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IN THIS ISSUE GWTAA WINNERS UPCOMING WORKSHOPS EXHIBITIONS ART DIARY

ARTBEAT IS THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF THE LAUNCESTON ART SOCIETY

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GWTAA Major Award Winner Pauline Winwood / detail from watercolour, ‘Three Tiers’

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2/3 Presidents Palette 4 Members Memos 5 Members News 6/7 GWTAA Winners

8 Workshop Report 9 Art Diary 10/11 Upcoming Workshops

12/13 Exhibitions 15 AGM Nomination Form 18 Payment Information 19 Conditions of Entry 22 LAS Committee 23 LAS Membership

What an exciting challenge we have ahead, with the upcoming launch of The Esk Art Award on Friday, 13th April. The sponsorship LAS has received for this major exhibition has been wonderful. Eskleigh is supporting us in so many other ways, over and above underwriting our major prize.

Editor Pauline Winwood

Design/ArtRay Pethick

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P R E S I D E N T'S PALETTE

LAUNCESTON ART SOCIETY PO BOX 1476 LAUNCESTON TASMANIA 7250 www.artlas.org.au

Carolyn Riley President

Other companies big and small have been very generous. Go to our Facebook page to see the full list of sponsors. Importantly, please share our page with your friends. This works exponentially and is so valuable for promoting artists. Remember, delivery days are from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd of March. Monday 19th is a significant date for other reasons - it is also Launceston Art Society’s AGM and Meet and Greet.

NEVER FEAR, no-one is going to rope you into a position on the board, just because you spare less than an hour to be there! But of course, if you are interested in joining the committee, we would genuinely like to hear from you. Nominations forms will be available on the day. Please feel free to call me on 0418 281 697 if you would like to discuss becoming a committee member. Meanwhile, don’t be surprised that if you do attend, you actually enjoy the experience!

It’s a great ‘Catch Up’ time, or if you are a new member, it’s a perfect opportunity to meet other members, new and old. As you browse through our great little Art Beat magazine, spare a thought for the editor, Pauline Winwood and our graphic designer Ray Pethick. Both these members spend hours and hours pulling together the contents and presenting the information in an attractive format. If you would like to contribute in any way, simply email your contribution to: [email protected]. Read your Art Beat carefully, especially when you are seeking specific information. It is a fairly unusual oversight, if all you need to know, is not included in the various articles. Should this happen, there is always a page which lists all the committee members,

PS. I just can’t resist including these computer quotes to which I am sure many of us can relate: "Never trust a computer that you can’t throw out a window". Steve Wozniak Co-founder of Apple

"Computers are useless.They can only give you answers". Pablo Picasso 1881 -1973 (Yes, computers were even around in Picasso’s day!)

their specific roles and their contact details. The method of payment for various events is listed in every edition of Art Beat and often extra information is included either as a form or as an additional flyer. Well, enough of the lecturing. I hope autumn inspires your creativity and you are free to produce some satisfying works of art. Carolyn

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DON'T FORGET

Please put this date in your diary.We would love to see you there.


LIKE US ON FACEBOOKMore people are using Facebook every day!!! This is an easy way to spread the word about the Launceston Art Society.

M E M B E R S MEMOS

Diana LordMembership Officer

Memo 1 Subscriptions are now due.Please pay by sending a cheque to the Treasurer or by Net Banking. Payment details are on page 18. If your details have changed please include a renewal form or complete an application form and survey form online. New members who joined in Oct-Dec 2017 do not have to pay subs again until January 2019.Members, please note that you will not receive an Artbeat in June unless you have paid your subscription. Memo 2 Committee Members Required. Can you help?We are seeking members to join the LAS Committee. If you are interested in being part of this dynamic group to help run the Society please phone Carolyn Riley 0418 281 697 or myself 0439 114 944.

M E M B E R S NEWS

Congratulations to Helen Munro for taking out the Major Prize at the Glamorgan Spring Bay 2018 Art Exhibition. Helen’s pastel painting, ‘Nature’s Palette East Coast’ is shown below.

