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JANUARY 2012 |
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Dear BAG Members,
The Members’ Exhibition 2011 completed another very successful BAG year.
We had over 200 entries this year. The quality of the work was of an exceptional standard. We would like to thank Pam Wragg and Geoff Dupree who were our judges this year. We also want to thank our Awards Sponsors: Bendigo Bank, Melbourne Artists’ Supplies, Hampton Art Supplies, Walkers Ceramics, and the Humphery and Hutchison families for their generosity. It was also fantastic to see so many junior entrants.We congratulate all of the winners.
Kay Bunnett Award for Painting
Equal Winners:
Jennifer Buntine “Briars”
Judge’s comments: “Fine observation of space and atmosphere in an ordinary, everyday situation; the simple inappropriateness of the technique leads to a telling image.”
David Ikin “Blues for Green”
Judge’s comments: “Good balance of colours, spaciousness, transparency and energy generating a joyous world.”
Inez Hutchison Encouragement Award
Winner: Neil Watson “Preparing for the Race”
Judge’s comments: “Gentle and affectionate observation and technique make for a clear and memorable image.”
Bendigo Bank Best Watercolour Award
Winner: Gaye Beyers “Winterlight”
Judge’s comments: “Strong, simple image which captures the intended mood completely.”
Hampton Art Supplies Award for Drawing
Winner: Rebecca Robinson “Brighton Town Hall”
Judge’s comments: “Intensely observed and rendered, making a strongly expressive image.”
Melbourne Artists’ Supplies Class Award
Winner: Lynette King “Uluru”
Judge’s comments: “Beautifully painted work of a difficult, elusive subject. Original and appropriate technical solution to represent the dry grass, bushes and bare ground as well as the very deep receding distance.”
Highly Commended in Painting Section
David Ikin and Lee Goller
Community Carers’ Anonymous Award
Winner: Patricia Tandy ”Warrum Bungles”
Highly Commended: Stella Limberis and Veronica Robinson
Walkers Ceramics and Beaumaris Art Group 3 Dimensional Painting and Relief Award Winner: Valerie Una Stow ”My Day in Blue”
Highly Commended: Diane Pearce and Anda Roche
James & Nicky Humphery Sculpture Award
Winner: Mary Currin Clarke ”Fiddleback”
Highly Commended: John McKee
James & Nicky Humphery Ceramic Award
Winner: Carmen Skrobonja ”Bird Tree”
Highly Commended: Magdalena Dmowska and John McKee
Judge’s comment: “Traditionally, sculpture is about 3 dimensional form and space. Today there are no boundaries. Ultimately the artist selects the subject he feels can best carry his message and our response to the work is intuitive.
When viewing the work I want to get the excitement, the conflict, the feeling that during the creation something new was discovered by the artist and incorporated into the work…
Art is learned from art and not art theory. Each student of art must start at the beginning. All must be learnt afresh by each generation. Drawing has to be learned, materials and tools have to be mastered with skill and care…Thank you.”
Congratulations to Dominique Taylor, Asher Kardashan, Tara Baker, Lucy Green and Mia Derham who won encouragement awards in the Junior Section.
Congratulations to Hugh Foster and Magdalena Dmowska who won the People’s Choice Award ex aequo.
Coralie Lewis curated the Members’ Exhibition and along with her team of volunteer helpers did a wonderful job with the organisation, hanging, cataloguing and smooth running of the whole exhibition. Thank you Coralie for a job well done and many, many thanks to all who helped you.
Libby Smith and her team of helpers did a great job coordinating the Members’ Market and running the sausage sizzle.
Our annual Members’ Lunch was a wonderful success with around 40 members enjoying a picnic in the park. Great atmosphere, relaxed, low key event; friends and colleagues sharing food and wine on a beautiful sunny day.
New Classes
In 2012 we are going to offer two new classes. Peter McGann will be running a Japanese Printmaking Class on Wednesday mornings 10am - 12pm. Pam Wragg has offered to run a Sculpture class in 2012.
It is a great honour for us to have experienced artists like Peter and Pam teaching at BAG and I am confident their classes will attract a lot of interest from Members.
Please register your interest as soon as possible.
Juliette Wegdam will not be teaching in term 1 but will be back in Term 2. We have a new tutor Jennifer Clarke who will take over Juliette’s class in Term 1.
Volunteering
Our office has been run for the last 7 months by Volunteers – these girls have made sure everything has run efficiently. Thank you so much to Margaret Richards, Libby Smith, Magdalena Dmowska, Di Pearce, Geri Colson, Suzanne Kaldor and Cheryl Taylor.
Please remember Committee positions are also voluntary and unpaid.
