Issue 264 November 2012 Next General Meeting Time 10.00 Date 10th November Cominos House 27 Greenslopes St, Edge Hill President s report As the new co-odinator for ARTescape, I wish to thank all the members who have come forward to help. It is an impressive list and much appreciated. We now have a 2013 ARTescape. We have a possible 6 new tutors, as soon as they have confirmed, I will let everyone know. The entries are slightly down on last year for the Annual Exhibition in January, but that was to be expected, the work that has come through so far is amazing, well done Our Judge for the Annual will be Richard Klekocuik from Tasmania. I am back doing the newsletter, as the new editor declined the position. I am mentioning this now, so you all have plenty of time to find a NEW President, this is due to a very heavy workload next year. I will continue to the AGM and I will continue as coordinator for ARTescape. However you will need someone for Exhibition co-ordinator and Newsletter Editor. Jennie 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: Jennie Scott Newsletter Editor: Jennie Scott (temp) 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. Membership: Helen Harman PO Box 1400 Cairns QLD 4870 Phone: 10453131 President: Jennie Scott cairnsartsociety@bigpond.com.au Jenniescott2@westnet.com.au CAS Website: www.cairnsartsociety.com Life is not the way it s supposed to be. It s the way it is. The way you cope With it is what makes the difference. Virginia Satir
PLEIN AIR PAINTING PLEIN AIR PAINTING FOR NEXT MONTH THIRD SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER 18 TH NOVEMBER We will be painting/drawing Cominos House in Greenslopes Street from 1.00 pm onwards on 18 November.. Lake Placid was fresh, cool and pleasant not many people go there now and the café has closed down so there are plenty of tables and lots of room for painting. We saw the results of Sid Kleeman s watercolour sketches from his overseas trip which were delightful. I will not be running Plein Air next year. If anyone else would like to run it please let me or Jennie know. rhonda.sciacca@bigpond.com Mob 0448 515999 QUARTERLY MINI-EXHIBITON. AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS was suggested by a member for December and we are going ahead with that. Just bring your painting with you to the December meeting of CAS (or arrange to get it there). Second Saturday of the month will be 9 December. The entry fee of $5 for either one or two entries. Bring a $5 note as there is no change. I will not be running these mini exhibitions next year. If anyone else would like to run them please let me or Jennie know. rhonda.sciacca@bigpond.com Mob 0448 515999 Beautiful Art Spaces is CALLING ALL LOCAL CREATIVES! We support local Creative Industries by brokering low cost spaces to practice, display, sell, and promote skills and products. The Beautiful Art Spaces initiative sees vacant shops and other empty spaces become filled. Beautiful Art Spaces currently have several fantastic retail shop spaces available in 3 great locations in the Cairns CBD. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at a small business, or are part of a dynamic arts co-op or collective? Beautiful Art Spaces is a great opportunity for you! The types of people and projects we are looking for: Local artists and creatives that are passionate, organised, committed, proactive, resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic, interesting, and flexible. Businesses/Projects that are innovative, unique, cultural, traditional, contemporary, unusual, different, vibrant, dynamic, organic and do not replicate existing businesses in the Cairns region. Beautiful Art Spaces must be open business hours. Applications are accepted all year round, with new spaces becoming available throughout the year. Available spaces will be matched to the most appropriate project usage as an on going process. If you are interested in securing a space, please download an application form. d.wallwork@cairns.qld.gov.au 07 4032 6633. Questions? Please contact Daniel Wallwork (Creative Partnerships) d.wallwork@cairns.qld.gov.au 2
Winsor & Newton lecture and workshop at KICK ARTS Insight Radical is an Inspiring Australian initiative that aims to create dialogue in the broader community about free radicals and their impact, both positive and negative, on health, materials such as paint and plastic, and the environment. In November KickArts Contemporary Arts will be hosting scientist Dr Renee Beale and contemporary artist Natalie O Connor who will be facilitating discussions and collaborative workshops When: 2 November, 10am-11am 11am Where: The Theatre, Centre of Contemporary Arts, 96 Abbott Street Cairns Cost: FREE Participate in a FREE lecture with scientist Dr Renee Beale and artist Natalie O Connor. This will be an informative lecture about the life of an artwork and will also provide opportunities to discuss how an artist s practice can impact the When: 2 November, Midday-4pm Where: The Space, Centre of Contemporary Arts, 96 Abbott Street Cairns Cost: $20 Following the discussion Insight Radical will be hosting a 4 hour hands on workshop where they will further demonstrate the connections of chemistry, colour, free radicals and the longevity of artwork. The workshop will explore both art materials and science experimentation. During the workshop participants will have the opportunity to produce works, which will form part of a collaborative art piece intended to travel with the Insight Radical exhibitions across Australia and London. KickArts on administration@kickarts.org.au or 4050 9494. Classes Fun Art Group 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. Art Lessons in Acrylic Held at 8 Fry Close Whitfield, Wednesday nights @6.30pm to 830pm Or Friday Mornings 9am to 12 noon Google Annette James or ph 4032 0882. Art Classes with Greg Dwyer Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Cominos House 27 Greenslopes St, Edge Hill Fees: $25 for a 3 hr class Classes are kept interesting with each student receiving individual attention. For details and bookings: mob: 0447 773 995 3
