BIG Art Awards are earlier this year ….

And once again ! ! Gallery Duty Hard to Organize . .

someone checking

these. The prize money puts this comp into an upper bracket so the condi-

tions must be met.

So far this year there has been 10 paintings which have had to be re-strung. Please make sure that you have your paintings ready to be hung,- a frame that is not damaged, and the canvas edges clean, tidy, or painted. Damaged or untidy will not

be hung.

The Editor … Michael

This year our BIG Art

Awards have been moved to April so that artists have a better chance of entering other competitions with-out worrying about ‘Closing’ and ‘Bring-in’

dates clashing. As it has been, a major-ity of Comps seem to be around the June time of the year. If not the com-petition itself, the vari-

ous dates for them. Of course this is a trial for this year and we will see what the outcome

is. In previous years we have had members complaining about the various dates all around the same time so the committee has taken the initiative to change which I hope members

will be happy with. Entry forms are at the front desk and on our

Web site. There will be a box at the front desk to place

the completed entry forms in. Please re-member that once you have entered, there will be no chance of altering it.(Title, Price,

etc). The ‘BIG Art Award’ is our big yearly competi-tion and completely different to our normal monthly exhibitions so please go through the conditions which you will find differ to some of our normal condi-tions, (Size, Categories, etc), and there will be

While on the subject of Duty,

if there are members who

can help and would like to

go on an Emergency Stand-

by for Roster Duty which is

only for as it says, in an

emergency , please contact

the Gallery and ask to be

put on the list.

Some members don’t seem

to realize that when they

hang paintings in an exhibi-

tion , no matter how many,

by doing this they have

made a commitment to do a

Roster Duty. It’s not a case

of-- “I’ll put my name down

and I can pull out if I want

to”. That is a very selfish

way. of thinking.

Once your name is on the

Roster, unless there are cir-

cumstances that really pre-

vent you, you will be asked

to pay $20, which is the

same as those who don’t do

a duty, pay,

Barbra Elvin

Barbra will be starting a

new Oil / Acrylic class which can

take in drawing as

well. The classes will be starting

from: Tuesday April 5th.

This is an afternoon class from 1pm -- 4pm.

Barbra has been teaching art, drawing and painting, for many

years and has a style of her own which you will see on her site but as she says, she endeavors to bring out the style of the student

she is teaching.

A big welcome to Barbra Elvin

APRIL/ MAY 2016

Artists who are making it

== Otto Schmidinger == Otto thought a little bit of

bragging might be in order, and I think you will all have to

agree. He entered the “Grover’ art prize and yes, he has made

the finals. He says he doesn’t expect to

win, but Hey ! A little bit of positivity goes a long, long way. Fingers crossed Otto.

=== Ilia Chidzey ===

Invitation to the “BIG Art” Awards & Presentations

Future Themes at a glance: MAY - “Chiaroscuro” JUNE - “The Impressionists” JULY - “Botanical”

Ilia has made the finals in the

Bald Archy 2016 with portrait

of Robbie Swan, long time

political lobbyist -

The painting is acrylic and

enamel on mirror and called

‘Billabong Dreaming’

Theme Winner:-

Pamela Baker “Magic”

Theme Second :- Colleen Clark “From the Point of

Reason”

Theme Highly Commened:-

Joan Gluyas “Shazam”

OVERALL WINNER

Pamela Baker “Magic’

Artistic Director’s Prize

Adrianna Nagy “Doodle Galore”

Best Presented

Jeny Lui Leung “Misty Brunswick”

Artist Choice Winner:-

Margit Major Evlyn”

Artist Choice Second

Jeny LuiLeung “Misty Brunswick”

Artist Choice Highly Commended

Carolyn Sayer “Mirundu”

time to time...we all need it! The

AGM is fast approaching and ALL

positions will be vacated so if

you’re interested in a role please

put up your hand! On a note of

caution: there is NO agreement for

us to park in the park outside the

gallery at any time ever….what

does that mean? Well I do my best

to sweet talk any parking officers

who come past but that will only

work for so long so if you must park

there, remember, you do so at your

own risk and the faster the better.

We do not want you getting

booked.

Drum roll...are you ready for the

BIG ART awards? This is the big-

gest event of our calendar year and

we are so looking forward to the

opening night so please read all

the condition carefully and I look

forward to seeing you all frocked

up! Finally remember “There's no

retirement for an artist, it's your way of

living so there's no end to it.”Henry

Moore

Dear Members,

I hope this edition finds you safe,

well and with paint under your

nails! 2016 has gotten underway

with a flying start with much to re-

port. Our sustainability audit docu-

mentation is now submitted and

we await the out come from the

council so many thanks to those

who drove this including Harry Ellis

and Lyn Price. Council has been

meeting more regularly with us and

we have an agreement now that

they will replace the electrical

boxes and safety switches and we

hope the floor at the main Gallery

entrance. We are very grateful for

this closer relationship and we see

this as strategically important to

the Society moving forward. The

RQAS GC Apr/May 2016 —- Page 2

From the Desk of our President - Ruth McPhail

Committee led by Lynne Astill held

a VIP cocktail function last month

which saw a number of Councilors

in attendance and local apartment

owners. Several promising leads

emerged for our artists and we will

keep you posted on the outcomes.

