Fine  Print    

November  2014  No  345  

 

 

                                                                                                                 Hastings  Valley  Fine  Art  Association  Inc.  

PO  Box  8044  Port  Macquarie  2444  www.hastingsvalleyart.net.au  

   editor  Maria  Nolan   email:  maria@pmfp.com.au      

 In  this  issue  Summer  showcase    First  tutorial  at  gallery  Christmas  party  Next  Gallery  changeover  

     

President  Brian  Barker  65863236    Secretary   Karen  Cornish  65848489,  Treasurer   Terri  Maddock,  Vice   Presidents:  Jan  Wilson  041847858  &  Elsa  Toms  65  851525,  Gallery  Coordinator  Jan  Farrell,  Membership  Secretary  Fran  Daly    65  860827  Editor  Maria  Nolan  0408257075    

               Gallery  News  October  2014   NEW  “Summer  Breeze”  Exhibition.    A  big   thank   you   to  our  dedicated   team   who   worked   tirelessly   for   the   successful  hanging   of   our   new   “Summer   Breeze”   Exhibition   (we’re  getting  good  at   it  now).  Thanks  to  Rita,  Barbara,  Brian,  Elsa,  Karen,   Jan  W,  Bonnie,   Robin,  Graeme,   Janet,  Debbie,   Jill   H,  Trisha,  Barry  and  Dave  L.    Forgive  me  if  I’ve  left  you  out.    It’s  a   beautiful,   eclectic   mix   of   paintings   which   always   attract  positive  feedback  from  visitors    We   have   our   new   gallery   sign   up   which   looks   great   and   a  new  kitchen  cabinet  making   the  kitchen  more  user-­‐friendly.    Our  new  mounts  from  Masterpiece  Framing  have  been  very  profitable,  selling  out  within  the  week.  We  have  a  new  batch  for   sale  as  well  as  cellophane     sheeting  available   for  50c  or  $1   per   painting   (depending   on   size).   Our   raffle   painting   by  Brian  Barker  was  drawn  on   the  31/10/14  and  won  by  Terry  Bately  of  Ettalong  Beach.  Our  new  raffle  has  been  generously  donated  to  us  by  Penelope  Gilbert  Ng  who  painted  it  en  plein  air  during  our  recent  tutorial.  Tickets  available  at  the  gallery.  Raffle  will  be  drawn  22nd  January    2015.    GAGs   is   being   well     patronized   with   its   easy   friendly  atmosphere.   Quite   a   few   visitors   have   shown   interest   in  seeing  us  at  work  (or  play).  This  week  two  paintings  sold,  as  a   bonus   of   the   gallery   being   open   on   this   extra   day.   The  “towards   abstraction”   workshop   with   Jill   Cairns   took   the  place  of  GAGS  on  the  12th  but  the  19th    will  be  held  as  usual,  with a   welcome   addition   of   members   of   the   Wednesday  Laurieton  Group  and  will   include  portrait  drawing   for   those  interested.    Life  Drawing.      Another   beautiful  model,   Krissy,   challenged  us  this  time  wearing  a  long,  satin  gown.    Great  atmosphere,  music  and  always  fun.    6  Paintings  sold  in  October.    Roger  Speaight  and  Brian  Barker  sold   two  each.     Ruth  Bergin   and  Rita   Carosi   sold   one   each.    Well  done  everyone!  Jan  Farrell,  Gallery  Co-­‐ordinator  

 Barry   Johnson   studies   some   of   the   new   art  following  our  recent  gallery  changeover  

Life   Drawing:       our   clothed  model   Krissy   with   artist  Karen  Cornish.    at  Right:  Henry  Field’s  pastel  drawing  of  that  pose.  

