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MTAS Newsletter October 2021

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MTAS October Newsletter 2021

Hi MTAS Members,

We hope you are all staying safe and well.

Here is your October 2021 Newsletter.

Please click the link to view the PDF: October Newsletter

You can also check our channels for more on MTAS:
MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw

You can find past newsletters on this page of our website:
www.mtas.com.au/mtas-newsletters

Stay safe and creative everyone.

Many regards,
The MTAS Committee.

Deidre Morrison – October Demonstration – Hawkesbury River Scene

“Navua Reserve” Deidre Morrison

 

“The Bushland’s Crimson Glory”, Virginia Wheatley

Virginia Wheatley – October Featured Artist

Monthly Meeting 12th Oct Demo Deidre Morrison Oils ‘Hawkesbury River Scene’

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Monthly Meeting: Demo via Zoom 12th October 7.30pm
Oil Painting “Hawkesbury River Scene” by Deidre Morrison

On the 12th of October at 7.30pm we have our Monthly Meeting where Deidre Morrison will Demonstrate Oil Painting a “Hawkesbury River Scene.” This will be delivered via Zoom.

The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87215453401

Deidre Morrison has been in the Hawkesbury as an artist and art teacher for the last 30 years. Holding a Diploma in Art Education and co-owning Richmond Art Supplies Art Shop in the main street of Richmond, Deidre loves to share her creativity with the art community in the area.

Deidre is proficient with many mediums – oils, watercolour, acrylics, pastel, pencil, charcoal, screen-prints, drawing, illustration, murals, posters, print making and crafting.

Join us to watch how Deidre paints her beautiful water scenes and imparts some of her brilliant skills to us as she demonstrates.

You can see more of Deidre’s work here
www.deidremorrison.com.au

Please remember to register your attendance for zoom at info [@] mtas.com.au

Both members and non members are welcome to join us for our meetings to view an inspirational artist at work each month, as well as the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.

Contact Annemarie for more info: 0429 234 873

Follow MTAS on our channels too:

MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pc

Reminder: MTAS September Challenge: The Hawkesbury

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Update: Art Challenge: September 2021

This is a reminder and update for the September Art Challenge!

You can make any kind of art you like that encapsulates the Hawkesbury theme or something relating to the Hawkesbury and are welcome to use physical or digital mediums for the art you create.
This is a challenge for your own work and artistic sensibilities not a replication inspired by another artist’s work as in August’s challenge. 

The purple noon's transparent might

Arthur Streeton – ‘the purple noon’s transparent might’

Margaret Olley - 'Hawkesbury Flowers and Pears'

Margaret Olley – ‘Hawkesbury Flowers and Pears’

Please post your submission to the pinned Facebook Challenge Post for September and you can also e-mail to info [@] mtas.com.au with any important accompanying details needed; such as size. medium, title or if it is for sale you can add the price.

We will post any that are emailed for everyone to enjoy and see as well 🙂

Submissions for the challenge will close September 30th 2021.

Let’s get creative and have fun.

MTAS Committee

Follow MTAS on our channels:
MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pc

MTAS Kids School Holiday Workshops 20th – 30th September 2021

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MTAS School Holiday Art & Crafts Program Via Zoom
From 20th – 30th September 2021

The MTAS Kids School Holiday Workshops are on again!
Due to Covid Restrictions these classes will be held via Zoom.
For 5-15yr olds. Limit of 10 students per workshop.

Cost: $10 per workshop per child; all equipment supplied.
Bookings Essential: phone Marcella on 0400 185 807 for Zoom link & bank details.

Date 10am-11.30am 2pm-3.30pm
Mon, 20th Sept Draw Paint Dinosaurs Draw Insects & Spiders
Tues, 21st Sept Draw Fantasy Creatures ~
Wed, 22nd Sept Draw Dragons Draw Sea Creatures
Thurs, 23rd Sept ~ ~
Fri, 24th Sept Draw Mermaids & Fairies ~
Mon, 27th Sept Make Dragons Make Fairy Garden Decorations
Tues, 28th Sept Make Halloween Creatures ~
Wed, 29th Sept Decorate Hope Stones ~
Thurs, 30th Sept Make Crazy Critters ~

 

MTAS Committee.

Follow MTAS on our channels:
MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pc

MTAS Art Challenge — September’s Theme: The Hawkesbury

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Art Challenge: September 2021 “The Hawkesbury”

Joesph Lycett - View of the Wilberforce

Joesph Lycett – ‘View of the Wilberforce’

Hawkesbury—NSW art gallery

Elioth Gruner – ‘Spring Frost’

MTAS is pleased to announce the online Art Challenge theme for September is “The Hawkesbury.”

You can make any kind of art you like that encapsulates this theme or something relating to the Hawkesbury and are welcome to use physical or digital mediums for the art you create. Please be aware, this is a challenge for your own work and artistic sensibilities not a replication inspired by another artist’s work.

Please post your submission to the Facebook challenge post that will be pinned for you to find and you can also e-mail to info [@] mtas.com.au with any important accompanying details needed; such as size. medium, title or if it is for sale you can add the price.

Midday Sydney Long 1896

Sydney Long – ‘Midday’

We will post any that are emailed for everyone to enjoy and see as well 🙂

Submissions for the challenge will close September 30th 2021.

