MTAS "SHOW & TELL" Demo Night reminder

7.30pm Tuesday 13th December 2011

A reminder about our Show & Tell evening!

This month Macquarie Towns Arts Society are proud to announce the December Art Demonstration on Tuesday 13th December at 7.30pm will be our annual SHOW & TELL night. Last year was a huge success with a very memorable night indeed. This year is sure to be a just as exciting event where members and guests alike are invited to show something of interest, perhaps on their travels or journey of education or anything that may be of interest!

Macquarie Towns Art Society has been active in the Hawkesbury area for many years. New memberships with the society are always welcome.  For further details please contact Narelle on 4565 9222.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a very Christmassy evening with a taste of the interesting or unusual, as well as the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.

7.30pm Tuesday 13th December 2011 at the Stan Stevens Studio, Windsor Library, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor

Free Entry this month! Bring a plate and come and enjoy the Christmas festivities.

Enquiries Narelle ph 4565 9222

MTAS Xmas 'Open Weekend' @ YCC Reminder

MTAS are holding a Christmas Open Weekend to the public at Yarramundi Community Centre for artwork sales. 

The weekend will be the 10th & 11th December between 10am and 4pm.  Delivery of artworks & craft is on Friday 9th December between 9am and 4pm.

For any enquiries call Narelle 4565 9222.

* Please note: If you wish to exhibit, a $2 donation is requested for each person exhibiting.  Please bring a list of your paintings when dropping off on Friday.

A great chance to exhibit to the public & make some potential sales for Xmas!

Hope to see you there!

Also another note from some of our MTAS members at the Piggery Lane... 

THE "PIGGERY LANE STUDIOS & GALLERY
"CHRISTMAS SHOW 2011"

Campus Drive, UWS  Richmond D9

(entrance off either Londonderry Rd or Richmond Rd)

3rd. & 4th. Dec. 10.00 am till 4.00 pm

EXHIBITING A VARIETY OF ART WORKS & LOCAL HAND MADE POTTERY

(by members of Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshop)

Lots of ideal Christmas gifts for sale!

MTAS Xmas Sale @ Yarramundi!

MTAS Xmas Open Weekend @ Yarramundi

MTAS are holding a Christmas Open Weekend to the public at Yarramundi Community Centre (54 Thornbill Way, Nepean Park Estate) for artwork sales. The weekend will be the 10th & 11th December between 10am and 4pm. 

Delivery of artworks & craft is on Friday 9th December between 9am and 4pm.

 

Please tell your friends as it will be a fun weekend with refreshments and a raffle. Donations by visitors are welcome.  I have attached the flyer PDF if you wish to pass around.

For any enquiries call Narelle 4565 9222.

 

A great chance to exhibit to the public & make some potential sales for Xmas!

Hawkesbury Art Prize 2011 @ Purple Noon Gallery

We would like to congratulate a number of our members including Judy Brownlie, Josephine Blue, Carolyn Clarke, Leanne Jones, Melissa Read-Devine, Julie Simmons, and Russell Smith for acceptance to the top 50 finalists exhibition of the Hawkesbury Art Prize 2011 @ the Purple Noon Gallery

See the full list of finalists here www.purplenoongallery.com.au/2011-finalists/

The opening of the finalists exhibition and announcement of the $10,000 prize is this weekend:

6pm Saturday 19th November 2011
Purple Noon Gallery
606 Terrace Road, Freemans Reach NSW 2756

Good luck to our finalists!

Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshop Exhibition @ Blue Gallery

This weekend there is a members exhibition with some of our MTAS members participating.

Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshop Exhibition @ Blue Gallery

106 March St, Richmond NSW

Opening night 18th Nov 7pm-9pm
Also open Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th Nov 10am - 5pm

Enquiries - Judy Brownlie 0409 080 779

Monthly Demonstration Meeting 8th Nov Patrick Shirvington

This month Macquarie Towns Arts Society are proud to announce the November Art Demonstration on Tuesday 8th November at 7.30pm will feature Abstract Watercolour artist Patrick Shirvington.

Patrick is a widely recognised creative Watercolour artist who has practised art for over 40 years. Patrick's work comes from a traditional beginning and has been pushing the boundary of abstraction through his mark. Partick believes in 'allowing yourself to evolve' when creating in any medium, understanding we all have a special connection with the environment. www.artistpatrickshirvington.net 

Patrick  has been involved in many exhibitions including Kedumba Drawing Award, Tattersalls Landscape Prize, Archibald and the Adelaide Perry Prize for drawing, awarded artist in Residence at the Arthur Boyd Studio ans represented inay private and public collections.

Patrick will demonstrate his techniques with Watercolour, showing how to have the confidence to 'let go'.  At the end witness the finished work results from his many years of painting experience.  Patrick's demonstration in Watercolour will be a insightful & fun evening for all! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Macquarie Towns Art Society has been active in the Hawkesbury area for many years. New memberships with the society are always welcome.  For further details please contact Narelle on 4565 9222.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a very special evening with John demonstrating as well as the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.

7.30pm Tuesday 8th November 2011 at the Stan Stevens Studio, Windsor Library, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor (Please arrange to park outside of Library due to carpark closure later in the evening)
Entry $3 MTAS members and $5 visitors (includes supper) Enquiries Narelle ph 4565 9222