We intend to hold these once every

few months to engage with local

businesses and increase aware-

ness of our fabulous society. On

that note I will share with you a

thought I had this week— we have a

wonderful society and we get it all

for a membership which costs on

average less than $1.45 per week

or $6.50 per month...now that is

value for money! Can I add the

Committee works very hard along

with the sub committees such as

David Ladley’s workshops, Leanne

Manns and the hanging committee

who are putting on great shows

month after month, Jim McBride

and his battles to get us into the

local papers and anywhere he can

find including radio and we all ap-

preciate your support and positive

feedback. So give us a pat on the

back if you think we deserve it from

The Abstract theme turned out to be a real winner and the gallery

looked fantastic --- Our Artistic Director proved her worth ---- Febuary Winners are:

A relaxed Ruth McPhail

Regards Ruth

Now who said Alfred Hitchcock had trouble with “Birds”? We have birds a

plenty. Birds of a feather, meant more than just birds as Ron has pointed out. March Winners are:

Theme Winner:-

David Ladley “Your Place or Mine” Oil

Theme Second:-

Dawn Clinch “Pelicans by the Sea” Acr

Theme Highly Commended:-

Sue Skuse “Out of the Blue” Mx M

Artist Choice Winner:-

Pamela Baker “Lavender Bee” Oil

Artist Choice Second:-

Ron Macrae “The Postman” Acr

Artist Choice Highly Commended:-

Wayne Stopforth “Tastanz Elephant” oil

OVERALL WINNER David Ladley “Your Place or Mine” Oil

Artistic Director’s Prize Regina Bruns “Hummingbird 1” Acr

Best Presented

June Hordern “Colourful Parots”

Watercolour on Silk

and plenty of water with you. It is an enjoyable day out in the open air amongst the birds, fly’s, beatles etc. but most of all, you’re out in the fresh air with friends who can make suggestions if you get

stuck with your painting. There will be a MailChimp email going out a few days previous, re-minding you of where we will be ‘escaping’ to, the sea or the hills and where possible there will be a

map showing the point of interest.

Wednesday the 13th of April is next,

then the following month will be the Wednesday 11th of May.

The ‘Escape Artists” have a monthly painting get-together on

the second Wednesday of the

month. Have you noticed somewhere while you have been driving around, and said to yourself, “That would make a nice painting”. Well now! Let Bob Murphy Know of it, and all going

well we could all ‘Plein Air’ it Just

slip a note in the Office for Bob. The areas change about monthly, one month the seaside, the follow-

ing would be the hillside. What ever you do take your lunch

WORKSHOPS . . . .

yourself that pastels are not just compressed pigment but a fantas-

tic painting medium.

We have regular Classes every week, Monday Tuesday, Wednes-day, Thursday, and “Catswingers” of a Friday. All classes are able to ac-cept new pupils at most times so

why just paint ? Become an artist.

But did you know that we have a ‘Pastel Class’ on the first Saturday morning of the month. Louise Corke is a Master Pastelist who belongs to the Australian Pastel Association and tutors this class. Pastel was a forgotten medium but

is coming back like wild-fire. Saturday afternoon 1pm - 3pm Louise organizes a Demonstration with a Master Pastelist from the Pastel Association to demonstrate their method of painting,, how, and why. For a very small fee you can attend these demo’s and see for

. To book a Workshop: there is informa-

tion on the Notice Board. However your

name with a deposit (paid at the desk

with ‘Workshop’ on receipt). The re-

ceipt and your Phone number entered

on the Notice Board is the usual way.

All workshops must be paid in full (by

the cut off date) Any not paid by then

will loose their position and the list will

move up to include a person on stand

by who has paid a deposit.

This is the only fair way as most work-

shops are over booked.

*TONY DUARTE 1 full Day*

MARCH - Sunday 20th

9.00am - 4.00pm

Life-drawing $85

(Your Medium)

*LESLEY WARREN 1 Day - am

APRIL - Saturday 16th

9.00am - 12.00 mid-day

Make your Website easily

Only $30 Bring ‘I-Pad’,‘Lap-top’ etc

COLLEY WHISSON 2 full Days JULY - Sat 23rd & Sun 24th

10.00am - 3.00pm Oil - but can be Acrylic --- $180

Members; $200 Non Members

Southport Trade Centre 17 / 3 Jackman St.

SOUTHPORT

Ph

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At last the rain has given us a break and we have had some good Sundays which have proved to be very fruitful. It’s marvellous what a

sunny day will do. As long as the paintings are of a reasonable price to sell, you will

sell them. Which is better? Some money in your pocket or paintings stacked in the spare room and the garage. I

know which I would rather. The second Sunday of each month you have the chance to reduce your stack of paintings. All one has to do is reduce the prices and save the money for that holiday that you

have been promising yourself. So don’t forget the second Sunday of the month, from around 8am thru to about 3pm. We may even

have a sausage sizzle for lunch.

