Issue 267 February 2013

Next General Meeting Time 10:00am

Date 9th February

Cominos House

27 Greenslopes St, Edge Hill

Newsletter

A vehicle for the dissemination of

information for artists by artists to

nurture and support art practice in

Cairns and Far North Queensland.

CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY - CAS EXHIBITION

WILL NOW CLOSE ONE WEEK LATER ON FEBRUARY 24

During the time of the exhibition, the Gallery will provide exhibiting artists a free pass for themselves + 1

for one guest for the duration of the exhibition. All other non exhibiting CAS members are required to pay

the normal gallery entry fee.

BUMP OUT ATTENTION EXHIBITORS

ARTWORKS

TO BE COLLECTED ON…..

MONDAY

FEBRUARY 25

INSIDE THIS ISSUE….

President report 1

And the winners are… 2

CAS Annual Exhibition 3-4

CAS Contact Details 5

Classes and art groups 5

CAS AGM forms 6

En Plein Air Group,

Competitions, Opportunities 7

ARTescape 2013 8

From Cairns Regional Council 9

CAS Membership form 12

Classes, painting and drawing 10

Call for entries in Queenscliffe 11

Art Awards and Exhibition

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is

knowing which ones to keep.

Scott Adams

President Report

Despite all the restrictions from the gallery, the CAS annual

opening night went very well, as did the dinner.

I would like to thank all the members that supported and

helped at the gallery, and many thanks for making the eve-

ning a great success. From what I heard the Mayor was very

impressed with the Cairns Art Society.

This is a statement from Richard Klekociuk...........

“As with all art societies, there is a broad mix of skill and

‘thinking’ on display. It’s great to see both amateurs and

professionals being given the opportunity to exhibit together

in such an inspiring gallery. It is also very pleasing to see

such a gallery acknowledge its local artists. This type of

support is not only valued, but is essential to the welfare of

art and artists in regional Australia.”

Jennie

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The Reef Casino Award for Open Award, a $2500 acquisitive prize, goes to

- Andrew Linklater………Gallery Body Language No 4 I love the structure of Andrew’s painting. The relationships between us (viewing the painting) and the

people depicted in the painting. The dominant male figure beckons you to come and join the group.

The placing of the group’s feet in various directions adds an interesting dimension. Abstract shapes have

also been used rather cleverly.

The Highly Commended certificate for Open Award goes to

- Yoshiko Kirby……Quiet Time With Cat

The Ron and Marion Ireland Award for best Seascape or Landscape, a $2000 non-acquisitive prize, goes to

- Lou Derry ……..Dusk over the Headland Kewarra A sensitive, sensual relationship between land, sea and sky make for a pastel painting of the highest calibre.

There is an acute awareness of the subtlety of ‘evening’ light. The foreground takes on the look of a sky in

sand.

The Highly Commended certificate for Seascape or Landscape goes to

- Delia Gilligan…….Twilight Cairns Esplanade

The Cairns Regional Council Award for Best Sculpture/ 3D Artwork, a $1500 non-acquisitive prize, goes to

- Jennie Scott ……..Disposable Animals in War A gut-wrenching commentary on the fate of animals in war. Brilliantly conceived and executed. Wonderfully

expressive, full of emotion. A fragile animal trapped in the products and emotions of war. Stop, look, think…

The Highly Commended certificate for Sculpture goes to

- Elke Nagy……….Apple

The Warren Entsch Award for flora and Fauna, a $1000 non-acquisitive prize, goes to

- Eddie Argall……..Cassowary Licuala A striking painting, expertly composed and one whose patterns both obvious and subtle combine to

illustrate the majesty, power and beauty of this iconic bird. The treatment of the cassowary’s neck is most

impressive.

The Highly Commended certificate for Flora and Fauna goes to

- Dagmar Dawson…….In the Canopy

The Cairns Art Society Award for Best Watercolour, a $750 non-acquisitive prize, goes to

- Ludij Peden…….Mango Cottage Irvinbank A sensational employment of light on a tine cottage has resulted in a crisp, homely subject that has a distinct

romantic appeal. Lovely understating in both foreground and background. A marriage of realism and

abstraction. Superb technique.