Got email? We can get news to you much more quickly if you give us an email address. You also get to receive this newsletter electronically and in full colour. This will save CAS a lot of time and money in folding and mailing hard copies of the newsletter. Please advise the membership officer of your email address, by sending an email to: cairnsartsociety@inaus.com.au CAS Christmas BBQ Trinity Beach After Dec CAS Meeting 8th Dec If anyone is interested please contact Vicky Cash :Treasurer 40553529 Cairns Art Society Annual Dinner After the CAS Exhibition Opening 18th January 8.00-8.30 Fettas Greek Taverna Grafton Street: 40516966 $35.00 per Head If you wish to attend please book your place with Fettas direct. It will be a set menu called Zorbas Feast I will print out the menu in the next newsletter 4
Paint with Bev Gribble Cominos House Classes Mondays 9.00 12.30 Except 1 st Monday of Month when it s 1.00 4.30 Medium: Acrylics or Oils Cost: $25 Friendly people who love to paint, develop new skills and enjoy a bit of fun at the same time! Call Bev: 0409 261 890 For your arts and business needs, come see the friendly staff at Art & Office 110 Scott Street Cairns PH: 4051 0552 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). Tuesday nights, 6.30-9pm, and 2nd Sunday each month 9am-4pm (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 me know if you wish to be added or removed from this list. Margaret Genever. life.drawingjcu@hotmail.com Now available from MANNELLI of Cairns CAS is proudly supported by 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 MAN- NELLI. Inspection of products available by appointment. Deliveries can be arranged. For more information please phone: 0438 007 929 or AH: 4036 0015. 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 for CAS members on evidence of membership. 5
CAIRNS POTTERS CLUB CHRISTMAS Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday 1 December 2012 8:00am 3:00pm 28a Grove Street, North Cairns Something for Everyone! Pottery, Sculpture, Arts and Crafts. Unique Gifts for the whole family. KIDS CLAY PLAY Plus A sausage sizzle and drinks The clubhouse is to be found across the railway lines, near the McLeod St Pioneer Cemetery. Free entry Hi Everyone The Potters Club has very kindly offered space at the Christmas Arts Fair for artwork. They can contact Lone white email lone@tpg.com.au or phone 07 40537508. God Bless you Brenda you will be Sadly Missed Brenda with Joan Macarone at the Cairns Art Society Exhibition 6
Next years dates CAS Annual Exhibition January 18th...February 17th 2013 Artescape Winter Workshop 22 nd July 26 th July...2013 Artist of the North October/November...2013 CAIRNS ARTescape 22-26 th July 2013 Winter School in the Tropic Enjoy visual arts at the Tanks Arts Centre Edge Hill Update.. G a r r y D u n c a n Get ready for an exciting Winter School in the Tropics! The Workshops are conducted over five days, which allows for intensive skill development and to indulge in your creative passion. Classes range from contemporary to traditional, and are suitable for beginners or advanced artists. ARTescape allows you the freedom to let your imagination run wild and to be courageous. Surrounded by like minded people you ll be inspired in the wonderful atmosphere at the Tanks. Cairns Art Society initiated ARTescape to bring some of Australia s leading tutors to Far North Queensland to sharpen and hone our arts practise skills and next year is no exception. We ll see the introduction of seven new tutors: Greg Allen (traditional watercolours with a contemporary twist), local artist Christine Eyres (fun with colour in oil or acrylic), an encaustic workshop will be presented by Mo Godbeer. Firm favourites Lyn Diefenbach, Garry Duncan, Greg Dwyer, Michael Ferris, Fu Hong will rejoin the tutorial team. Marcel Desbians, Patrick Carroll, Helen Cottle, Richard Klekocuik (Beginners class) Catherine Hamilton, Lorraine and Terry Lewitzca. 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! Classes fill up fast so to avoid disappointment, it s best to get in early and book now. If you require any further details or information or to enquire about a workshop vacancy, please contact the ARTescape Co-ordinator, Jennie Scott, on 40674180, email jenniescott2@westnet.com.au.www.cairnsartsociety.com.au Be inspired! Be creative! Be imaginative 7
Membership Form Cairns Art Society Inc., PO Box 1400 Q 4870 email: helen@cairnsartsociety.com Enclosed is the amount of $, payable to Cairns Art Society Inc. by: 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 Cairns Craft Centre, Cairns Drawing Supplies, Australian Art Framers and The Picture Framer on presentation of your card, plus discounted fees for CAS exhibitions and workshops. General meetings are held: At 10 am, 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 associations 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 recently changing our financial year to end 31 March, your membership will be current until 31 March 2013 If you have any further queries: Please contact Helen on 4045 3131 or email: helen@cairnsartsociety.com 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 / rejoining my membership 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 31 st March 2012 Receipt Date: No. 8
If undeliverable return to: Cairns Art Society Inc. PO Box 1400 Cairns QLD 4870 Print Post Approved PP434044/0012 SURFACE MAIL POSTAGE PAID AUSTRALIA www.cairnsartsociety.com If you have any further queries: Please contact Jennie on 40674180 or email:.jenniescott2@westnet.com.au 9