Artosaurus roars to life

MOONAH art gallery

Artosaurus is giving budding local artists of all skill levels the chance to make their mark this summer.

Founded by Rhonda McLauchlin and Sara Lindsay, Artosaurus is an inclusive art community where people can connect, learn and express themselves through their art.

NDIS clients are supported to create, display and sell their art in the gallery space, alongside established professional artists. Artists who are not NDIS participants are also welcome to sell their work.

There are also workshop studio spaces at the back of the gallery where experienced art instructors run sessions in a range of areas such as drawing, painting, printmaking, pottery, ceramics and textiles.

Artosaurus is hosting a series of workshops and classes for the community over the coming months, taught by established Tasmanian artists including:

Yvette Watt: an experienced teacher and artist who has recently retired as Head of Painting at the UTAS School of Creative Arts and Media. Yvette’s artwork is held in many important public and private collections including Parliament House in Canberra, Artbank, and the Art Gallery of WA.

Maurilio DNA: an anime, comic book drawing and 2D animation tutor who has been involved in the production of feature films and TV series.

Eloise Daintree: a 24-year-old plangermaireener/ trawlwoolway/ palawa woman whose work can be found at Hobart’s Handmark Gallery.

Ella Clifford: an illustrator, art graduate and support worker who is living the artist dream.

Sara Lindsay: artist, jeweller, designer, object maker and Artosaurus co-founder.

To find out more, drop into 7a Main Road Moonah or visit www. artosaurus.org