The Cairns Regional Council Open Award, a $1500 prize

- Jennie Scott ……Disposable Animals in War

The Oak Tree Retirement Village Unpackers’ Choice, a $500 non-acquisitive prize, goes to

- Andrew Linklater …… Gallery Body Language no 4

The Art Barn Highly Commended Award, a $250 gift certificate, goes to

- Lone White…….Rainforest Rebirth

With some comments courtesy of Richard Klekociuk of Launceston, Tasmania. Richard. an artist currently

travelling in Queensland, is now working full-time on his art and art interests. He is also an art curator,

art judge and, occasionally, adult art teacher and art critic.

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..and.. The Frame People's Choice Award, a $500 gift certificate, will be announced

towards the end of the exhibition. Please make sure you vote when you visit

the Cairns Regional Gallery!

Photos courtesy of Ingrid Douglas and Victoria B. Cash

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Dinner

at Fetta’s

More photos at http://www.cairnsartsociety.com/66th/index.html

Photos courtesy of Ingrid Douglas and Victoria B. Cash

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CAS Management Committee 2011

President: Jennie Scott

Vice-President: Greg Dwyer

Secretary: Colin Johns

Treasurer: Vicky Cash

Committee: Grants Officer: Sharon Champion

Membership: Helen Harman

Web Manager: Ingrid Douglas

DFO Coordinator: Greg Dwyer

ArtEscape Coordinator: Sharon Champion

Newsletter Editor: Sandy Ciola Stevens

Publicity Officer: to be filled

Events officer Rose Tambanis

Annual Exhibition

Coordinator: Jennie Scott

Committee Mary Schiess

Contact us

N.B. Although CAS is based at Cominos House,

please note that an office is not staffed.

Postal Address:

Cairns Art Society Inc.

PO Box 1400 Cairns QLD 4870

Phone: 10453131

cairnsartsociety@bigpond.com.au

CAS Website: www.cairnsartsociety.com

President: Jennie Scott

Jenniescott2@westnet.com.au

Membership: Helen Harman Ph: 4045 3131

membership@cairnsartsociety.com

Fun Art Group is an informal group of

amateur artists who meet every

Wednesday at the YMCA, Smithfield

(near the Library) from 11 am to 3 pm.

BYO materials and lunch, with tea and

coffee provided. To assist with the hire

of the hall, cost is $4 per session.

Everyone is welcome to come along

and have some fun.

Contact the YMCA on 4057 7507.

Art Classes with

Greg Dwyer Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Cominos House

27 Greenslopes St, Edge Hill

Fees: $25 for a 3 hours class

Classes are kept interesting with each

student receiving individual attention.

For details and bookings:

mob: 0447 773 995

E: mambolip@hotmail.com

Art Lessons in Acrylic

Held at 8 Fry Close Whitfield,

Wednesday nights @6.30pm to 8.30pm

Or Friday Mornings 9.00am to /12 noon

Contact Annette James on

www.annettejamesartworks.com

Ph 4032 0882.

Paint with Bev Gribble

Cominos House,

1st Monday of Month: 1.00pm – 4.30pm

All other Mondays: 9.00am – 12.30pm

Medium: Acrylics or Oils, Cost: $25

For friendly people who love to paint,

develop new skills and...

enjoy a bit of fun at the same time!

Call Bev: 0409 261 890

E: bevgribble@gmail.com

Life Drawing at James Cook University Cairns

Open Workshop at the School of Creative Arts, Art Studio,

Building A4 (first building), Room 026/027 (ground floor).

When: Tuesday nights, 6.30-9.00pm, and 2nd Sunday each

month 9.00am-4.00pm (single pose all day).

All are welcome – no need to book, just turn up, knock if the

door is shut for privacy. Workshops include model, music,

easels and boards, drawing discussion and reviews. Please

bring your own drawing or painting materials, paper and

clips. The fee is $10 on Tuesdays, $15 if fewer than 5 people,

and $35 for Sundays (tea and coffee too), or pro rata hourly.

Please email Margaret Genever if you wish to be added to the

email list. E: life.drawingjcu@hotmail.com

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Cominos House 11

th May 2013 – 10.00am

AGENDA

1. Welcome & Apologies 2. Minutes of 2011 AGM – Held 12th May 2012 3. Business Arising from the Minutes 4. President’s Report 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Auditor’s Report 7. Election of 2013 Management Committee 8. Appointment of Auditor General Business Appointment of Proxy Form and/or Nomination Form must be returned to CAS by 26 April 2013 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

CAIRNS ART SOCIETY INC. – APPOINTMENT OF PROXY FORM, 2013 AGM

I hereby appoint ___________________________________ to vote on my behalf as my proxy at

the Society's Annual General Meeting ( or any adjournment thereof ) to be held on 11th May 2013.

