Congratulations
Congratulations to the following QWASI members:
Gail Higgins on her mini solo-exhibition on Steve Irwin Day at Australia Zoo.
Michelle Caitens on her 1st prize in the pastel section of the Pine Rivers Arts Alliance exhibition as well as Best in Show and Annelise Howes on 2nd prize in the pastel section.
Chris McClelland on becoming a feloow of AGRA and of his recent Best Painting Award at their Summer Exhibition with Nature’s Fuly. Chris is at present travelling in the footsteps of his late father and is checking out South America. We look forward to Chris & Margie’s travel report.
Gail Higgins and Sandra Temple on being invited back as Artists in Residence at Kingfisher Bay Resort/Fraser Island during Birdweek in 2009. A full week of workshops, free sketching outings, bird talks, walks, slideshows and more are on offer during this exhiting week.
Dianne Minnaar on her fantastic commission for the Wesley Mission to produce 3 large panels depicting Australian flora & fauna for the entry foyer of the Wheller Gardens Retirement Complex at Chermside as well as 4 large landscapes, one for each community wing. Dianne has also been invited to donate a painting for the Queensland Cancer Council Charity Art Auction at their function to be held in Strathpine on March 9th 2009.
Ruby Lee, our most senior full exhibiting member on her solo exhibition “Australiana” at the Redcliffe Cultural Centre from February 5th – March 1st 2009.
QWASI News
Wildlife in Art – Qwasi’s big, beautiful exhibition at the Pine Rivers Art Gallery/Strathpine from February 18th – April 4th 2009
The Art of Conservation 2008 (USA) has been a great success with record numbers at the dinner and presentation. Lyn Ellison and Sandra Temple both had artworks accepted in this prestigious, juried exhibition and Lyn was able to attend the opening and meet Robert Bateman.
A new alternate “Green” paper is now available: Hahnemule’s Bamboo Paper for mixed medium with 90% bamboo & 10% rag, this very strong, natural, white paper feels like 300gm but is, in fact, only 265gm. Suitable for pen, pencil, coloured pencils, watercolour, pastel & acrylic. The surface is soft but slightly textured. Bamboo is also a newcomer as a textile in the clothing industry and is a great alternative to cotton.
Advance notice for Caldera Art 2009 (formerly Tweed Naturally Art Awards) Showcasing the regions’s distinct biodiversity – festival & exhibition during October/November.
New Members
A warm welcome to new members:
QWASI DIARYWorkshops, walks, exhibitions and more…..
February 18th – April 4th 2009 Wildlife in Art – Qwasi exhibition at the Pine Rivers Art Gallery Strathpine. A big, beautiful exhibition not to be missed. (February 16th: Drop off day for artworks 10:00am – 4:00pm at the gallery)
Workshops during exhibition at the Pine Rivers Art Gallery: Bookings 3480 6941
February 21st “Introduction to Pastel” w/Gail Higgins – 10:30am – 1:00pm Cost $20.00 – materials supplied. February 28th “Techniques in Watercolour” w/Sandra Temple – 10:30am – 1:00pm Cost $20.00 – materials supplied. March 14th “Scrathboard Illustration” w/Renee Treml – 10:30am – 1:00pm Cost $20.00 – materials supplied. March 28th “Drawing Australian Natives” w/Annelise Howes – 10:30am – 1:00pm $20.00 – materials supplied On the afternoons of the workshops each artist will conduct free artist’s talks at the gallery 1:30pm – 2:30pm
February 27th: Closing date for Wildscape magazine competition Wildlife Artist of the Year 2009 Entry by 10” x 8” photo
March 2nd Closing date for entry to Moreton Bay Regional Art Awards. This year categories are open to all artists. Entry fee $16.00 pr painting. Pre-selection by image supplied w/entry on CD. Contact the gallery for information & entry form. Exhibition dates: May23rd – July 4th 2009. Total amount prize money & acquisition money $32.000,-
March 27th Closing date for Camperwell Art Show. Entry fee $22.00 pr painting. Exhibition dates April 25th – May 2nd 2009.
March 28th QWASI AGM State Library 1pm. All welcome. We need our members’ support!
March 28th EARTH HOUR Turn off all lights for 1 hour and join more than 1 billion people in 1000 cities around the world to MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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