Also, at the same exhibition, Rachel Howell took home two awards. Firstly winning the Landscape Prize with her pastel, ‘Blue Derby’ and also receiving a Commendation in the Seascape section for another pastel work entitled ‘Bruny’.Well done ladies!

The committee and members of the Launceston Art Society Inc. extend a warm welcome to new members: Nikki Cowley, Suzanna Van Heuvel, John Perrin, Patrice Baxter, Somkid Womgvattanakij Anita Atkins;and to new friends: Mary Johnson and Helen Fletcher.

We look forward to you participating in our painting groups, workshops, exhibitions and attending our functions.

Memo 3 AGM/ Meet and Greet Light Luncheon. See you there on Monday, 19th March at Eskleigh at 11am. It is also a good time to pick up paintings from Triple A, deliver paintings for The Esk Exhibition, and most importantly socialize with other members.

Memo 4 Eskleigh Gallery. From Monday, 19th March to Friday, 13th April our gallery will be closed to the public so that The Esk Exhibition can be hung. There will not be a roster for this period. The roster will start again on Saturday, 14th April.I would like to thank all the members who have sat at Eskleigh during the past three months. A special thanks to the members who filled in at the last minute, sat by themselves for the full day or helped a new member.

Memo 5 Members Holidaying in 2018. If you are holidaying for an extended period in 2018 please could you let me know. This information helps me when I am making up the rosters for sitting at Eskleigh.

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GREATER WESTERN T IER SART AWARD

Award Winners Judges comments accompany images of each winning work.

Major Award sponsored by the Meander Valley Council Won by Pauline Winwood with a watercolour, ‘Three Tiers’• The artist addressed the theme in her statement and showed a competent control of watercolour using soft and hard edges. The colours complement one another and the composition showed the mountains moving around to different locations, reinforced by the addition of co-ordinates.

Essence of the Valley Award sponsored by 6ty° Won by Brad Quinn with an oil on board, ‘Tractor, Quamby Bluff’• Using Quamby Bluff as a moving backdrop to the Meander Valley addresses the theme. A good use of colour and a composition involving horizontal and vertical elements leading the eye of the viewer to the mountain.

Highly Commended Award #1 sponsored by Great Western Tiers Tourism Association. Won by Darren Meader with an oil on board, ‘Movement and Decay on Quamby Bluff’• Clever interpretation of the theme. Good use of colour, demonstrating foreground, middle ground and background and confident brushstrokes giving the impression of forest vegetation.

Highly Commended Award #2 sponsored by Bendigo Bank. Won by Lynne Hutchins with a pastel, ‘Moving Mountains of Hay’• A different interpretation of moving mountains. Competent use of the medium and a good composition.

Encouragement Award sponsored by Launceston Art Society. Won by Louise Skabo with a watercolour, ‘Basil Steers Hut #1’• The artist’s statement is a metaphor which is another interpretation of the theme. The background captures the atmosphere of the remote environment.

Councillor Deborah White, Pauline Winwood and Craig Perkins, Mayor of Meander Valley Council

Brad Quinn and Carlene Bullock

Meander Valley Council Mayor, Craig Perkins and Darren Meader.

Carolyn Riley, President LAS & Louise Skabo

Bendigo Bank Manager, Darren Rumble and Lynne Hutchins

OPENING NIGHT


WORKSHOPREPORT

Rachel’s knowledge is astonishing and she began teaching the secrets of sketching and drawing. She held this class – mesmerised – with the different ways to sketch with charcoal / pencil. Some of the participants had not used charcoal before but became very used to this soft medium, very quickly. Pears were used to copy and sketch - to start with. Pears make a great subject and are nice to eat afterwards…… Everyone’s individual interpretation of the pear was indeed wonderful! It was one of the hottest days

here in Launceston, Saturday, 27th January and it was the day of Rachel Howell’s one day workshop. Fans were installed at Eskleigh, for the comfort and satisfaction of our 17 participants who attended this wonderful workshop. The coolness of the room lasted until about 4.00pm - and then the heat turned up a notch…. but that was OK - it was the time that everyone went home.