President’s  speech  for  November  Hello  Members  we  are  coming  to  that  time  of  the  year  again  where  you  by  rights  are  madly  painting  getting  ready   for   our   9th   Summer   Showcase   we   have   had   strong   support   from   the   L   U   S   Club   and   The   Camden  Chamber  of  Commerce  and  other  sponsors,  we  expect  to  have  a  good  representation  for  our  open  section  and  the  members  sections  so  good  luck.    We  had  our   first  workshop  at  our  gallery  this  week  thanks  to   Jill   Cairns  called  Towards  Abstraction.  There  were  twenty  five  members  in  attendance  and  we  all  walked  away  with  a  better  understanding  of  abstract,  I  know  I  did  as  a  non-­‐abstract  practising  artist  (although  I  did  win  first  prize  last  year  in  that  section  that  will  be  never  to  be  repeated).  Congratulations  and  thanks  to  Jill  for  the  effort  she  put  into  her  workshop-­‐  it’s  not  easy  helping  a  group  of  amateurs  let  alone  twenty  five  of  them.  It  was  a  good  exercise  to  see  how  the  Gallery  coped  and  by  any  standard  it  came  through  with  flying  colours,  must  also  thank  Jan  Wilson  for  all  the  hard  work  she  does  organizing  workshops  including  this  one.    The  November  Meeting  will  be  our  last  one  till  February  and  this  is  our  last  Fine  Print  till  January.  We  will  be  having  a  Christmas  party  at  McInherney  park  on  Monday  the  1st  December  at  twelve  P.M.  same  place  as  last  year.    The  association  will   put  on   the  barbeque  and  members  are  asked   to  bring  either   salad  or  dessert   to  share,  and  yourselves,  you  need  to  ring  Fran  Daly  to  let  us  know  numbers  for  catering  purposes.  It’s  been  a  great  year  so  far:    good  workshops,    members  achieved  various  recognitions  at  different  exhibitions  and  sales  and  we  have  ended  up  with  our  own  home  and  gallery  which  is  great  by  any  standards  and  you  all  should  feel  proud  of  your  selves,  so  let  me  use  this  opportunity  to  thank  you  for  your  support  of  the  H.V.FA.A.  and  wish  you  a  great  festive  season  with  your  families  and  I  will  see  you  at  the  picnic  and  the  Showcase.    Brian  Barker  

 

Important   Announcement   re   Wednesday  Laurieton  Group:  on   Wed     19   and   26   Nov   the   Laurieton   Wed  Group   will   meet   at   the   Gallery   in   Port  Macquarie   because   the   Church   requires   the  hall  for  its  own  use.      

9th  Summer  Showcase    28th  Dec  14-­‐4th  Jan  15  Entries  close  8th  December  Delivery  27th  Dec  to  LUSC  9.30-­‐11.00am  Opening  night  28th  Dec  6pm  $2  entry.    This  year  we  have  Niomi  Sands  as  our   judge  who  is  well  known  to  us   and   has   great   regard   for   our   standard   of   work   and   is   highly  qualified,   this   is   her   second   time   she   has   judged   the   Summer  Showcase.    The  beautiful  pastel  raffle  painting  at  the  gallery  donated  to  us  by  Penelope  Gilbert-­‐  Ng  for  fund  raising  will  be  taken  to  the  summer  showcase   and  used   as   the   exhibition   raffle   and   then   returned   to  the  gallery  to  be  drawn  on  20th  January.  Harvey  Norman  and  Robin  Mearns’  hairdresser  donated  a  bed  set  &  hair  products  which  will  be  raffled  on  the  opening  night.    If  you  can  help  with  the  roster  it’s  only  ½  day  it  would  be  great  and  it  makes  life  easier.  See  you  on  the  27th  Dec.    Extra  Entry  forms  are  available  on  our  website.  Rita    

                   Gallery  Changeover        Please   note   that   the   next  changeover   at   the   gallery   is   20th  January  and  there  is  no  fine  print  for  December.      You   will   need   to   let   Rita   Know   by  Tuesday  13th  January  2015  if  you  are  dropping   out,   want   to   join   the  gallery  and  any  unavailable  dates  for  the   new   3   month   period.   This   is  necessary  so   that  we   know  who  will  be   exhibiting   and   a   roster   can   be  prepared   before   the   changeover  date.   Your   paintings   will   not   be  accepted   if   you   do   not   notify   us   by  13th  January.      A  reminder  email  will  be  sent   to  the  existing  gallery  members  only,  at  the  beginning  of  January.    Rita   6585   3236   or   0418284583  rainbowbeachgallery@hotmail.com    

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Tuition    Feb  7,  8,9th      Jo   Ernst-­‐   Portraiture   –

note   your   choice   of  medium   plus   drawing  materials.  

