Coast Regional Ceremony on 11th September’17 and we wish them both the very best. Please keep Ralph Smith in your prayers. His wife Rose passed away unexpectedly. Ralph is a TLAS Life Member, a Mentor for our Academy and has served the Society for many years and is much loved by us all.
Tuggerah Lakes Art Society INC. ABN 81 282 337 158
At our Committee Meeting last month we finalised events for this year, but, also discussed future events. So exciting and all will be revealed at the next meeting on 24th August ‘17
PO Box 4288 BAY VILLAGE NSW 2261 The Society was incorporated on 4 September 1989 with the aim: “To promote and encourage Art & Craft on the Central Coast, particularly the Mid-Coast Region”.
NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2017
I leave you this quote by Pablo Picasso: “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
Websites: www.tlas.org.au and www.fabfakes.org.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/TLAS2261/
Rasheeda mailto:president@tlas.org.au
FROM THE PRESIDENT
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WHAT’S ON: EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOPS, PLACES TO VISIT
One of the priorities for TLAS this year was to create an environment that was inclusive, informative and enjoyable and I feel we are well on our way to achieving our aim. This is a credit to our Committee and all our Members who want to see our Society thrive and prosper. My sincere thanks.
11-17 September: TLAS Fine Art Expo. Flyer and Entry Form attached. Last day for entry is 24 August. Contact Karelle Phone 43925314 or karelle.keane@gmail.com
On Sunday 6th August, I attended the presentation and launch of the Peter Moore Memorial Exhibition at the Toukley Art Gallery. A lovely afternoon and a fitting tribute to a man who not only served the art world but also his country as he was a Vietnam War Veteran.
16 – 25 November: TLAS FAB FAKES. At the Art House. Flyer and Entry Form attached. 30 Sep – 26 Oct: TLAS & TDAS Robert Doyle Memorial Prize. Flyer and Entry Form attached.
Photo of Pam Barrie with her entry for the exhibition.
16 September: Watercolour Workshop by Cheryl Bruce. Flyer attached.
21 October: Botanical Illustration by Belinda Biggs. Flyer attached.
Current – December: Victorian Watercolours Exhibition Art Gallery of NSW
29 July – 22 October: The Archibald Art Gallery of NSW. Visit the website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au Central Coast Art Society - Invitation Paint Out Locations: AUGUST 2017 Locations are taken from the Yellow Pages directory. TLAS members are encouraged to attend. Check out the website for details www.artcentralcoast.asn.au 26 Oct – 17 Dec: Doug Moran National Portrait Prize Exhibition. Juniper Hall, Paddington. www.moranprizes.com.au
Two of our TLAS members entered the Artsfest at Kanwal recently and I’d like to congratulate Wendy Scorgie who was awarded 3rd place for her painting and Karelle Keane who was Highly Commended for her painting. Well Done LadiesJ
29 Sep – 8 Oct: CCWS Springtime Exhibition. Gosford Regional Art Gallery www.centralcoastwatercolour.com.au
l to r: Wendy’s ‘Flannel Flower’ painting and Karelle’s ‘Little Gem White Magnolia’ painting.
24 Sep – 1 Oct: Painting holiday with Belinda Biggs. Cook Islands. www.belindabiggs.com
I’d also like to congratulate Gail Brigden and Ian Cummings (Ann Cummings’ husband) who have been nominated for the 2017 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. They will be attending the Central
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Note for mail out members: You can contact Rasheeda, Gail or Karelle, as applicable, for Flyers and Entry Forms or collect these at the Members’ General meetings.
