Well what a night,if you were un-able to attend the Big Art Awards presentations you missed a great night, what would have had to be a record attendance, everybody en-joyed the Art work displayed, the wonderful food and the boys on the

bar were kept very busy.

To all the members that contributed to the exhibition you should be very proud of your effort. Not everybody can be an Award recipient but you are all winners just by being involved. The standard and variety of the displayed works was exceptional..Well done.

I think we are very lucky in having a Mayor ( Cr Tom Tate ) that is genu-inely interested in the Arts and his continual effort to promote the cultural scene within the Gold Coast region. His passion was obvious with his ad-dress to the gathered members.

Our next Big event is going to be in September. We will celebrate our 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Gold Coast Branch of RQAS. The Society has come a long way from those early days, and we are hoping to talk to as many members past and present that can relay some of the events over that 50 years. If any member has memorabilia from that period we would certainly appreci-

ate you contacting us.

The theme for the September exhibi-tion will be "Gold Coast ICONS ", people or places, past and present.

There will be various function during that month, these are still in the plan-ning stage but you will be advised. I hope you can be part of it.

Hope you have noticed the new road-side sign and also above the main en-trance to the Gallery. The roadside sign looks very classy, a great improvement to the old sign, and you can’t miss it of a night with the lights on.

Our outside ART GALLERY flags will be replaced with a smaller more manage-able size.

One of the other events on the horizon is our AGM this will be held in August, so you have plenty of time to contem-plate your commitment to the Society. Being on the committee or by being a helper is most rewarding and it shares the load of the smooth running of the organization.

Finally a big thank you to all the mem-bers and committee for the effort with the Big Art Awards. We seem to be tick-

ing all the right box's.

PS..... Don't forget the $2.00 coffee deal, invite a friend and enjoy a coffee, just $2 for coffee and cake. (Pick up

your ticket at the gallery desk)

Paint like there is no tomorrow.

President Bob

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CONGRATULATIONS to all the BIG Art Award winners

Postal Address: PO BOX 558 Broadbeach QLD 4218

Telephone / Fax: 07 5592 0440 Email: rqasgc@rqasgoldcoast.com

Royal Queensland Art Society (Gold Coast Branch) Inc.

25 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach QLD 4218

We have vacancies There are vacancies In our:

Monday Afternoon class, 1pm - 4pm with Innes McLeod … Oil / Acrylics ...

Innes you will find is a well experienced tutor, teaching

Monday Evening class, 6.30 pm - 9pm With Jan Lawnikanis … Dry media,

Pencil, Coloured pencil, etc. This is a completely new class with another well

experienced artist and tutor. Wed Morning class, 9.30am - 12.30pm Short course all mediums & styles, with

Bernedette Lack and Steve Hillier This is another new class with two very well known and experienced artists. See

the notice board for more particulars.

CONGRATULATIONS

April—Award Winners-- May

APRIL THEME : “ Animal Magic ”

—- FIRST :— Sue Skuse .

“Simple Pleasures” Oil

Highly Commended:— Ron Bryant .

“Waiting” Pastel

Commended:— Glenn McLeod Leaity .

“Farmhouse Kitchen” Pastel

Commended:— Peter Seaward .

“Brown Falcon” Pastel

—Artist Choice (Non Theme) —

——- FIRST :—— Steve Hillier .

“ Aphrodite's Reverie” Oil

Highly Commended :— Ursula Kelly .

“ Flashing Feast” Oil

Commended;— Heather Wright .

“Fragrant Rose“ Pastel

Hodges Creative Award :- Bernadette

Lack ‘Metamerphosis” Oil

Encouragement Award :- Barry Horne

“Caribbean Sunrise” Acrylic

——— Best Presented ——— Sponsored by:- “4 Corners Framing

Lily Halton “Dogs in the Landscape”

THEME : -- Favourite Spots on the Gold Coast ”

——- FIRST :—— Leanne Manns . “Foreshore on a cloudy day” Acrylic

Highly Commended :— Petra Daecke . “

“Solitude at Burleigh Heads” Pastel

Commended;— Janette Hvistendahl .

“Kirra Beach“ (Triptych) Oil

—Artist Choice (Non Theme) —

—- FIRST :—----- Bernadette Lack

“Streetcar named Desire” Oil

Highly Commended:— Roslyn Dux .

“Country Colour” Acrylic

Commended:— David Warren .