Should the first proxy referred to above be unable to attend the meeting, I appoint

___________________________________ as an alternate proxy.

I confirm that I am a financial member of the Cairns Art Society Inc. and entitled as such to vote at the

meeting. I also acknowledge that should I attend the meeting and vote in my own right, my proxy is

automatically revoked.

Name: ___________________________ Witness:___________________________

Signed:___________________________ Signed:___________________________

Dated: _________ / _________ / 2013

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CAIRNS ART SOCIETY INC. – NOMINATION FORM, 2013 AGM

I hereby nominate CAS member ___________________________________ for the position of

______________________________ in the election of office bearers at the Annual General Meet-

ing of the Society to be held on 11th May 2013 ( or at any adjournment of that meeting ).

Name: ___________________________

Signed: ___________________________ Dated: _________ / _________ / 2013

I hereby agree to accept nomination for the abovementioned position.

Signed: ___________________________ Dated: _________ / _________ / 2013

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Contacts:

Nick’s Restaurant Ph. 4095 3330

http://www.nicksrestaurant.com.au

E. viva@nicksrestaurant.com.au

Or Jennie Ph. 4057 4180

En Plein Air Group

With Anne Toppin

A warm welcome to Anne Toppin from Mareeba, our new En Plein Air Co-ordinator. Starting during

the wet season might have been a challenge, had it not been for Anne’s initiative, and the generosity

of Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort who are allowing the En Plein Air art group to use a covered verandah

outside the restaurant with a good view of the pool and landscaped surroundings, including several

very paintable subjects. What more can we ask for? There is free parking available at the rear of the

hotel, but keep in mind that entry is through the lobby at 122 Lake Street. Anne will wait for partici-

pants in the lobby between 8.00 and 8.15am.

Sessions will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, from 8.00 to 11.00am during the hot

weather. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome. Anne will start by looking at the problems of

selecting what to paint from the landscape in front of you and focus some of the work on the intense

light of outdoors as opposed to the controlled light in a studio. Please put your name down if you

want to join this group. Anne is qualified teacher and has degrees from London Uni and UQ. Here in

Cairns Anne has also offered watercolour tuition at the Art Barn.

Anne has the whole 6 sessions planned, getting harder and more adventurous for the first 3 then more

doing your own thing for the last 3! Please bring charcoal, or charcoal pencils, or if you can't stand

touching charcoal, graphite sticks in 3 different shades; several sheets of white drawing paper about

A4 size; spray to set your picture (you never know when you will produce a work of genius!); some

tape to secure your paper and a board to press on; an eraser and a kneadable eraser. Everything should

fit into one bag or basket to make it easy for you to get around.

Please contact Anne on 4092 5214 or by email ktopkin@bigpond.net.au As Anne is travelling from

Mareeba, there will be a small charge of $30 ($5 for each session) payable up front, to reimburse her

for petrol costs. If people would like to come, but starting time, commitment to 6 sessions or anything

else constitutes a problem, please contact Anne and she will be happy to discuss the matter with you.

Begins 16/2/13

This is a call for top quality artists to

join an artist co-operative.

This is a wonderful opportunity to show

your artwork at a great location!

Rainforest Chalet -Yungaburra

Cairns Art Society

MEMBERSHIP

FEES are DUE

by Monday 1 April 2013

Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2013 Now Open

SCAP 2D - Two Dimensional works

Caloundra Regional Gallery. Entries for the 2013 SCAP 2D are now

open for registration. The acquisitive art prize awards the national

winner $15,000. The winning work is acquired in to the Sunshine

Coast Council Corporate Art collection. The award also offers a non-

acquisitive Highly Commended prize and a People's Choice prize

each to the value of $2500.

SCAP 3D - Three Dimensional works

Noosa Regional Gallery

Registrations are now open for the 2013 SCAP 3D. This award is

open to any Australian citizen working in Australia in any 3D medium.

The non-acquisitive art prize awards the national winner $15,000.

The art prize also includes a $2500 Highly Commended prize and a

$2500 People's Choice award.

www.galleries.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Important Dates for your 2013 diary

ARTescape Winter Workshop 22nd to 26th July

Artist of the North October/November (Date TBA)

CAIRNS ARTescape

22-26 July 2013

Winter School in the tropics

Enjoy visual arts at the

Tanks Arts Centre,

Edge Hill

Cairns ARTescape will once again be held at the Tanks Arts Centre from Monday, July22nd to Friday, July

26th. Now in its 8th year, ARTescape Winter School in the Tropics, is a 5- day visual arts workshop pro-

gram.

