We are very pleased to advise that MTAS has shown well in the Combined Art Societies of Sydney Art of Sydney Awards this year. Around 435 paintings were entered and MTAS artists were successful in Sections 2,3,4 and 5.

Gloria Galvin was the Winner of Section 2, Water Medium, with her painting ‘Collector’s Corner’ and Joy Myers Creed won Section 3 Drawing and Mixed Media with ‘Comfortable Connection’. Other awards were to Julie Simmons, Penelope Oates, Deidre Morrison, Kym Morris, Patricia Latta and Mellissa Read-Devine.

View the 28th CASS Art of Sydney Winners PDF here

Here is a list of MTAS award winners:

KASEY SEALY – JUDGES COMMENTS

OVERALL:  An exhibition of high standards from various societies around and in Sydney – a credit to all members. I can see the work that goes into it to make it a success. Well done.” Kasey Sealy.

Section 2 – Water medium

Winner                                   Gloria Galvin                              Collectors Corner

“A complex watercolour nicely composed and good use of the paper to give light and transparency.”

Very Highly Commended    Julie Simmons                           Queensland Blues

“A well drawn and composed watercolour.”

Highly Commended             Julie Simmons                           It’s a bit dry

Commended                         Julie Simmons                           Nitmilik

Section 3 – Drawing and Mixed Media

Winner                                   Joy Myers Creed                       Comfortable Connection

“Nicely drawn and composed with a little mystery to it – good colour harmony as well.”

Section 4 – Abstract

Very Highly Commended    Joy Myers Creed                       Luna Cycle

“Good pattern and composition, also dynamic colour use. Nice technique.”

Highly Commended             Penelope Oates                        Imprint

Commended                         Deidre Morrison                       Into Blue

Commended                         Kym Morris                                To Feel the Essence

Section 5 – 9” x 5”

Commended                         Patricia Latta                             Roses

Commended                         Mellissa Read-Devine              Rest is not Idleness

Commended                         Gloria Galvin                              Fishing Boats

We hope to see as many as can be there on the Saturday afternoon 2-4pm for the Awards presentations.

Where:
Australian National Maritime Museum,
The Terrace Room, 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour,
Sydney (Wheel chair accessible)

When:
Australia Day Weekend: From Thur 25 Jan to Sun 28 Jan 2018

FREE Admission to the Art Exhibition:
Daily – Thursday, January 25 – 9.30am to 6pm;
Friday January 26 – (Australia Day) 9.30am to 8pm
Saturday, January 27 – 9.30am to 6pm
Sunday, January 28 – 9.30am to 5pm

Presentation of Awards is on Saturday afternoon, 27th January, 2018
2pm to 4pm – the Terrace Room, Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour

Our next Monthly Demonstration Meeting is Tuesday 14^th November 7.30pm

Come and try new products with John Dywer from Canson Australia

Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George St Windsor

$5 Entry at the Door, Supper Provided

Please park outside due to car park early closure

All Welcome

Enquiries Phone Deidre or Satya 02 45783 555 or www.mtas.com.au

This month, we are pleased to welcome John Hockney to our monthly meeting for Tuesday, 9th May, 7:30 pm at the Stans Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor.

John will present a talk on his brother ‘David Hockney’.

A lavishly illustrated talk of the artistic life of David Hockney from his childhood to his current obsession with I-Pad.

The 75min talk captures with humour the story of young Hockney – his family – and Hockney’s thirst for knowledge and experimentation with genres to his present day 80^th retrospective at Tate Britain.

www.hockneypictures.com

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.

Entry is $5 for MTAS members and visitors (includes supper)

Please remember to park outside the car park due to early closure.

For inquiries phone Donna 0413 457 867 or Dario 0431 114 861

Look forward to seeing you there.

Don’t forget to check out the Hawkesbury Art Fair at the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery where some of our members have their work on show.

Friday 4th November to 4th
December 10am to 4pm daily
Closed Tuesdays

Deerubbin Centre
300 George Street, Windsor