Let’s get creative and have fun.

MTAS Committee

Follow MTAS on our channels:
MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pc

The purple noon's transparent might

Arthur Streeton – ‘The purple noon’s transparent might’

Margaret Olley - 'Hawkesbury Flowers and Pears'

Margaret Olley – ‘Hawkesbury Flowers and Pears’

Craft Alive Great International Craft Show on 16th-19th Sept 2021

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The Great International Craft Show
Series 11 ‘Christmas Shopping & Projects’
 16th – 19th September 2021

 

The Great International Craft Show is an interactive online experience. Just like a physical event, vendors ‘man their stands’ running demonstrations, event offers and with welcoming chatter. There are hourly live updates, vendors online to chat, demos and event news.

Doors open 9.30am AEST (Sydney time) from Thursday,  16th until Sunday, 19th September 2021.

Event features and locations:
Shopping hall: gics.craftalive.com.au
Live feed: www.facebook.com/CraftAlive
Classrooms: gics.craftalive.com.au/classroom
Video Library – gics.craftalive.com.au/classroom

You don’t need to book classes. Just subscribe to the classroom to access all new classes and the entire online video library.
No time limits. Class are available 24/7 and remain in the library ongoing.

For the first time, the GICS-Classroom is FREE. Get hands on with free access to classes during the event thanks to Making It Australia.

Click here, hit subscribe and select free access: gics.craftalive.com.au/classroom

Download the schedule now: GICS Schedule PDF.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Reminder Tonight: Monthly Meeting AGM & Digital Art Talk

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Reminder for Tonight:
Monthly Meeting 14th September 7.30pm
AGM & Digital Art Talk by Satya Morrison

Tonight 14th September at 7.30pm via Zoom we have our AGM and then a Presentation given by Satya Morrison on Digital Art & Image Optimisation for Websites.

Here is the Zoom link for tonight: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81892810299

Please register your attendance by emailing info [@] mtas.com.au.

We need members to come along and form a quorum and vote even if you have not nominated for a role.

Please support your Art Society and join us to learn more about Digital Art as well.

Look forward to seeing you tonight.

Follow MTAS on our channels:
MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pc

 

Reminder: Monthly Meeting 14th Sept – AGM & Digital Art Talk

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Reminder: Monthly Meeting 14th September 7.30pm

AGM & Digital Art Talk by Satya Morrison

Next week on 14th September at 7.30pm we have our AGM and then a Presentation via Zoom given by Satya Morrison on Digital Art & Image Optimisation for Websites.

Satya will be covering a range of Software that can be used to create digital art both on desktop and mobile devices.

You do not need to have a lot of technical skills to get started with making and managing your Digital Art & Images online.

It can be a lot of fun!

Satya has over 25 years experience in this field as a Graphic Designer and Web Designer. She also currently helps to manage our MTAS website and online presence.

Join us to learn more about this great medium for creating a wide range of digital art and learn skills to manage your photos of your non digital artworks to put online.

Please remember to register your attendance for zoom at info [@] mtas.com.au

Here is the Zoom link for the night: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81892810299

Our Annual General Meeting

Our Art Society is run by volunteers and our dedicated committee has worked very hard through the year to keep things going during these challenging times.

We are always in need of new people to help run the Society and would love to see some more members helping out with the roles listed below.

If you, your friends or family can assist please let us know. You do not need to be an artist yourself to fill these roles, but some interest in arts and crafts is welcome.

To nominate yourself or another person please email to info [@] mtas.com.au

All positions will be declared vacant on the night and anyone interested in taking on a position to help out the Society can email info [@] mtas.com.au or call Pat Bakarich on 0415 200 446 for more information.

The Committee positions are listed below:

(1) President

(2) Vice President

(3) Secretary

(4) Treasurer

(5) Assistant Secretary

(6) Assistant Treasurer

(7) Publicity Officer

(8) Membership Officer

(9) Functions Officer

(10) Children’s Art Classes Co-ordinator

Follow MTAS on our channels too:

MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pc

 

Hawkesbury Art Prize Entry Date Extended 15th Oct 2021

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Hawkesbury Art Prize New Entry Date 15th Oct 2021

Hi MTAS members,

After careful consideration of evolving Covid policy changes The Hawkesbury Art Prize Committee have changed the dates for entry and the Exhibition.

The new dates have been carefully evaluated to balance the needs of organisers, members and all those involved, whilst meeting the requirements of current social restrictions and in the spirit of keeping the event alive.

www.hawkesburyartprize.com.au

These are the NEW key dates:

Entries NOW Close: 5:00pm Wednesday 15th October 2021

27th October – Finalists notified

27th November – Opening night, awarding of prizes by Susan Templeman MP

27th November – 12th December 2021 – Exhibition of finalists

Now you have more time to enter or re-enter if you already have.

We look forward to seeing it then!

MTAS Committee

You can also check our channels for more on MTAS:
MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw

MTAS Newsletter September 2021

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MTAS September Newsletter 2021

Hi MTAS Members,

Here is your September 2021 Newsletter.

Please use this link to view your Newsletter: September Newsletter

You can also check our channels for more on MTAS:
MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw

You can find past newsletters on this page of our website:
www.mtas.com.au/mtas-newsletters

Stay safe and creative everyone.

Many regards,
The MTAS Committee.

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