“Looking through the Window” Mixed

Hodges Creative Award :- Leanne

Manns ‘Blossom” Acrylic

——— Best Presented ——— Sponsored by:- “4 Corners Framing

Lynda Lyons “Purlingbrook Falls” Oil

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WELL …. THAT SURE WAS A BIG ART AWARD It’s marvellous what a little promotion will do, possibly just a little more than just a little but it sure went off very well. I’m sure that the Lord Mayor Tom Tate, who officially opened the exhibition with a very impressive speech, and the Lady Mayoress, would have been quite impressed. There would have been around the 200 there who kept Steve and myself flat out all night at the bar. They sure were a very thirsty bunch. The gallery does have a lot of wine glasses and we also hired around 100, however because the patrons didn’t keep their glasses, yep ! We ran out of clean glasses, and so Bob’s daughters jumped in, collected empty glasses, washed them in the glass washer, and brought them back to the bar. Thank you very much girls. Then the son-in-law became the courier to get extra drinks, Yep ! Again, as I said, they were a thirsty bunch.

But it was a very successful evening, and by the way, I did ask Tom for a donation so as we could get a lift. He just smiled and said “Right”. I think I should say ‘Right’ also.

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=April=== NEW MEMBERS ===May= The President and Committee would like to welcome our new members, who over the last two months, have become mem-

bers of the best, and fastest growing gallery on the Gold Coast. Jarhna Manning ------ Sam Broudo ------- Gloria Gardner Margi Hill ------- Edward Houghton-Ward ------- Yuming Qin Debbie Morris ---------- Bill Perry ----------- Vasati Stringer Susan Tilgner ---------- Robert Stone ----------- Mary Conda Jeanne Neils-Jensen ---- Carol Fleet ------------- J Campell Maryanne O’Connell ------ D Pryer-Smith ----------- C Wilkins Kerrie Doolan ------- Samantha Badrock ------ Thea Vincent

BETTY QUELHURST AWARD - OIL

Cecillia Yashito “ Abigail”

Ron Bryant & Sovereign Fortune

ARTISTIC INNOVATION AWARD

Yuming Qui “Seeking the Border of

Time & Space lV” Acrylic

THE HODGES CREATIVE AWARD

Ursula Kelly “A Ride along the

Fields of Beugency 2” Oil

HEATHER BLACKSTOCK

Encourage Award

Cheryl Stone “ Iris” Watercolour

Cat - 1 - LANDSCAPE - SEASCAPE .

1st --- Rosemary Upton

“Fallen Leaves” Mixed Media

2nd -- Lesley Warren

“Afternoon beside the Sea” Oil

3rd -- Lyn Price

“Cottage at the Turnoff” Oil

Cat - 2 - STILL LIFE .

1st -- Heather Bell

“Pre-loved Toys” Acrylic

2nd -- Darryl Barry

“Things of Glass and Wood” Oil

3rd -- Lina Waters

“Flowers in Jug” Acrylic

Cat - 3 - ABSTRACT .

1st -- Patrick McMahon

“Opal 2” Acrylic

2nd -- Alma Warren

“At the Club” Oil

3rd -- Katrina Torrens-Witherow

“Courtyard 1” Acrylic

Cat - 4 - FIGURATIVE - ANIMALS .

1st -- Cecillia Yashito

“Prayer” Acrylic

2nd - Mal Hodges

“Secret Men’s Business” Oil

3rd -- Libby Merrifield

“Long Rein” Oil

Cat - 5 - MINATURES .

1st - Jan Steinbusch

“Japanese Treasure”

Insufficient entries for 2nd and 3rd

Cat - 6 - CHILDREN under 14 y old

1st -- Eden Juett

“Ganesh” Mixed Media

Encourage Awards --

Maisie Juett

“Swirling Turtle” Mixed Media

Indi Lister

“Abstract Birds” Acrylic

Elisa Campbell

Milk shake Acrylic

AND THE WINNERS ARE

Why do I paint? A question often

asked by my nearest and dearest as they

compare my artistic efforts to the Old

Masters.

But I guess my artistic passion sprang to

life about 10 years ago when I fell in love

with every Lot at an art auction and knew

in my heart that - ‘Yes! I can paint like

that! All I need are the right tools, a few

lessons and I’m on my way, easy peasy!’

– yeah right!

