NEWSLETTER 132 Issue No.5/2014 – 5 June 2014

Fiona  Greenhill  Tuesday  17  June  2014  Mosman  Art  Gallery  

Art  Gallery  Way,  Mosman  

 Fiona  will  present  the  impetus,  influences  and  technique  behind  her  work,  which  transforms  subjects  of  everyday  life  into  beautiful  contemporary  works  of  ‘a  fluid  stream  of  chaos  &  confusion.’  

 Refreshments:  from  7.00pm.  Presentation:  7.30pm  to  9.00pm.  Admission:  $8  ($10  for  non-­‐members),  including  ticket  for  

Lucky  door  prize.  Visitors  very  welcome    

 

Patron: Paul Delprat PO Box 343 Spit Junction, NSW, 2088 E: info@mosmanartsociety.org.au www.mosmanartsociety.org.au  

Dr  Fiona  Greenhill  BE  (Art-­‐COFA),  MA  (COFA),  MFA  (COFA),  PhD  (Uni.  of  Newcastle)  

Fiona   Greenhill   was   born   in   Darwin   in   1963.     She   has   a   Bachelor   of   Art   Education   from   City   Art  Institute  (1985),  a  Master  of  Fine  Art  from  COFA  (2004)  and  a  PhD  from  the  University  of  Newcastle  (2013).     She   joined   the   stable   of   artists   at   Tim   Olsen   Galleries   in   2001,   where   she   has   had   four  successful  solo  exhibitions.    Fiona  has  also  had  teaching  roles  at  COFA,  National  Art  School  and  TAFE.  She  is  currently  working  on  several  commissions  and  is  working  towards  her  next  solo  show      at  Olsen  Irwin  Gallery  in  2015.    Solo Exhibitions 2013        The  Stutter  of  Recognition,  (PhD  graduating  exhibition),  The  John  Paynter  Gallery,  Newcastle    2012        Distant  Lights,  Tim  Olsen  Gallery,  Sydney  2011        Gourmet  Traveller  (private  function  held  at  Tim  Olsen  Gallery,  Sydney)  2008        New  Paintings,  Tim  Olsen  Gallery,  Sydney  2006        Reality  Check,  Tim  Olsen  Gallery  Annexe,  Sydney  2004        Inattention,  (Graduating  MFA  Exhibition),  Tim  Olsen  Gallery,  Sydney  Awards  2011      UNSW  COFA  Award,  Paddington  Art  Prize,  Sydney  2009      People’s  Choice,  Paddington  Art  Prize,  Sydney          Honourable  Mention,  Paddington  Art  Prize,  Sydney  2008      Sydney,  City  of  Villages  Art  Prize  2007      University  of  Newcastle  Post  Graduate  Scholarship  2002      Glebe  Art  Prize,  (joint  Winner),  Glebe,  Sydney  

MONEY MATTERS ...... GOOD NEWS AHEAD At   its   first   meeting   this   year,   the   committee   considered   a   new   approach   to   our   subscription   and  Exhibition   fee,  With  a  view   to   removing  any   impediment   for  members  exhibiting   their  work,   and   to  reward   those   who   support   our   exhibitions   regularly,   it   was   decided   to   increase   the   annual  subscription  and  abolish   the  exhibition   fees.  This   results   in  a   substantial  33%  reduction   in   the   total  fees  paid  annually  by  those  who  maximally  support  our  exhibitions.  A  secondary  effect   is  to  simplify  the  Society’s  accounting  procedures.  You  will  receive  the  full  details  of  the  new  fee  structure,  that  will  apply  from  1st  July.2014,  with  the  2014-­‐15  Subscription  Invitation  due  will  be  sent  out  shortly  by  email  or  post.      

WEATHERING  THE  WINTER  MONTHS...  After   our   next   Tuesday   demonstration   with   Fiona   Greenhill   we   have   our   July   winter   break   during  which   we   closet   ourselves   in   our   studios   and   homes   to   create   artistic   masterpieces   and   flex   our  creative  muscles  in  our  chosen  ways.  Only   the   Plein   Air   Group   will   meet   on   7   July,   but   the   venue   chosen   is   just   next   door   to   the   hot  tea/coffee  facilities  of  the  Mosman  Rower’s  Club.  There  is  no  better  painting  site  on  a  sunny  winters  morning.  Our  next  Tuesday  night  meeting  is  on  19  August  when  we  are  looking  forward  to  a  visit  by  Judith  White.  That   is  not   to  be  missed.    The   following  month  on  16  September  we   look  forward  to  a  demonstration  from  Lesley  O’Shea,  another  must  see.  

 MORE  ON  THE  PLEIN  AIR  GROUP  

Last  month  at  Chinaman’s  Beach  was  an  all  time  record  with  16  members  present.  We  had  the  whole  area  to  ourselves  and  the  weather  was  absolutely  perfect.  Future  events  are  as  follows:  • Monday           7  July         Mosman  Rowers  Club  • Thursday     7  August       Berry’s  Island  Reserve,  Wollstonecraft.  • Monday           1  September       Greenwich  Sailing  Club,  Mann’s  Place,  Greenwich  • Thursday     2  October       Clifton  Gardens  • Monday           3  November       Bradley’s  Head  • Thursday     4  December       Balls  Head,  Waverton  (with  barbecue).    If  you  wish  to  register  your  interest  in  attending,  then  email  or  phone  Gerald  Christmas  on  9960  1005  and   you   will   receive   a   reminder   email   a   few   days   before   with   location   and   transport   details.  Particulars  are  also  posted  on  the  Society  website.  

 Our  5th  Annual  9x5  Exhibition  

Plan   now   for   the   9x5   exhibition   to   be   held   from   11-­‐26   October.     Masonite   panels   or   paper   are  recommended  but  see  the  Conditions  for  Entry  and  Dimensions  documents  when  distributed  on  7  August.