Rachel covered many different subjects and landscape/buildings - were particular favourites. This too was one of the exercises that everyone drew and they nailed it all beautifully. The day went very quickly and there was a lot of knowledge imparted to everyone by Rachel. She taught with kindness and humour. She was very thorough in covering all aspects of her subject matter. She is a lovely teacher!

Aileen Gough catered delicious morning and afternoon teas for the group and everyone was commenting on what a wonderful time they had at Eskleigh.

The Unique Series of One Day Workshops Secrets of Sketching and Drawing with Rachel Howell by Karen Armstrong

A R T DIARY

MARCH

1-31 GWTAA Open for viewing at

Deloraine Creative Studios

5 THE ESK Entries close

16-18 JOHN WILSON Oil Workshop

18 TRIPLE A Concludes at Eskleigh

19 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

11 am at Eskleigh

19 TRIPLE A Collection of work 9-11am

19-23 THE ESK Delivery of work 9am-4pm

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Opening Night Cocktail Party- 6.30pm

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Watercolour Portrait & Figure W/shop

18 DÉJÀ VU Entries close

27 THE ESK Concludes at Eskleigh

28 THE ESK Collection of work 9am-1pm

28 DÉJÀ VU Delivery of work 9am-1pm

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Official Opening - 2pm at Eskleigh

THREE MONTHS AT A GLANCE


UPCOMINGWORKSHOPS

John WilsonOils Workshop March 16/17 & 18th 2018 Look out for the next issue of Artbeat for the Workshop Report

Lorraine Lewitzka Watercolour Portrait and Figures Workshop May 4th/5th & 6th 2018with a demonstration of painting flowers

Paul Margocsy Workshop August 25th & 26th 2018“Mixed Medium - A Brush with Nature specializing in the technique of dry brushing”

Rod Bathgate Pastels Workshop November 16/17 & 18th 2018

For more details - please contact Workshop CoordinatorKaren Armstrong Mobile 0412 472 795 or email [email protected] Workshop CoordinatorRachel Howell Mobile 0419 304 146 or email [email protected]

Be one of the first to secure your place now for one or more of these Wonderful Workshops!


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Continues at Eskleigh. The exhibition concludes on Sunday, March 18 at 3:30pm. Work may be collected on Monday, March 19 after 9am,

at the conclusion of the AGM or when delivering your work for The Esk.

THE GREATER WESTERN TIERS

ART AWARD Continues at the Deloraine Creative Studios,

59-61 Emu Bay Rd, Deloraine until Saturday, March 31.

Work will be collected by committee members and transferred to Eskleigh for collection after April 2nd.

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This is a major exhibition for the LAS and includes the Tas Art Award @ Eskleigh

(the main acquisitive prize of $6000). Other sponsorship offered at this exhibition include the

Fresh Freight Art Award of $3000, Capital Chemist Sponsorship of $1500

(including selection in the Capital Chemist calendar) Launceston Art Centre $500, Tassie Tyres Voucher,

Choices Flooring People’s Choice Award, Gill Waddle Accommodation Prize.

Entries close on March 5.

Delivery of work during the week beginning Monday, March 19 during the hours of 9am -4pm

and by 4pm on Friday, 23rd March.

Exhibition opens Friday, April 13th. Exhibition closes Sunday, May 27th.

The exhibition is open daily between 10am & 4pm.The Opening Night Cocktail Party will commence at 6.30 pm.

Cost $25 per head. Invitations will be sent by email to all members.

DÉJÀ VUUp to FOUR works may be entered.

Work may be older than the twelve months LAS Conditions of Entry usually specify and may have been previously shown with LAS, an opportunity to give your works another chance

to find a new home.

Entries On a standard Las Entry Form, Entries close Friday May 18.

