy of plein air painting. And there is almost $5,000 in cash and prizes! Feature guest artist Warwick Fuller will be painting and demonstrating throughout the festival. The main festival dates are 28 – 30 September 2019, with pre-festival workshops facilitated by internationally renowned plein air painters Warwick Fuller and Leon Holmes. Warwick is our feature guest artist and will be painting and demonstrating throughout the festival long weekend. His workshop is sold out and we are soon to release a second workshop by award winning plein air artist Leon Holmes. Leon’s workshop will focus on plein air for beginners. He is a bit of a rock star in the plein air world, and will be painting, demonstrating and speaking during the festival. If there is enough interest we will add a third workshop, using watercolour. 28, 29 and 30 September 2019 Mandurah, Western Australia Register at: https://pleinairdownunder.com/
If you have any questions please email us [email protected] Important dates: Entries close: August 30th, 5pm. Artwork delivery: September 10 - 17th Exhibition Opening event: October 3rd
IBIS NEWSLETTER MEMBERS WANTING TO INCLUDE INFORMATION OR NEWS ABOUT ART EVENTS OR EXHIBITIONS IN THE IBIS NEWSLETTER, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE CUT-OFF DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS THE MONTHLY THURSDAY MEETING. You are asked to send submissions in .docx format to allow the Editor to ‘fit’ the information into available space. Please avoid A4 pages with textbox text and/or images, and ‘screenshots’ that cannot be worked with or adjusted.
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Regular Atwell House activities and events
Contact Atwell Gallery on 9330 2800 for further details. Life Drawing Classes Every Sunday, Graham Longhurst runs a life drawing class at Atwell House. There is a small charge to cover the cost of the model. Check the MCAA newsletter, website or contact [email protected] Lunch in the Gallery Second Wednesday of the month at 12noon, if a demonstrator is available. See MCAA website. Pastel Society of WA meets on Tuesdays from 1pm. Contact Deb Weber on 0434 059 316. Portraiture No tuition, but models organized. Mondays and Thursdays. Enquiries Greg Williams 9335 7479
ACAS Suppliers and Sponsors Shelmark Real Estate 68B Kishorn Road, Mount Pleasant WA 6153. Tel. 6267 5151 (Main Sponsor) Applecross Framing & Fine Arts 4/30 Ardross Street, Applecross WA 6153. Tel. 9315 3996 30% discount to ACAS members on presentation of current membership card. Art & Craft World 6 Boag Pl. (1/12 Boag Road), Morley WA 6062 Tel. 9328 4833 Contact Judith Eleuteri, Mob. 0405 090 358. 15% discount for ACAS members. Creative Matboards Excellence in custom framing. Good range of quality ready-made frames produced instore. Products of local suppliers at competitive prices. 2/100 Frobisher Road, Osborne Park WA 6017 Tel. 9443 9368. Jacksons 15% discount to members at the many stores around Perth on presentation of the Jackson’s discount card you were given with your membership. Kym Gow, Artist and Picture Framer 25% to current ACAS members. Unit 3, 153 Rockingham Road, Hamilton Hill WA. 6163. Mob. 0419 901 089. Master Picture Framers 20% on presentation of current membership card. 3/106 Norma Road, Myaree WA 6154. Contact Glen Mileham, Tel. 9330 2291 Oxlades Art Supplies 15% discount on presentation of current membership card. 2/49 Guthrie Street, Osborne Park WA 6017. Contact Bebe Hall. Tel. 9446 3233. The Art Scene 10% on request. Sandy Schroder is WA representative. Tel. 9293 3033 The Boatshed Restaurant, Coode Street, South Perth WA 6151. Tel. 94741314 Wood cradled painting panels. Darryl Whyte, 30 Cockatoo Place, Brookdale. Phone 0412 632 522 or [email protected]
CONTACT
The Society meets on the last Thursday of the month at 7pm at Atwell House, Canning Hwy (cnr. North Lake Road), Alfred Cove. Meeting Fee: $5 for members and $7 for visitors.
