21/09/2017 – The September meeting was a big one, kicking off with a fantastic demonstration by renowned local artist Annie Palmer (pictured). Annie is known for her generosity of knowledge and support for fellow artists, as well as her beautiful and vibrant artwork. She discussed her use of inks and mixed media in collage and […]

23/08/2017 – The Lake Macquarie Fair exhibition started on Monday, with a huge selection of work on display. Congratulations to Geoff Gunness for taking home the Ellen Kilpatrick Award for his amazing pencil drawing ‘Sydney Harbour Bridge From Dawes Point’ (pictured). Once again we thank Ellen Kilpatrick for judging our show, and thanks to all […]

16/08/2017 – Our next exhibition will start soon! Next Monday we’ll be setting up at at Lake Macquarie Fair, Mount Hutton, for another three fabulous weeks. This event has quite a following among the centre’s customers and with 40 artists contributing there is bound to be something to suit just about everyone. Once again the […]

2/7/2017 – Our shop at Edgeworth shopping centre is still going strong, with many people from outside the area now visiting to look at the art on display. The shop is still packed with a variety of works from our members and is changing constantly so a second, third or fourth visit is definitely worth […]

21/06/2017 – We were extremely fortunate to have Kay MacFarlane Smith as our guest at the recent general meeting. Kay is a well renowned local artist, and she demonstrated her wonderful technique with watercolour – with a beautiful country scene taking place before our eyes. Her painting is delicate yet still dynamic, and her answers […]

21/06/2017 – Congratulations to Marg Horner for buying the winning ticket (#11723) in our raffle at Jesmond. The happy winner is pictured above after being presented with Trudie Hussey’s stunning ‘Fire in the Sky’. The results of the exhibitions People’s Choice are also in, with Bev Strahan being our lucky voter. This time we had […]

17/06/2017 – The exhibition at Stockland Jesmond has once again been a resounding success in every way. Huge congratulations to Susanne Gorring for winning the Lola Rose Memorial Award with her wonderful oil painting  ‘Vintage Horse Tricycle’ – and to all our other placegetters. The exhibition finishes tomorrow afternoon so still time if you haven’t […]

09/06/17 – Almost one week into the Lola Rose Memorial exhibition at Stockland Jesmond and, once again, taking our art to the people is proving a popular move. Tickets in the raffle for Trudy Hussey’s vibrant pastel (pictured) are selling fast, and  viewer participation with the People’s Choice competition is strong. With around 30 artists […]

16/5/2017 – Our first exhibition at Charlestown Square finished on Sunday after one huge week. With everyone full of praise, both the public for the vast array and quality of art on display, and society members for the exhibition facilities, it can only be described as a complete success. The People’s Choice proved once again […]