RQAS GC Apr/May 2016 —- Page 3

Find us on Facebook

Also at:- http://www.rqasgoldcoast.com

Painting and Social Activities . . . .

*It is always a good idea to take along a Smart phone, tablet or lap-top to the workshops you attend.

*Don’t forget your lunch.

Find us on Facebook

Also at:- http://www.rqasgoldcoast.com

RQAS GC Apr/May 2016 —- Page 4

MONDAY am 9.00 -1200 Life Drawing No Tutor

$10.00 Melissa Bates 0420 615489

pm 1.00 - 4.00 -------------T B A-------------------------

pm 4.00—6.00 Kids Art Academy — tutored $130.00 for 10 week term or $17.00 per

lesson ( week ) Beldlinda Henderson 0422 617276

TUESDAY am 9.30 -12.30 Oil and Acrylic for Guys &

Gals at varying levels of ability.

Mal Hodges & Barbara Goldner.$20.00

Barb: 0403 579 080 Mal: 0418 764 347

pm 1 -00 -- 4.00 STARTING 5th April

Barbra Elvin: Tutoring, all levels

Oil, Acrylic, & Drawing -- Interested ?

Leave name on Notice Board

WEDNESDAY am 9.30 -12.30 All mediums. Pen &

Wash, Oil, Acrylic, Beginners to Rembrandts,

(see notice board).Full course discounts or $25.00 pw

Bernadette Lack 0411 376 777

pm 1.00 -4.00 Watercolour (All levels)

Learn to paint with a Water Medium $28.00

(There is a Vacancy) Annette Raff: 5564 2416

Evening pm 6.30 - 9.00 Life Drawing (Model no

formal tutor) $15.00

Peter Bedford 0417 441 930

THURSDAY am 9.30 - 12.30 Creative Painting,

Oil, and Acrylic $25.00

Mal Hodges 0418 764 347

pm 1.00 - 4.00 Oil & Acrylic; and all

other mediums -- $30.00

Kevin Taylor fine art 5501 5298

FRIDAY all day from 9 30am ‘Catswingers’ –

Members paint together day, $5.00, Bring your lunch and something for

the morning tea table (no tutor)

SATURDAY 9.00am – 12.00 Pastel - This is the first

Saturday of each month, with Louise Corke $28,

041 964 4665 with a PASTEL DEMO by a Master Pas-

telist from the Aust. Pastel Society in the aternoon

1pm - 3pm

DIARY DATES RQAS GC ART CLASSES

JANUARY

Fri 1st

Sat 2nd

FRIDAY 8th

Sun 10th

Wed 13th

Sat 16th

SAT 30th

SUN 1st

Sat 7th

Sun 8th

Wed 11th

SAT 28th

SUN 29th

Big Art Bring-in Day 10am -12.30pm Bring-in and CHANGE OVER :Doors open at 9am Bring in the paintings that you

have entered on your Entry Form

INDUCTION COURSE

10.30am in Peter Abraham Studio Gallery

PASTEL Class & Demo Louise Corke;

Class 9am - 12md Demo 1pm - 3pm

Sandra Temple: Birds in Pastel Demo

The RQAS GC BIG ART 216 AWARDS

Award Night & Presentation of Prizes

Opening From 6.30pm

Refreshments and Finger Food Exhibitors have 1(One) entry ticket, other

members and visitors: $10 admittance.

An evening to remember Art in the Park :Make this fun, more like a

festival of art going out at reduced prices. ESCAPE Artists: Join in with the group and paint Plein-Air. The painting destination

will be announced via Mail-Chimp email

Web-Site WORKSHOP Easily made ---

Lesley Warren - 9am - 12 mid-day $30

CHANGE OVER : Doors open at 9am Theme for May is: “Chiaroscuro” and of course there is “Artist Choice” as well.

3 paintings are accepted

INDUCTION COURSE

10.30am in Peter Abraham Studio Gallery

OPENING and PRESENTATION of Awards; for

the New Exhibition. 1.30 for 2pm, Bring

your friends for a enjoyable afternoon with

Refreshments and Finger Food

PASTEL Class & Demo Louise Corke;

Class 9am - 12md Demo 1pm - 3pm

Christene Clark: Figures in Pastel Demo

Art in the Park Make this fun, more like a

festival of art going out at reduced prices

ESCAPE Artists: Join in with the group and paint Plein-Air. The painting destination

will be announced via Mail-Chimp email

CHANGE OVER : Doors open at 9am Theme for June is: “The Impressionists” and of course there is “Artist Choice” as well. 3 paintings are accepted (1 paint-ing $5, 2 or 3 paintings $10) they must

all be neat ad tidy.

INDUCTION COURSE

10.30am in Peter Abraham Studio Gallery

OPENING and PRESENTATION of Awards:-

MAY

BIG ART AWARDS

APRIL

Catswingers” MEMBER PAINT-IN DAY

”Every Friday $5

9.30am - 4pm - No Tutor, Bring your Lunch

Come along, it’s a great day to paint