Delivery Of Work Monday, 28th May Between 9am and 1pm.Opening Sunday, 3rd June at 2pm.

Exhibition closes Sunday, 26th August at 3:30pm.

CELEBRATING LIFE AT HOLY TRINITYEntries On a standard LAS Entry Form

Close Friday July13th.Please remember it is a Condition of Entry that gallery sitting

is required for this exhibition.Exhibition opens Friday July 27th.Exhibition closes August 10th.

CAST Aug/Sept/Oct.

SUMMER EXHIBITION Nov/Dec/Jan 2019.


NOMINATION FOR COMMITTEE FORM

The Annual General Meeting of the Launceston Art Society Inc. will be held on Monday 19th March 2018 at 11 am at Eskleigh, Scone Drive, Midland Highway, Perth. Positions to be elected at this time are Officers of LAS and ordinary committee members.You must be a 2018 financial member to vote.

NOMINATION FORM AGM Launceston Art Society Inc 2018

I, do hereby nominate Please print your name here

for the position of Please print name of nominee of the Launceston Art Society inc. President, Secretary, Treasurer, Committee Member.

I accept this nomination Nominee to sign I, second this nomination Seconder

If you would like to join the wonderfully progressive team from 2017, please let a current committee member know, or, alternatively, if there is a member you would like to have on our committee, fill in the nomination form below and send it to:

The Secretary Launceston Art SocietyPO Box 1476 Launceston TAS 7250

Nominations can also be made from the floor on the day. If there is something you would like your committee to do, eg. an event you’d like to be part of, or any other suggestion that would further your enjoyment as a member of LAS, let the secretary know so that it can be put on the agenda for the AGM or raised at a regular monthly meeting.

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GOODBYE GEORGEIt is with many thanks for a job

splendidly well done, that we sadly say farewell to George Green, our Treasurer for the last thirteen years.

George has kept the books of account with the diligence that he no doubt showed when he worked

as an accountant. We have been very lucky to have

had George’s services over the years and our sincere thanks and good

wishes are extended to him.

Enjoy your retirement from the LAS, George.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

OVERLOAD ART EXHIBITION

To be held at Deloraine Hospital Gallery, East Barrack Street, Deloraine.OFFICIAL OPENING Friday June 8th 2018, which is the last day of ‘Haemochromatosis Awareness Week International.” Your work is to depict “HAEMOCHROMATOSIS iron overload” a genetic disorder which affects 1 in 200 Australians. Your work will hang for 3 months in the gallery and will be taken down on Friday 7th September, 2018. Haemochromatosis Australia is a non-profitable organisation and the art exhibition, which is in its 4th year, asks for 30% donation from your sale. Our main aim is to get the awareness of this genetic disorder out to the public. For more information go to our website ha.org.au or FB Overload Deloraine to see previous art on display. Please contact: Sheila Stevenson Curator and Volunteer Advocate for Haemochromatosis Australia on 63937111 / 0428576795 or email [email protected] for your registration form.

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ALL PAYMENTS TO LAS – workshops, exhibitions, membership and any other payments: Make Your Payment by due date to the Treasurer:

1/ The Treasurer George Green Launceston Art Society PO Box 1476 Launceston 7250

2/ As soon as you have made your payment for a workshop, please advise the coordinator that you have paid or you might miss out!

3/ If paying online for other reasons, it is always advisable to email: [email protected] detailing your payment. This is the official LAS email address and can only be viewed by authorised committee members.

( PLEASE remember to include your name and an abbreviated description of deposit - eg: workshop, subs, exhibition entry, etc ) For enquiries see committee contacts on page 22

OR/ Online Direct Debit BSB: 067003 ACC: 28016820 Launceston Art Society

P AY M E N T INFORMATION

LAUNCESTON ART SOCIETY C O N D I T I O N S O F ENTRY

These conditions apply to art exhibitions held by the Launceston Art Society Inc. Some exhibitions have special Conditions of Entry which will be outlined in the Art Beat magazine and on the website prior to that exhibition. Not all exhibitions will have judges and awards. Judges will be appointed by the LAS Committee for the selection of all Awards. Judges do not consult with the LAS committee and their decisions are final. No correspondence will be entered into.

