Category: Uncategorized

The ‘Art of Sydney’ Awards Exhibition 2023

Combined Art Societies of Sydney
‘Art of Sydney’ Exhibition
24th – 26th March 2023

Macquarie Towns Arts Society is participating in the CASS ‘Art of Sydney’ Exhibition from 24th-26th March 2023 at the Prince Henry Centre, 2 Coast Hospital Rd. Little Bay.

The annual Art of Sydney Awards Exhibition is a premier event showcasing the work of artists from the fourteen-member societies which together are the Combined Art Societies of Sydney (CASS).

To view previous winners, visit www.combinedartsocieties.com/art-of-sydney
For more info about CASS events, visit www.combinedartsocieties.com

Look forward to seeing you there!

FOHacaRG Printmaking Workshop with Mellissa Read-Devine, 15th April 2023

FOHacaRG Printmaking Workshop
with Mellissa Read-Devine
Saturday, 15th April 2023

The Friends of Hawkesbury art community and Regional Gallery (FOHacaRG) will have a Printmaking Workshop with Mellissa Read-Devine (in conjunction with the Prints on Paper Exhibition) on Saturday, 15th April 2023.

The workshop will be from 10am – 4pm at the Stan Stevens Studio, Derrubbin Centre, Windsor.
$80 plus optional materials pack $23.

Bookings will close on 31st March.

For info, bookings & payment details ph Margaret 45774440 or email mingteck@bigpond.com.

For more info about the workshop and Prints on Paper Exhibition, visit www.fohacarg.com.au.

Reminder: Musson Lane Gallery Pickup – Sunday, 4th Dec

Musson Lane Gallery Pickup
Sunday, 4th December
From 10am-2pm

Hi MTAS Members,

Please note that ALL artworks and crafts must be collected and taken out from our Musson Lane Gallery on Sunday, 4th of December from 10am to 2pm.

After that date, we will be taking everything out of Musson Lane Gallery and will be preparing to move. We can’t be held responsible for your craft or artwork during our move.

If you are not able to come on Sunday, pls contact Mary Ann at 0428 441 437. 

We will move the belongings that we use for exhibitions and our archives etc, to storage, but we would dearly love to be able to find a new home.

If you have any suggestions or could offer any assistance please contact our President Satya at 0483 895 098 or email info [@] mtas.com.au.

For more news about MTAS, you can follow us 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-T77T1Pcw

Notice: Musson Lane Closure 26th June — 9th July

Musson Lane Closure 26th June – 9th July 2021
MTAS activities suspended

Dear MTAS Members,

Please note that with the Sydney COVID Restrictions in place our Musson Lane Gallery will be closed until Friday 9th of July.

All activities at this venue, including the 6th July Paint Along Open Day, will be suspended at this time.

The expected date of re-opening is Saturday 10th July 2021, but we will keep you informed of any further news.

The Children’s School Holiday Workshops are also suspended until further notice.
We will endeavour to have our Demonstration Meeting with Penny Oates on the 13th of July with a limit of 25 people, along with Zoom and Covid safe practices in place.

At the moment we are not aware of any local cases in the Hawkesbury, but we hope that everyone stays safe and we will keep a close eye on the NSW Government website for more information.
Stay safe and keep on with your Art projects!

Many regards,

MTAS Committee.

MTAS Gallery Open this Saturday June 26th

Musson Lane Gallery
This Saturday, 26th June 2021
Open 10am – 4pm

Our MTAS Gallery at Musson Lane houses beautiful local art and craft. We have stunning original art for your walls and lovely hand made gifts for your friends, family, or even yourself, all made by local Australian artists.

You can view and purchase these unique local paintings, pottery, jewellery, resin crafts, and more every Saturday from 10am – 4pm.

The address is Unit 2, 1 Musson Lane, Richmond, NSW 2753.

You can also meet some of the artists on duty and join in with your local art community!

Social distancing and Covid safe practices are in place.

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!

For more news about MTAS, you can follow us 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-T77T1Pcw

MTAS Autumn Exhibition 2021 Winners

Congratulations to all the winners
for this year’s MTAS Autumn Exhibition

Congratulations to all our winners for their wonderful works in our beautiful Autumn Exhibition!

People’s Choice Winners:

1st: Guenter Barth no. 8 “Tropical Rainforest”

2nd: Sharon Moroney no. 48 “The Vanishing”

 

3rd: John Shields no. 60 “Sunlit Pastures Richmond Lowlands”

Voting Winner:

Congratulations to the lucky voter who was drawn at the end of the exhibition: Duncan Keir

Thanks to all who visited during our exhibition and hope to see you at Musson Lane Gallery to view our next lot of works from 26th June.

For more news about MTAS, you can follow us 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-T77T1Pcw

5-Day Oil Painting with John Wilson on 16th-20th June 2021

Artist Retreat in Outback Queensland
Hosted by John Wilson – 5 Day Oil Painting
16th – 20th June 2021

For anyone who is interested in joining John Wilson for a 5 day oil painting retreat at the Living Arts Centre, Blackall in June here are some details below. We are looking forward to seeing John for our Demonstration Meeting on 8th June.

When: 16th – 20th June 2021
Where: Living Arts Centre, Blackall, QLD
Cost: $2100 – 5 Days, 6 Nights
All inclusive. All meals, accommodation, activities & tutor fees included.

View the Retreat Itinerary PDF & Booking Form here:
Retreat Itinerary
Booking Form

Non-painting partners welcome.

To book please contact Alina at blackallcultural@bigpond.com

More info at www.blackallcultural.org.au

Hawkesbury Show Roster 23rd-25th April 2021

Hi MTAS Members,

We need volunteers for the Hawkesbury Show on 23rd-25th April.

We need 4 people on at all times please. There will be an Entry Desk by the Main Door (old Photography position). You will watch/police those coming in and sell catalogues.

The Sales Desk will also be in its usual (exit) position. There will be Stewards (Gary Hudson, Kym Morris, Sheila Sharp + others) who will sit and help.

If we get your name in time, you will have A FREE ENTRY TICKET.

Please let us know as soon as possible if you can help.

Currently:
Friday, 23rd April
10am – 1.30pm –  Peter Jansen, Maryanne Jones.
1.30pm – 5pm – Jackie Flower
5pm – 9pm – Mark Wilson

Saturday, 24th April
10am – 1.30pm – Tammy Porter, Sheilana Prosper, Betty Ferson
1.30pm – 5pm – Tammy Porter
5pm – 9pm – Deidre Morrison, Satya Morrison

Sunday, 25th April
10am – 1.30pm – Gloria Galvin
1.30pm – 5pm –

Please Contact Sheila  0408 161 284 or info [@] mtas.com.au asap with inquiries or to volunteer on the roster.

New Tie Dye a T-Shirt (BYO T-Shirt) Workshop – Thurs 15th April

New Tie Dye Workshop Thurs, 15th April

Due to popular demand we have put another Tie Dye workshop on for our School Holiday Workshop Program these holidays for next Thursday morning 10am – 12nn, 15th April.

Don’t forget to bring your own t-shirt and come and join the fun for kids 5-15 years!

We still have some space in our other workshops too this week so check out the full program on our home page

And book in for some School Holiday Fun!

Call Deidre for more info and to book on 0412 979 731

© 2024. "Macquarie Towns Arts Society". Site by sm.com