The exhibition at Belmont Citi Centre started on Monday and is looking really good. Lots of colour and variety with the artwork and some really good feedback. The work will be on show til the 16th so come and have a look!

The Place, outside Charlestown Square on the corner of Frederick and Pearson streets, once again are showing paintings by The Newcastle Art Society. Several of our members have participated, with the exhibition spread throughout the building. All work is for sale and on display until mid December.

Trudy Davison has also won the People’s Choice, after taking home the Ellen Kilpatrick and Centre Management Award. Congratulations Trudy on a job well done!

The Mt Hutton exhibition at Lake Macquarie Fair got off to a flying start this weekend, with almost 40 artists contributing several works each. Public interest and positive feedback on the variety of work on display started early, and the paintings began to sell before we had finished setting up! The exhibition will run for […]

Our guest demonstrator in August was Joyce Dellaca, who displayed her wonderful drawing skills with coloured charcoal. During the demonstration Joyce shared lots of useful hints and tips for using this medium, and many were inspired by her beautiful drawings and her enthusiasm.

Several of our members enjoyed a trip to Sydney for this year’s Archibald Prize Exhibition.

Local watercolourist Cliff Hosking was guest demonstrator at our July meeting. Cliff informed and entertained us with his passion and expertise, sharing his latest technique involving digital photography and watercolour. See more of Cliff’s work at www.cliffhoskingart.com