Since then I’ve learned how to get more

charcoal over myself than on

the paper, the thrill of layer-

ing my colours ‘just so’

causing someone to remark

that I must be tonally chal-

lenged, and being the only

one who completed their course knowing

how to turn juicy jewel-like watercolours

into every shade of mud.

And still I carry on, so why do I paint?

Because I just love it! With brush in

hand, canvas teetering on the easel pegs,

hands and feet in puddles of paint, mood

music permeating the area and my right

brain firmly in gear I can get delightfully

tangled within in my abstracts, walk the

hills and valleys of my landscapes and

promise my painted people to make them

as beautiful as possible. Do I take painting

seriously? You bet I do!

A few years ago I discovered that the

GCCC gallery at Robina allowed artistic

groups to exhibit free for two weeks once

every two years. With this great opportu-

nity in my sights I thought I

would repay those seven artists

who have taught or inspired me

by inviting them to take place in

an exhibition which I would

organise. My part involved can-

vassing for sponsorship prizes for our peo-

ple’s choice awards, advertising and pro-

motion and everything else which goes to

make up a successful art exhibition. After

that I was encouraged to stage a second

exhibition with 11 artists and to date I’m

Member : 4251 — PATTI McCANDLESS ****** “ Why do you Paint” ?

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. With this

great opportunity

in my sights I

thought I would

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working on our third at that venue again

with 11 artists, all member of RQAS.

Now under the name of Allied Artists

Expo we have one people’s choice spon-

sor who has been with us since our first

exhibition and three new sponsors, one

of which, Chroma, has donated a par-

ticularly generous prize which I know

the winner of the People’s Choice Most

Voted for Artist award will be surprised

and delighted to receive.

This exhibition will be running from

11th - 23rd June at the GCCC Robina

Gallery, with its opening night Thursday

13 June from 5pm so why not come

along? you can contact me

pati47@virginbroadband.com.au or

0435883350 for the details.

And don’t worry, you can be assured

that the 10 other artists in our Allied

Artists Expo can all give the Old Mas-

ters a run for their money …

Patti

ATTENTIO

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Members are invited to visit the d'Arcy Doyle Art Exhibition.

This year, not only a new date but a new venue.

The Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall,

62 Railway St. Mudgeeraba.

From 27th June to 7th July.

Free live twilight entertainment held every evening between 5 and 7pm.

There will also be a wine bar.

Programme details are on the website,

www.darcydoyleartawards.com.au

LAKE PERSEVERANCE Recreation lodge

A WEEK of WORKSHOPS --- (Near Crows Nest) Louise Corke, Pastel -- Annette Raff, Watercolour/Pen & Wash -- Oil/Acrylic

- tutor to be announced 3 Workshops-- 3 Tutors, plus Plein Air (not tutored)

November 15th --to-- 22nd 2013

The camp is set amongst trees and wild life. This will be full accommodation and meals (all inclusive)

Arrive Friday 15th Nov -- leave Friday 22nd Nov 2013

The Lake Perseverance Lodge is situated around 50k west of Toowoomba

near Crows Nest. The accommodation is comfortable dormitory-style cabins

with en suite (3 per cabin). Supply own linen - doona/blankets/sleeping bag,

an under blanket is helpful, pillows & towels. Blankets, sheets, pillows, and

towels are availably for hire. N.B. Please notify if you want to share with

any particular persons.

Please notify if Special or Dietary meals are required.

Cost of Camp

Tuition, accom, & meals ----------------$595 (approx $114 Per day)

Tuition & lunch ---------- ----------------------$425 (approx $79 Per day)

Accom & meals only -------------- ----------$395 (approx $72 Per day)

Min deposit on booking to hold position ---------------- $100 Full payment must be in by 20th September 2013

For further information, call Michael: 0403090433 - 55202924

michael@artistwithoils.com

HOW ABOUT THIS A great coup for the RQAS gold coast, Mal Hodges has been appointed

Judge of the art section of the Royal Darwin Show in July. He said he is

very excited as he’s never been to Darwin & especially this time of year the 'weather' not hot. I have got news for you. Congratulations Mal. Nice holiday. Glad to see what looks like a most successful op on your shoulder Mal.

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RQAS DIARY

THE NEXT FOUR MONTHS EXHIBITIONS: Change Over Dates and Themes.

JUNE; Sat. 25th May. 9.30am - 12.30pm; Big Art Awards (as entry form, closed 17th May)

JULY; Sat. 29th June. 9.30am - 12.30pm; Gardens and Parks.