TLAS Annual General Meeting 26 October 10 am. Nomination and election of new office bearers. 21 Oct: Botanical Illustration Workshop by Belinda Biggs
ROBERT DOYLE MEMORIAL PRIZE
ABOUT SAM BLANKS – AUGUST PRESENTER
30 September to 26 October Carbon dust is a different way of using graphite. Sam will talk about how to use this interesting technique. Sam’s work has been shown locally and regionally. She is one of our newest TLAS members. A more detailed bio is attached. ___________________________________________ MEMBERS DETAILS & PHONE NUMBERS At the last Members’ General Meeting a resolution was passed by those attending and agreed, that for privacy and security reasons, members contact details would not be distributed. It was agreed that you are more than welcome to contact any member of the committee, who would then seek the relevant member’s permission to provide their phone number. In this day and age of computer hacking and scams, the privacy of our members is paramount. On a different note, if you have changed any of your details please remember to advise the membership Secretary. membership@tlas.org.au __________________________________________________ WELFARE Vale. We send our heartfelt sympathy to Ralph Smith on the sad passing of his wife Rose. Many TLAS members have known Ralph and Rose for many years. Rose will be sadly missed. ___________________________________________ MEMBERS’ GENERAL MEETING SEPTEMBER
(Painting by Robert Doyle) Robert Doyle was the founder of both TLAS and TADAS. The perpetual trophy and art prize was inaugurated in 2003 by his family as a tribute. The winner will be judged by his son Trevor Doyle. The exhibition is to be held on 30 Sep – 26 Oct 2017 at Toukley Art Gallery. This is a combined Exhibition and Art Prize by TLAS and TADAS. Detailed flyer and Entry Forms attached. _____________________________________________________ EDITOR Hello all. I’m attempting a slightly more streamlined newsletter this month. Not so many pages to print off, but hopefully just as interesting and full of enough material to keep the newsletter interesting. Best wishes, Donna mailto:news@tlas.org.au
Guest Speaker will be Jean Marie Visser, Millinery Designer Competitions - Cash prizes and vouchers to be won! Members’ Choice SEPTEMBER– bring in an artwork Members will vote for their favourite artwork on the day. This is a great way to give others the opportunity to admire your work. Remember – one entry per member Members’ Challenge for SEPTEMBER- “Silver Beet Leaf”. This is an interesting one!! As you know, these are lumpy and droop – quite the challenge!! You can use any medium……... think of a way of presenting the idea. Have fun!! _____________________________________________________
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TLAS MEMBERS’ GENERAL MEETINGS AND ACADEMY
Members’ General Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of the month from 10am to noon at the Uniting Church Hall, 204 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty. Cost is $5. TLAS Academy Style Sessions in 2017 for all mediums are held at the CWA Building, 1 Pacific Street, Long Jetty, from 9am to 12 noon on Wednesdays. Cost is $10 /session. August 2017 TLAS Academy: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August Members’ General Meeting: 24 August 10am: Guest Speaker, Sam Blanks. Carbon Dust Illustration Members’ Choice: you may ask for a critique if you wish Members’ Challenge this month- Sqiggles and Doodles, any medium September 2017 TLAS Academy: 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep Members’ General Meeting 28 September 10am: Guest Speaker, Jean Marie Visser, Millinery Designer Members’ Challenge: Silver Beet Leaf (One entry per member) Members’ Choice: Members will vote on their favourite artwork. (One entry per member) Fine Art Expo 11-17 Sep, Bay Village. 16 Sep: Watercolour Workshop with Cheryl Bruce, CWA Hall October 2017 TLAS Academy: 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct.
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Promotions start next week, and the flyer will be in the Sept/Oct Imag. The information is already out there on promos and websites.
ART LOVERS REVIEW Archibald Prize Art Gallery of NSW Sydney Since its inception in 1921 the Archibald Prize has been the most prestigious art competition in Australia. Often controversial , widely debated and sometimes totally baffling. The prize is awarded to the best portrait of a known identity from the arts, politics, sport or of celebrity status.
Your help in spreading the word is crucial, as will be your involvement in the setting up and receiving of the paintings. Still trying hard for more sponsorship, call me if you know of anyone.
I am a lover of realism so the winning portrait from the Archibald by Mitch Cairns is personally not my cup of tea. The painting depicts Agatha Gothe Snape an artist herself, it looks similar to works in the style of Picasso that make little sense to me, the judges thought otherwise awarding the first place to this colourful and thought provoking piece.