 April  4-­‐6th    Judith  White  Human                 Form  in  mixed  media    June  20-­‐22   Malcolm   Beattie  

watercolour    Aug-­‐Oct??   Kelli   McGregor   acrylic  

&  mixed  media  Inquiries  Jan  Wilson  6585848210  

 

Upcoming Exhibitions HVFAA Summer Showcase 28 Dec to 4 January, entries close 8/12/14, Most of you will have entry forms from last month’s fineprint, Port Stephens Art Prize 20-29 March 2015 – entries and fees by 27/2/15 For details and to download entry forms contact Judy Murrant 02 49829148 Or Kevin Griffey 04 49843536 or go to www.artscentrenelsonbay.org.au or email artscentre@westnet.com  

Dates for your Diary  19    &  26  Nov:  Laurieton  group  change  venue  to  gallery  28-29 November Arts  &  Crafts  Expo  at  Racecourse  –  volunteers  to  man  tent  welcomed  1/12/14   (Monday):   Christmas   party   12   noon   at  McInerney  Park,  Port  Macquarie.    BYO  Sweets  or  Salad  to  share.      BBQ  meats  provided  by  HVFAA.    Please  RSVP  by     26/11/14   to   Fran   Daly   on   6586   0827   or   email  franmdaly@bigpond.com  4/12/14    Last  life  drawing  for  the  year  6-­‐9pm  at  gallery  8/12/14    entries  close  for  Summer  showcase  27/12/14  dropoff  for  Summer  showcase  28/12/14  Summer  showcase  commences,  opening  and  presentation  night  6pm-­‐8pm    RSVP  8/12/14  to  Rita  65863236  or  0418284583.  5/1/15   personal   collection   of   artworks   from   Summer  showcase  9.30  to  10.30  3/2/15    Next  HVFAA  General  meeting  1pm  Gallery  4/2/15    GAGS  recommences  at  Gallery;                                  Laurieton  Wednesday  painters  at  St  Peters  Hall.  5/2/15    Life  drawing  6-­‐9pm  at  gallery  16/2/15    POP  recommences,   see   January  Fineprint   for  roster  25/2/15    Multi  media  at  Laurieton  9-­‐2pm  St  Peters  Hall  9,10,11  March   2015:   Bernadette   Trela   workshop   (see  tuition)  23-­‐29  March  2015:    Have  Brush  will  travel  (see  article)                  

Facebook HVFAA’s   Facebook   page   updates   are  being   looked   after   by   Kim   Maclean.  Send   have   any   material   (art   related  material   -­‐photos   or   info)   to  kimbody77@hotmail.com    

TUITION    9,10   &   11   March   2015:     Bernadette   Trela   $160,   HVFAA  

gallery:     Acrylic   (or   oil)   Abstract   techniques.   Please  contact   Jan   as   soon   as   possible   so   she   can   organise  workshop.   Payment   may   be   made   by   direct   debit  (make   sure   you   include   your   name   and   workshop  presenter)  

BSB  802-­‐214  A/c  8506  Contact  Jan  Wilson,  65848210  or  0401847858  Or  email  janwilson49@hotmail.com  39  Rainbow  Bch  Drive,  Bonny  Hills  2445  some   other   exciting  workshops   are   planned   for   2015,   so  

please  watch  this  space!    Fay  Boyd’s  Fine  Art  School  Grafton  High  School  April  12  to  April  16  Variety  of  Mediums  offered  Phone  0266431528  Email  info@fayboydsfineartschool.com  Web:  www.fayboydsfineartschool.com  

 

 

 

             Have  brush  will  travel  2015  23  to  29  March  2015  Venue  will  be  around  

Murwillumbah  somewhere.  We  are  doing  the  research.    The  goal  is  for  great  painting  opportunities  and  to  also  see  the  Margaret  Olley  exhibition.  keep    these                dates  open!  

Jill   Cairns   at  our   1st   gallery  workshop,  and  below  some  of  our   abstract  works  

POPs  have  fun!  