Cairns Art Society initiated ARTescape to bring some of Australia’s leading tutors to Far North Queensland

to sharpen and hone arts practice skills and this year is no exception. In 2013 we have Richard Klekociuk

with an exciting beginners class for people who would just like to give it a go. Materials will be supplied

for this class, students just need to book and come along for some fun. Last year we introduced an encaustic

workshop presented by Mo Godbeer, this was such a success that Mo will be back again. We will also be

running a printing and pencil workshop with Christine Eyres, a paper making class with international tutor

Sandrine De Borman who will be an Artist in Residence at the Tanks. New tutors Patrick Carroll

(Abstraction to reality - Acrylic) and Helen Cottle (Expression - Water media) will bring their own touch of

creativity. Firm favourites Lyn Diefenbach, Garry Duncan, Greg Dwyer, Mike Ferris, Archibald Prize final-

ist Fu Hong, and Greg Allen will rejoin the tutorial team.

Most workshops cater for the beginner through to the advanced student - with such a

diverse range of media and subjects, there’s something for everyone! In fact, anyone

with an artistic interest will be in their element. Several classes are filling fast so it’s

best to get in early and book now.

For more information or to reserve your place in your preferred workshop, visit

www.cairnsartsociety.com or phone for bookings 0419 299 437.

Be Inspired! Be Creative! Be Imaginative!

Garry Duncan

ARTescape2012

Now available from MANNELLI of Cairns

CUSTOM MADE STRETCH CANVASES with high quality

finish and presentation.

CANVAS BY THE METRE – 190 cm wide, double primed,

suitable for oils and acrylics.

EASELS – various styles designed by MANNELLI.

Inspection of products available by appointment,

Deliveries can be arranged.

For more information please phone: 0438 007 929

or AH: 4036 0015.

CAS is proudly supported by

Cairns Craft Centre

Showground Shopping Centre

157 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, Ph. 4031 3024

Art & Office

110 Scott Street, Cairns, Ph. 4051 0552

Australian Art Framers

22 Martyn Street, Cairns Ph. 4031 6947

All offer a 10% discount to CAS members on

proof of membership.

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CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL RADF APPLICATIONS ROUND 2 2012/13 Cairns Regional Council is seeking applications for Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF),

Round 2 2012/13.

Arts and Cultural activities that demonstrate a professional standard of work contributing to the vi-

tality and diversity of the arts industry in the Cairns region are invited to apply for financial assis-

tance through Round 2 (2012/13) of the RADF program.

The Funding Categories are:

Developing Regional Skills

Building Community Cultural Capacity

Interest-free arts loans

Cultural Tourism

Contemporary Collections/Stories

Regional Partnerships

Concept Development

Applicants from the Cairns region - Bramston Beach to the Bloomfield River are invited to apply.

Round 2 applications open Mon 11 Feb 2013, close at 5pm on Fri 22 March 2013 for projects

commencing after Mon 1 July 2013. Please download the RADF application kit from Cairns Re-

gional Council website.

Further questions should be directed to Lucy Hart | RADF Liaison Officer | Creative Partnerships

l.hart@cairns.qld.gov.au Ph. 07 4032 6644.

CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL RADF COMMITTEE VACANCY

Cairns Regional Council is seeking applications from interested members of the community to fill

vacancies in the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Committee.

The RADF Committee is made up of professionals representing different arts genres who volunteer

their time and experience to help administer this important grant program.

The current RADF committee is now accepting applications for two new RADF committee mem-

bers that hold expertise in Visual Arts and Museums/Collections. Applicants from the Cairns re-

gion - Bramston Beach to the Bloomfield River are invited to apply. Those interested are required

to submit a RADF Committee Nomination Form and provide a current CV highlighting relevant

arts or cultural experience and outlining any involvement with arts networks and organisations.

Please download the RADF Committee Nomination Form from Cairns Regional Council website.

Applications close 5pm on Tues 19 Feb 2013.

Further questions should be directed to Lucy Hart | RADF Liaison Officer | Creative Partnerships

| l.hart@cairns.qld.gov.au | 07 4032 6644.

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Chinese Calligraphy and Ink

Painting Workshops

With Lin Min En and Ralph

Knight

Learn basic techniques and the

fascinating history of this ancient

artform from a master calligrapher

and his long term Australian pupil.

Materials provided.