Regards, GAIL BRIGDEN, Art Director Fab Fakes mailto:gail@tlas.org.au
www.fabfakes.org.au
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TLAS Connections to the Archibald
The Wynne Prize is for the best landscape painting of Australian scenery or figure sculpture. Normally this section is a must to see, for this competition I could only pick out one work that was remotely like an Australian landscape, it was a watercolour by John Murray of Bellinger River Thore. It was beautifully done with great detail and managed to win the Trustees Watercolour Prize for 2017.
TLAS member Leone Meatchem is one proud mum. Her son Phil, has a painting that was a finalist in this year's Archibald Prize. The acrylic painting is titled "Aah yeah, that guy" pictured here with the subject, actor Francis Greenslade. It seems everyone knows the face but not the name.Congratulations Phil (and mum). More details here: www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2017/29847/
The Sulman Prize is always full of unexpected and sometimes grim studies, the more outlandish and shocking the projects and murals are the happier the selection committee must be. The Packing Room Prize this year was really outstanding and was a worthy winner of what a true portrait is to me. The Master with the brushes was Peter Smeeth who managed to capture the lovely Lisa Wilkinson of television fame perfectly. She is seen reclining on a white couch in a very relaxed pose , the great skill of the artist is evident as the likeness is remarkable. Peter also won the Sulman Prize several years ago with an unforgettable depiction of what he called The Artist’s Fate. I could really relate to that painting, knowing the struggle most artist’s have to go through to be accepted and recognized for their work. I would have to say I was disappointed this year with the exhibition, after seeing so many incredible works hung in past years in the competition, maybe realism is a fading art form. Archibald Prize runs till 22nd October 2017.
Phil’s works are very impressive and you’ll be amazed at the quality, particularly the beautiful lighting that enhances his portraits, no doubt due to his 40 year background in film and television production. You can view a portfolio of artwork on his website https://philmeatchem.com/
KAREN MEDCALF
FAB FAKES Dear Art Society,
Co-indecently, another link to the Central Coast and a finalist is local artist Peter Smeeth. Peter picked up the Packing Room Prize for his painting of Lisa Wilkinson AM http://tinyurl.com/y7pc4n4k
It has been a tough deal trying to get sponsorship this year for our Fab Fakes. The new Central Coast Council were not so giving as last year, which meant we have to find the extra $4000 to cover our costs.As we stand we will be ok, but with prudent spending leading up to the event, and with the help of our wonderful PR company and Imag, at no cost to us, we will get the message out there.
It’s a companion piece to his painting of her husband Peter Fitzsimons. Peter Smeeth had an exhibition about a year ago at the Gosford Regional Gallery.
This year, we will not have rostered manpower, nor a raffle, at the suggestion of the Art House. This also simplifies our commitment. There is no cost for the venue for the exhibition, only for the opening night with champagne and nibbles.
Oh, and speaking of ‘packing room’, do you recall the article on Lucy Culliton in the July Newsleter? Lucy Culliton’s painting of the ‘chief packer’ who retires this year, was also a finalist in the 2017 Archibald. http://tinyurl.com/ybpw6phb
Our invites to the opening, will go to the exhibitors and partners, also to committee and helpers. Others not involved will be asked to pay $10 per person to attend, or if bringing extra guests.
We’re indeed fortunate for the wealth of talented and inspired artists here on the Central Coast. Let’s hope we can foster that talent through TLAS and nearby art societies for generations to come. Mal
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BECOME A MEMBER – JOIN TLAS If you like what you see in this newsletter, our Facebook or on our Website, why not consider becoming a member of TLAS?