The   triumphant  abstractionists  

                                                                                                                           

 

HVFAA Sponsors.. A big thank you to our sponsors for their support!  

Laurieton United Services Club 6559 9110 Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce,Industry & Tourism Inc.

First National Real Estate North Haven & Laurieton, Masterpiece Framing, Port Macquarie,

Officeworks Port Macquarie Higgins & Dix, Lawyers, Laurieton 65598845

           

Local Art Supplies and Framing All  About  Art  &  Framing  231  Victoria  St  Taree    6550  0390  Discounts  HVFAA  members  Masterpiece   Framing   and   Gallery   –Hastings   River   Drive   Port   Macquarie   (6583   1344).   Masterpiece   Framing   supplies   all   your  framing  needs.      Port  Art  Supplies  &  Framing  -­‐  Shop  5  Gore  St.  Port  Macquarie.  Art  supplies  and  Specialised  Custom  Framing.  Phone/Fax  6584  0184     Mobile  0412  196  721        

Activities    Paint  out  Pals  –  each  Monday,  see  timetable  page  4  Wednesday  Painters  -­‐  St  Peters  Hall  Ocean  Drive  Laurieton  :    9am-­‐2pm  every  Wednesday.    Join  a  friendly  untutored  group  to  draw  and  paint,  for  $6  a  day.    Call  by  for  a  look.    BYO  painting  gear  drinks  &  lunch.  Contact  Kim  Madden  6586    (Note  venue  change  for  November)  

Mixed  Media  Painters  :    St.  Peters  hall  Laurieton-­‐  last  Wednesday  each  month.  9am-­‐2pm,  $6  only.    Explore  abstract  themes,  try  new  techniques.    BYO  painting  gear,  drinks,  lunch.    Guided.    Contact  Elsa  Toms  6585  1525.    

Wednesday  Gallery  Art  Groupies  (GAGS):Paint  or  draw  from  9am  to  2pm  at  HVFAA  Gallery,  2  William  St,  Port  Macquarie.  $5,  BYO  morning  tea  and  lunch.  Contact  Jan  Farrell  65836693.  Every  3rd  Wednesday  will  also  cater  to  portrait  drawers/painters  Thursday  Painters  –  Wauchope  Country  Club  King  St,  Wauchope,  every  Thursday.  Sign  in  at  reception.  Paint  and  draw  from  10am  –  1pm.  Tutors  available  for  minimal  fee.    Contact  Hilma  Dagger  65504045  

Life  Drawing        1st  Thursday  of  the  month  6-­‐9pm  at  HVFAA  gallery:,  $15  contact  Jan  Farrell  65836693  

Life  Drawing  Each  Tuesday  6.50-­‐9pm  with  Henry  Field  at  Art  and    Craft  Centre  

Member  News:    Julie  Goldspink    is  in  this  month’s  Australian    Artist   Magazine   on   page   74.     She   won   best  watercolour   artist   for   the   Provenance   artists  inc  ,      Ann  Middleton  has  just  illustrated  a  children’s  book   by   Shirley   Ward.     Both   were   guest  speakers  at  our   last  general  meeting,  and  are  pictured   below   with   their   book.  Congratulations.    

   For  Sale:  As  new  Standard  French  Easel  $180.    Contact  Patti  Hall  on  65  812725.    Phillip   Thornton   also   sold   a   painting   at   last  month’s  Adelaide  Swift  exhibition.    Gail   Sue   is   having   an   open   studio   day   on  Sunday  23rd  November  from  10am  to  4pm  at  her  Gum  Scrub  Studio  Gallery,  255  Ballengarra  Bransdon  Rd  Gum  Scrub,  via  Telegraph  Point.  Contact  0406884076    Welcome  to  new  members  Bernice  Daher  and  Suzanne  Fisher    

Need  a  challenge?  Perhaps  discover  new  talents  or   revisit   past   achievements?   Discover   the  world  of  Grant  chasing,  receive  the  accolades  of  your  fellow  members…..etc….etc.  We  would   love  to  hear  from  someone  willing  to  investigate   grants   available   to   associations   like  ours,  and  then  to  apply  on  our  behalf.