Lin, a native of Cheng Hai

County, Guang Dong Province,

PRC, studied the range of calligra-

phy styles but excelled in Li Shu

style. He became famous for his

‘black’ ink paintings. His most

well known are his bamboo styles

exploiting the skills of Chinese

calligraphy. He promotes Chinese

traditional arts through his gallery

in Shenzhen and through the many

arts and calligraphy societies in

Hong Kong and south China.

Ralph’s background includes

studying and teaching Chinese

language both at the RAAF

School of Languages in Mel-

bourne, Hong Kong and James

Cook University in Townsville. In

2003 he returned to Hong Kong

and commenced his study of Chi-

nese calligraphy with Lin Min En

at the Chinese Art Gallery in

Kowloon where he specialised in

the Li Shu style (Western Han 200

AD).

Master and Pupil have previously

exhibited together in Beijing,

Hong Kong, Jie Yang, Guang

Dong Province, Shenzhen and

Atherton, Queensland.

ARTISTS ’ TALK, DEMONSTRATION:

SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY 11.00am (Free entry )

WORKSHOPS: SAT 16 FEB 2.00-5.00pm & SUN 17 FEB 10.00am-1.00pm COST : $30

For information and registration, contact Ralph Knight on 0408075577

or email libenralf@hotmail.com

ART CLASSES

with

Lenore Howard

Every Saturday Morning

9.00am to 12.30pm

$30 per class

ART BARN

Payments and enquiries

132 Newell Street, Westcourt

artbarn@ozemail.com.au

Ph 4054 6555

If you are a beginner and want to experience both acrylics

and oils before purchasing your supplies - I will provide

acrylic and oil materials for the first two weeks - add $10 to

cost.

www.lenorehoward.com.au lenore@lenorehoward.com.au

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For Conditions of Entry and Entry Forms contact Sandy on saji@aapt.net.au or Ph. 4045 6371

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Cairns Art Society Inc.

Membership Form

Cairns Art Society Inc.

PO Box 1400 Cairns Q 4870

email: membership@cairnsartsociety.com

Enclosed is the amount of $ __________, payable to Cairns Art Society Inc. by:

Card Cash Cheque Money Order

Cardholder Name: _________________________

Credit Card No.: ______ ______ ______ ______

Expiry date: _____/_____

Direct Deposit BSB 633108 A/c 112765391 (Please specify your name in transaction details)

Membership Fees (tick whichever applies)

Individual $40

Family $50

Concession (Centrelink card) $30

Student (ID No. _______________) $25

Donation / sponsorship $

Membership Details

I am renewing CAS ID: _________________

I am a new member of the Society

Mr/Mrs/Ms: _________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

__________________________ Postcode: _______

Phone: (H) ______________ (W) ______________

Mobile: ____________________________________

Email: _____________________________________

Skills to assist CAS: __________________________

Could you volunteer for CAS events: _____________

Signature: __________________________________

Date: _____/_____/_____

Note: Membership is valid until 31st

March 2014

Receipt Date: _________ No. __________________

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in the Cairns Art Society.

Membership of Cairns Art Society entitles you to receive the monthly newsletter, a 10% discount on art materials at Art and Office, Australian Art Framers, Cairns Craft Centre and The Picture Framer on presen-tation of your card, plus discounted fees for CAS exhibitions and workshops. NB.: Please ask The Art Barn about their Loyalty Card.

General meetings are held: At 10 a.m., the 2

nd Saturday of each month

(except January) at Cominos House, 27 Greenslopes Street, Edge Hill.

Meetings usually include a Guest Speaker, presenting information or a demonstration on the many facets of art. Members and guests are always welcome to attend, meet fellow artists and enjoy a chat over morning tea. Please note that although Cominos House is our base, this is not a manned office.

Throughout the year we hold three major events; the Annual Open Art Exhibition, the Artists of the North Exhibition, inviting all incorporated art societies and associa-tions within the region to participate and CAIRNS ARTescape, a 5-day workshop to learn or improve art skills with professional tutors.

Membership Forms can be posted to Cairns Art Society Inc., PO Box 1400, Cairns 4870, emailed or presented at our Gallery at the DFO Shopping Centre at Westcourt Plaza.

Due to changing our financial year to end 31 March, your membership will be current until 31 March 2014.

If you have any further queries: Please contact Helen on 4045 3131 or email: membership@cairnsartsociety.com

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If you have any further queries:

Please contact Jennie on 40674180 or

email: .jenniescott2@westnet.com.au