PAYMENTS TO TLAS – DIRECT INTERNET TRANSFER If you would prefer to make payments for exhibitions or any other purpose using internet direct banking, please feel free to do so. You must include your surname and a brief description of purpose. Details are: TLAS Incorporated St George Bank Tuggerah BSB: 12879 ACC NUMBER: 041284038 _____________________________________________________
You could simply attend our next meeting and pay on arrival after completing our simple membership application, you could download an application from our website or contact our Membership Secretary who will arrange for a brochure to be sent to you. For emailed newsletter the fee is $25 for an individual or $30 for family. For posted newsletter, the fee is $40 for an individual and $45 for a family membership. For those who do not wish to exhibit, but wish to attend the Academy on Wednesdays, the fee is $10 for those who receive the newsletter by email and $20 for those who wish to receive it by mail. ___________________________________________________ Got something to BUY SWAP or SELL – tell Donna mailto:news@tlas.org.au ______________________________________ Web page feature – MEMBERS’ GALLERY Members are invited to submit images of their artwork in the “Member’s Gallery” of the TLAS website. If interested please send up to 6 photos and a short paragraph about yourself and your art. Add contact details for potential buyers! Mal web@tlas.org.au __________________________________________________
Cheryl Bruce Sat 16 September at the CWA Hall 9am to 3pm Cost: Members $35 Non-Members $45 A promotional flyer with all the details is attached.
PASTELS WORKSHOP Some of us were obviously new to the medium of pastels however it was made all the easier with Judith Hoste in charge at the Pastels Workshop on August 12th. I think we were all very pleased with the results, despite our differing styles. TLAS President, Rasheeda, tried a new hi-visibility approach to her artwork – you’ll see the results at the next TLAS Members’ Meeting – don’t miss it!
MASK MANIA
At last month’s meeting Karen Williams displayed the first of our Mask Mania artworks, which will be an ongoing project for TLAS. We hope to see new masks each meeting and may also be featuring a “Carnivale” theme for one of our exhibitions next year. An excerpt from Karen’s paragraph describing her mask follows: “Accepting the challenge of painting a mask, mounted on a 20cm x 30cm canvas, I endeavoured to visually represent aspects of my art practice. The result is an artistic self-portrait. My passion is Creativity.” Karen’s full description is attached. What an imaginative first entry!!
Irene Smith weaving her magic with pastels
Information flyer for Mask Mania is attached to this newsletter. ___________________________________________________
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Robert Chapman’s ceramics tutoring
Framing
Robert has kindly offered to tutor TLAS members on how to create his beautiful ceramics. He will do so at the Academy sessions over 3 days when he is the mentor for the day, starting with 23 Aug, and then 20 Sep and 18 Oct. You will be creating a tile as per the photo. Start time is 8.30 . Cost is $25 to cover supplies. No fee from Robert. The standard $10 Academy fee will also be needed. Members were asked to sign Robert’s interest sheet at the last meeting. Contact Robert to see if there are still places available What a great opportunity to learn how to creat these lovely artworks. We were fortunate to receive a wealth of expert advice from Carla Christie about a range of issues to be considered for effective and professional framing. Even those who have been practicing their art for a long time were able to pick up some very useful tips. Our thanks go to Carla for a great presentation.
PAINTING CHALLENGE WINNER July: Carole Washer’s beautiful Zebra won last month’s challenge.
MEMBERS’ CHOICE WINNER July: Ingrid Rhode’s Bird was members’ choice. __________________________________________________ YOUR COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Rasheeda Flight VICE PRESIDENT Gail Brigden TEMPORARY TREASURER Rasheeda Flight TEMPORARY SECRETARY Donna Cole ART DIRECTOR Gail Brigden FAB FAKES 2017 Gail Brigden EXHIBITION CO-ORD BAY VILLAGE Karelle Keane MEMBERSHIP Wendy Scorgie ACADEMY CO-ORD Pat Edwards NEWSLETTER Donna Cole WEB / FACEBOOK & FAB FAKES PUBLICITY Mal Hamilton PUBLICITY Gail Brigden & Mal H WELFARE Pam Paterson-Barrie
Congratulations to both TLAS members. _________________________________________________ July Presentation from Carla Christie from Christies Picture
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