AUG; Sat. 27th July. 9.30am - 12.30pm; Global Village – other cultures and places.

SEPT; Sat. 31st Aug. 9.30am - 12.30pm; Gold Coast Icons - people or places, past or present. This is

our 50th anniversary, special events, watch the newsletters/emails.

Each month also includes ‘Artist Choice’, all entries any 2D medium (except by prior ar-

rangement)

DIARY DATES

MAY……..

Fri 31st. OPENING NIGHT ‘Big Art Awards’

6.30pm – 9.00pm, Presentations at 7.30pm. The

night is fully catered for and wine and soft drink

will be available. Our big night of the year, special

guests, stunning art, be there and spread the

word. $10.00 entry for non exhibitors.

JUNE…….

Sat 1st. 1.00pm Pastel Demonstration by Louise Corke,

Peter Abraham Gallery $10.00 incl. light

ref’ments

Sun 30th. 2.00pm Opening and Presentation for our July

Exhibition Awards.Catering, wine and soft

drinks

Bring your friends and enjoy the afternoon

Sun 30th. 2.00pm Opening “It’s in the Sky” exhibition by

Michael Hooper. ‘Mignon Sticha Wall’ till 26/7

Sun 30th June through Fri 26th July, Annette Raff and

Students Exhibition ‘Peter Abraham Gallery’

JULY……

Tue 16th 7.00pm Pastel Demonstration by Louise Corke,

Peter Abraham Gallery $10.00 includes light

refreshments.

Sun 21st. 2.00pm Gold Coast String Quartet. Kick back

and chill out to an afternoon of candy for the ears.

Members $10.00, refreshments. Main Gallery.

Sun 28th. 2.00pm Opening and Presentation for our

August Exhibition Awards.Catering, wine and soft

Drinks. Bring your friends, get to know your fellow

Members, enjoy the afternoon.

Sun 28thJuly through Fri 31st August, Ildi Nagy-Cox and

The Kids Art Academy Exhibition ‘Peter Abraham

Gallery’

Our thanks to Valda and Marj for catering our

Sunday openings.

MEMBERS ART CLASSES

MONDAY am 9.00-1200 Life Drawing (Model no Tutor)

$10.00 Melissa Bates 0420 615 489.

pm 1.00-4.00 Oil & Acrylics tutored,

$25.00 Innes Mcleod 0411 767 536.

pm 4.30-6.00 Kids Art Academy tutored $120

(10 week term) Ildi Nagy-Cox 0412 352 333

NEW pm 6.30-9.00 Dry Mediums (pencils etc) tutored,

$25Jan Lawnikanis 0410 819 926

TUESDAY am 9.30-12.30 Oil and Acrylic for the not so

Experienced. Mal Hodges & Barbara Goldner.

$20 Barb 0403 579 080 Mal 0418 764 347

pm 1.00-4.00 Oil & Acrylic tutored

$27 Kevin Taylor 5501 5298.

WED’DAY am 9.30-12.30 Short courses all mediums and

NEW styles, see notice board for details.

$25 Bernadette Lack 0411 376 777

pm 1.00-4.00 Watercolour tutored

$28.00 Annette Raff 5564 2416

pm 6.30-9.00 Life Drawing Model no formal

tutor $15 Peter Bedford 0423 163 944

THU’DAY am 9.30-12.30 Creative Painting

$20.00 Mal Hodges 0418 764 347

pm 1.00-4.30 Oil & Acrylic

$27.00 Kevin Taylor 5501 5298

FRIDAY all day ‘Catswingers’ Members paint together day,

$5.00, from 9.00am (no tutor)

SAT’DAY 9.00am – 12.00 1st Saturday of each month,

Pastels$25.00 Louise Corke 041 964 4665

Members can also paint when studio is free

(ie not booked)

$5.00 per session, contact Gallery Manager.

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS ( see notice board for

full details)

Sat 13/7 and Sat 20/7 Oil and Acrylic with Innes Mclead

$120.00 for both days. First in, first served. Be quick for this.

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Sat 17/8 and Sun 18/8 Landscapes – Oil or Acrylic with

John Wilson $180.00 for the W/end. Possible addition of

Mon 19/8 and Tue 20/8 local ‘plein air’ sessions. See the

Notice Board for updates.