Thanks to Betty Jennings and Jill Haertel who have been keeping our kitchens sparkling clean and making sure there is fresh milk in the fridge.
Hugh Foster, David Ikin and John Thompson have been a wonderful help with maintenance – Hugh fixed all the broken easels and David and John did a great job of painting the front door and under the windows. Thanks guys.
How can you help?
- We would welcome volunteers to help in the office. If you can give one morning a week (short term offers are also welcome) for this most rewarding role please call the office or Marg Richards on 9589 5980
- Specialist help is required to maintain the BAG website. The web site needs to be kept updated at least once a month. If you have skills in this area please call Julia Clements 0418626266 to offer your assistance.
- Other areas in need of specialist skills include, promotion and advertising, maintenance, bookkeeping and gallery bookings. We have members willing to pitch in but occasional advice would be welcome.
- Committee members. The Art Group operates under a constitution that requires a committee of management to provide stewardship. The AGM (see below) is the time to elect office bearers for the year. The office bearers are only the “coathanger” of the committee. If you can assist by contributing ideas, co-ordinating activities, getting around to promote the group, please put yourself forward.
Volunteering is a core part of organizations like BAG and we need many more of you to step forward. Please if you have been thinking about Volunteering now is the time.
Annual General Meeting
The Committee of Management invites Members to attend the Annual General Meeting of Beaumaris Art Group Inc. to be held at BAG Painting Studio on Monday 27 February 2012 at 7.30pm. All welcome.
At this meeting the President and Treasurer will review the year’s activities, followed by an election of office bearers for 2012. If you are interested in nominating for the President, Treasurer or Secretary, please complete the attached nomination form and return to the office (if posting a nomination please make sure to allow a few days for delivery). Nominations must be received by 1PM Monday, 20th February (the post box will be cleared at this time also.
New committee members would be most welcome. You can submit a formal nomination form as a general member, or approach the new committee once elected and offer your services.
Important Dates:
Monday 20th February, 2012. 1PM Close of nominations for Committee.
Monday 27th February, 2012. 7:30PM AGM. In the 2D Studio
PS Any community member can attend the AGM. However, only members with 2012 registration (or lifelong status) are eligible to vote. Membership is annual, and becomes due on February 2nd each year.
Members News
Congratulations to Pat Judd who was Highly Commended at MAANZ National Exhibition this year.
Congratulations also to Annee Kelly who won first prize in the Melbourne Society of Women Painters’ and Sculptors’ Exhibition, first prize in the Brighton Art Society Exhibition and Highly Commended in the Mordialloc Rotary Art Show.
Congratulation to Lise Toft, Pat Judd, Noel Sheard, Christine Neale, Suzanne Miles, Lynette King, Coralie Lewis and Magdalena Dmowska whose artworks were purchased during our Annual Members Exhibition. Well done!
Our former teacher, much loved by BAG members, Cerise Ward has just completed her Master’s Degree. She has invited all BAG members to come to her Master’s Exhibition. Opening will be on 2 February from 5-7pm at Project Gallery D.I.08, Faculty of Art Design and Architecture of Monash University, 900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East.
Whoops !- Our apologies to Corinne Boston for not mentioning in previous Bulletin that she was a joint organizer with Margaret Amond of the Archibeau event.
Our Teachers are all also to be congratulated for another successful year. Thank you to Betty Jennings, Clive Sinclair, Marie-Louise Anderson, Juliette Wegdam, Michelle Zuccolo, Jane Sears, Alison Pilcher, Agata Lelek, Valda Cuming and Andrei Davidoff. We look forward to another successful year in 2012.
Art Supplies Clearance
Caulfield Art Supplies
564a Hawthorn Road, Caulfield (near North Road).
Mon - Wed - Saturday or call 0412328798
Brand new top quality art supplies. Cheapest price anywhere. Giveaways.
New Sponsor
We have a new sponsor – Dave Sharpe runs a professional window cleaning business and has kindly offered to clean the windows at BAG without charge. Please support him as he supports us and give him a call when your windows need cleaning next time.
Dave’s phone number is 0459 923 920.
Financial results 2011
BAG Treasurer Mark Gwizdalla reports that the financial results in 2011 are positive. The replacement of the paid administrative role by Volunteers from July 2011 has played a significant role in improving the financial situation. Volunteers who have manned the office have been diligent with accepting, processing and following up on payments and their commitment to art and to BAG is enormously positive. The financial report for 2011 will be provided at the AGM in February 2012.
Term 1 2012
Term 1 starts Monday 6th February 2012.
The BAG office will be open from Monday 30th January 2012 between 10am and 1pm.
To secure your place please make sure you book your class and remember that your BAG membership is also due.
The Committee wishes you all a very happy, creative New Year and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2012.