• Selection of paintings for display may be by the judges or members of the Display Committee. Most artworks will be displayed if conditions of entry are followed and if space permits. • If entering a piece of sculpture it must be able to be displayed on a plinth or, if large, on the floor or in a garden setting. Please consult one of the exhibition co-ordinators if any clarification is needed

• Work will only be accepted from artists who were financial Full or Student Members prior to the exhibition.

• Entry forms must be completed and returned by the advertised CLOSING DATE together with the entry fees.

• All work must be no more than 12 months old, the original work of the exhibitor and not previously exhibited in LAS exhibitions. • All work for selection must be delivered to the venue of each exhibition on the advertised Delivery Date/Time.

• The artist’s name, contact details, title, medium and price of artworks are to be taped onto the back; lower right hand side of works. • No work, after it has been accepted and hung, shall be moved nor removed from the venue until the exhibition has closed.

• Artworks must be well framed & wired / or ready for display. Unframed canvases are considered suitable as long as the edges are tidy. • Each member may submit two works - size restrictions may apply. If insufficient works are submitted the committee may ask some exhibitors to submit an extra painting or paintings or invite a guest artist to exhibit.

• All entries must be for sale and a 20% commission will apply. • A non refundable display fee of $5 per painting will apply.

• Paintings both sold & unsold must be collected on the final day of an exhibition at the advertised time/date.

• Artists who have a registered ABN are responsible for their own GST compliance.

• All care will be taken with work, but organisers will not be held responsible for any damage, loss or theft of any work in the exhibition. Artists are advised to insure their own work.

• Exhibitors are expected to help with door duty roster for “Celebrating Life”at Holy Trinity. Please indicate best day/time on Entry Form. Artists may be asked to do extra gallery sitting at Eskleigh during exhibitions in which they are participating.

For further information contact Exhibition Coordinator PO Box 1476Launceston, Tasmania, 7250 Ph: 6327 3799 Mob: 0419 341 847

TREVORJENSEN FRAMING

TREVOR will be in Newstead to assist with your framing needs It is anticipated this will be on a fortnightly basis

between 10am-2pm Phone 0400 251 791 to make an appointment

get an obligation free quote or express interest Credit card facilities available

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President Carolyn Riley 6328 1697 [email protected] Vice President Pauline Winwood 0407 552 578 [email protected] Secretary Carol Hole 6330 3676 [email protected] Treasurer George Green 6331 4787 Workshop Coordinator Karen Armstrong 0412 472 795 [email protected] Ass't W'shop coordinator Rachel Howell 0419 304 146 [email protected] Exhibitions Coordinator Carlene Bullock 6327 3799 [email protected] Ass’t Exhibitions Coordinator Lynne Hutchins 0407 799 572 [email protected] Ass’t Social Activities Coordinator Robyn Moon 0408 308 814 [email protected] Beat Editor/Website Pauline Winwood 0407 552 578 [email protected] Membership Officer Diana Lord 6391 1490 [email protected] Publicity and Marketing Shirley Pitt 0459 980 721 [email protected] Committee Members Eva Mehegan 6327 2320 Darren Meader 0429 168 225 [email protected] Olga Parr 0487 933 798 [email protected]

Non Committee Members Art Beat Design/Artwork Ray Pethick 0418 581 783 [email protected] Social Activities Coordinator Aileen Gough 0428 392 160 [email protected]

Advertising Rates Per Issue in ART BEAT Quarter page $13 Half page $25 Full page $50 A 5% discount is given to advertisers who place four consecutive insertions of the same advertisement paid in advance and 10% to financial members. Payments to: The Treasurer, LAS, PO Box 1476, Launceston TAS. 7250

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