News and Events
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES AND EVENTS IN 2012
WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP WITH ALAN RAMACHANDRAN
It is proposed to hold a watercolour workshop with Alan Ramachandran on Sunday 20 May 2012 from 10.00 - 4.00pm at a cost of $75.00 per person.
The first part of the day will include a demonstration, preparation and techniques, while the rest of the day will involve a step by step painting session in watercolour.
Please contact Robyn McKean rm2820@hotmail.com or 83320402 to register
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The 2012 Annual General Meeting of the Burnside Painting Group Inc. will be held at 8.00pm on Wednesday 29th February 2012 in the St Matthews Homes Activities Hall, 67 Bridge Street, Kensington.
Members are encouraged to attend.
Please note that you will need to have paid your annual subscription fee in order to be able to vote at the AGM.
All committee positions will be declared vacant. Current office bearers will stand down and a new management committee formed.
Nominations for committee positions for 2012 are welcome.
TRADING TABLE
There will be a trading table during the first Social Night for 2012, on Wednesday March 28th, when Greg O'Leary will be demonstrating portraiture painting in oils.
Articles for sale should be art-related goods only. Suggestions for the table are such things as art equipment, paints, pastels, brushes, pencils, pens, inks, art books and art magazines, unwanted art-related Christmas presents, canvasses, paper, easels, equipment bags etc. Please put a price tag on each item which you bring.
CHRISTMAS PARTY 2011
Around 60 people attended our Social Night Christmas Party on Wednesday 23 November. Receiving a complimentary champagne or delicious punch on arrival, guests viewed a painting demonstration by Fiona Gibson - created a desert landscape in oils. It was a great opportunity to mingle and enjoy the celebration of another successful year of the Burnside Painting Group.
Left: Fiona Gibson
ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2011 - "SPRING INTO LIFE"
The Burnside Painting Group's annual Spring Exhibition was held in the Atrium, Burnside Civic Centre from Wednesday 31 August to Thursday 29 September 2011.
Exhibition Opening Event
The launch of the Annual Exhibition was held on Thursday 1 September from 6-8pm in the Atrium, Burnside Civic Centre, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore. The exhibition was opened by Mr David Parkin, Mayor of the City of Burnside, and ourjudge was local artist, Craig Bowyer.
The exhibition had a Spring theme, with subject matter including landscapes, still life and street scenes. Members were able to submit 2 works for hanging and 3 for screen display.
Left: Patron's Award Winner, Pam Hailstone with Craig Bowyer and David Parkin, Mayor of the City of Burnside
Winners in this year's Annual Awards were:
- Patron’s Award - for best oils or acrylics
1st PRIZE WINNER - Pam Hailstone for 'In Tickletank Garden'
2nd PRIZE WINNER - Gini Gooden for 'Larkspur Creek'
- President’s Award - for works on paper (watercolour, gouache, pastel, charcoal)
1st PRIZE WINNER - Nerissa Douglas for 'All things grow with love'
2nd PRIZE WINNER - Jean Quick for 'Victor Harbor'
- Encouragement Award - any medium for a member who has attended classes and has not previously won an award
WINNER - Dan Nastasic for 'Dawn'
- Honourable Mention
Julie Lane for 'Gerbera #2
Robyn McKean for 'Tulip Time'
Maureen Niutta for 'The Old School House'
Vivien Bishop for 'Looking Out At Spring'
CONTINUOUS EXHIBITION
A selection of works by members is on display during working hours at the City of Burnside Community Centre, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore, on an ongoing basis.
Members are welcome to contribute works for selection and display. All works displayed are to be for sale.
SOCIAL NIGHTS
All welcome.
Social night and Christmas Party, December 2010 - with portraiture demonstration by Sophie Hann
PAINTING OF THE QUARTER AWARDS
All members can participate.
THE PHILLIS KOPP AWARD
The Phillis Kopp Award is a monetary prize perpetuated by a bequest from one of the founding members of the Burnside Painting Group.
The winners of the annual Phyllis Kopp Award 2010, presented on 25 August, were:
First Prize: Nerissa Douglas
Second Prize: Deb Martin
Congratulations!!!
Left: Nerissa Douglas with Burnside Painting Group patron, Christopher Pyne.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS 2012
Jan 16, Feb 13, March 19, Apr 16, May 14, Jun 18, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sept 10, Oct 8,
Nov 12
PREVIOUS EVENTS
2010 Social Night and Christmas Party
held on Wednesday 24 November at 7.30pm
Above (from left): Stella Vanska (Secretary), Maureen Pope (Treasurer), Brian Constable and Doreen Constable (Social Secretary) at the Christmas event in December 2010
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2011
The Annual General Meeting of the Burnside Painting Group was held on Wednesday 23 February 2011 at 8pm in the hall at St Matthews Homes. All positions on the Management Committee were successfully filled, following voting by members.
The new committee will be working hard behind the scenes to make sure there is an exciting offering of classes and events to look forward to throughout 2011. Congratulations to all who were successful in nominating for the committee, and thank you for your time and effort towards ensuring a vibrant future for our art group.
VOLUNTEER AWARDS PRESENTATION
August 2010
A special presentation recognised the contribution of three life members through their voluntary service for the Burnside Painting Group on 24 August 2010.
Patricia Cockshell, Maria Insidioso and David Bundey were awarded Certificates of Appreciation to Australian Volunteers - acknowledging their valuable contribution over the years.
Our patron, the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP, member for Sturt took time out from his busy schedule (in fact he had just flown back from Canberra that very evening) to present the certificates in person.
Congratulations to our three very deserving members!
From left: Maria Insidioso, David Bundey, Chris Pyne, Pat Cockshell.
2010 SALA EXHIBITION
Photos above and right: Examples of work by members that were shown in the exhibition.
To view photos of work from the exhibition go to:
