Musson Lane Gallery Open This Saturday, 8th October 2022 From 10am – 4pm
Visit us at the Musson Lane Gallery tomorrow, 8th October 2022 from 10am-4pm.
Our feature artist for this month is Josephine Blue and we have over 100 works from our members.
Come purchase beautiful original art and lovely handmade gifts from our local artists. You can buy them for yourself, or give them as gifts to your friends, and family.
This is a great opportunity to appreciate some local creativity and you can also meet some of the artists on duty and join in with your local art community!
We look forward to seeing you!
The address is Unit 2, 1 Musson Lane, Richmond, NSW 2753.
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Musson Lane Gallery Open 1st October 2022 10am – 4pm
Come visit us at the Musson Lane Gallery this Saturday, 1st October 2022 from 10am-4pm.
Our feature artist for this month is Josephine Blue and we have over 100 works from our members.
Come purchase beautiful original art and lovely handmade gifts from our local artists. You can buy them for yourself, or give them as gifts to your friends, and family.
This is a great opportunity to appreciate some local creativity and you can also meet some of the artists on duty and join in with your local art community!
Covid safe practices are in place. We look forward to seeing you!
The address is Unit 2, 1 Musson Lane, Richmond, NSW 2753.
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You can deliver your entry forms in person to Musson Lane Gallery, Richmond Art Supplies, in the post, or you can scan your form and email it to info [@] mtas.com.au and pay your fees online. Make sure to label your transaction if you pay by bank transfer please.
Our Spring Affair Exhibition 2022 is on at the Richmond School of Arts, from the 21st until the 23rd of October 2022.
The opening is Friday, 21st October, 7pm at Richmond School of Arts, Cnr of West Market and March St Richmond and will continue Sat, 22nd 10am – 5pm & Sun, 23rd 10am – 4pm.
Combined Art Societies of Sydney ‘ART AT THE TOP’ Weekend of Workshops 26th – 28th November 2022
Join CASS at their ‘ART AT THE TOP’ Weekend of Workshops from 26th -28th November 2022. Please note spots are filling up fast, so don’t miss out!
The event will be held at The Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops. It will be great to be able to get Tutors and artists together once again for a weekend of learning and comradery.
Musson Lane Gallery Open Tomorrow, 24th September 2022 From 10am – 4pm
Come visit us at the Musson Lane Gallery this Saturday, 24th September 2022 from 10am-4pm.
Our feature artist for this month is Yvonne West and we have over 100 works from our members.
Come purchase beautiful original art and lovely handmade gifts from our local artists. You can buy them for yourself, or give them as gifts to your friends, and family.
This is a great opportunity to appreciate some local creativity and you can also meet some of the artists on duty and join in with your local art community!
Covid safe practices are in place. We look forward to seeing you!
The address is Unit 2, 1 Musson Lane, Richmond, NSW 2753.
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John Rice Oil Painting Workshop “Gum Trees, Rivers, She Oaks in Oils” Sunday, 9th October 2022
The Nepean Art Society is excited to have a full-day workshop with John Rice on Sunday, 9th October 2022 covering “Gum Trees, Rivers, She Oaks in Oils.” Please hurry and register your interest as there are only a few spots left!
Date: Sunday, 9th October 2022 Time: 9am – 4pm (Set up time from 8.30am) Venue: Nepean Art Society Studio, 4 Lawson St Emu Plains Price: $120 (Members). $150 (non-members – includes membership)
Workshop Information: In addition to completing a landscape painting step by step, the workshop will cover drawing, perspective, colour theory, tonal recession, composition, art materials and many other things designed to help you become a better artist.
Competency Level: It is suitable for absolute beginners to the more advanced.
About John Rice:
John learned most of his painting skills from getting out and painting thousands of paintings. His primary influences have been the Heidelberg School of Australian impressionists and the work of Sir Hans Heysen.
A former schoolteacher and Principal with 40 years of experience, John conducts workshops and demonstrations at his home studio in Mulgoa and for many Sydney, country and interstate art groups. He is also frequently called upon as a judge for art society exhibitions.
John has won numerous awards for his work and has held 14 successful solo exhibitions. He is an exhibiting member of the Royal Art Society of NSW. You can see more of John’s work at: www.johnricegallery.bigcartel.com
Hawkesbury Art Fair 2022 23rd September – 23rd October 2022
Opening night for the Hawkesbury Art Fair exhibition is tonight! 23rd September at 6pm – 8pm and the exhibition will continue until 23rd October 2022. Light refreshments provided.
Our MTAS Artists from MTAS in this year’s exhibition are Mark Wilson, Maryanne Jones, Virginia Wheatley, Sue Gasser, Melody Tallon, Sue Rea and Elaine Foulsham.
A range of organisations are showcased in the Art Fair and include the Macquarie Towns Arts Society, Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshop, Piggery Lane Studios, Hawkesbury Artists and Artisans Trail and more.
It is an opportunity for local artists to exhibit and sell their work. Residents and visitors to the area can buy original art from the region’s best-known accomplished and up-and-coming artists.
Make sure you have your double vaccination and head on down to see the show.
Musson Lane Gallery Open This Saturday, 17th September 2022 From 10am – 4pm
Visit us at the Musson Lane Gallery this Saturday, 17th September 2022 from 10am-4pm.
Our feature artist for this month is Yvonne West and we have over 100 works from our members.
Come purchase beautiful original art and lovely handmade gifts from our local artists. You can buy them for yourself, or give them as gifts to your friends, and family.
This is a great opportunity to appreciate some local creativity and you can also meet some of the artists on duty and join in with your local art community!
Covid safe practices are in place. We look forward to seeing you!
The address is Unit 2, 1 Musson Lane, Richmond, NSW 2753.
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MTAS Annual General Meeting & Talk by Sue Kennedy ‘Art Therapy’ – 13th Sept 2022
This is a reminder: On September 13th we have our Annual General Meeting, 7:30pm at the Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor.
Followed by a talk from Sue Kennedy about Art Therapy.
By focusing on art, regardless of form, a person can explore their own creativity, providing themselves with valuable insight into who they are, especially in relation to certain areas of their life. To find out more about Sue’s talk please follow this link: www.mtas.com.au/art-therapy-talk-by-sue-kennedy-13th-sept
Your Art Society Needs You!
Our Art Society is run by volunteers and we need your help to continue. This year our committee has worked tirelessly to facilitate our artistic endeavors as a society and support our members.
Our President Kym Morris has done a brilliant job and will be standing down. She is however happy to continue as Vice President to support whoever will step into the position of President.
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
Also this year we have to move from our current home Musson Lane by the end of December 2022. We need support from our community and members to help us find a new home.
We want MTAS to continue into the future so please consider joining the committee.
REMEMBER we also need members present to vote!
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
We also have Non Committee Positions that need to be filled.
This means you have a role to help the society but are not expected to attend committee meetings, even though most welcome:
Newsletter & Graphic Editor, Field day Organiser, Exhibition Manager, Exhibition Equip Mgr, Catering Supper, Catering Exhibitions, Functions RSA, Public Officer, CASS Representative, Librarian, Assistant Librarian, Open Day Organisers (Yarramundi), and Historian/Archives Officer.
Both members and non members are welcome to our meetings to view an inspirational artist at work each month, as well as the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.
This meeting is free to attend. Tea, coffee & supper will be supplied.
Please remember to park outside the car park as it closes early.
The opening is Friday, 21st October, 7pm at Richmond School of Arts, Cnr of West Market and March St Richmond and will continue Sat, 22nd 10am – 5pm & Sun, 23rd 10am – 4pm.
