Exhibition Openings

M.P. Mr Tony Picollo Opens 2 Exhibitions

‘Mosaics’ – ‘As Time Goes By’ exhibition.

Mosaic opening crowd

On Sunday the 5^thof July at 2pm, M.P. Mr Tony Picollo opened this vibrant exhibition by the students of Julia Mannix, in one of their upstairs rooms. (The Ghan Room)



 They also have the ‘Overland Room’ across the hall. The opening was 0verflowing with attendees, and the mosaic work presented in these two rooms is of excellent quality and beauty. 






All the pieces are very detailed, and many pieces are 3 D. Job well done Ladies, Congratulations to one and all.

  Amity 10 Years On Exhibition

Following the Mosaics opening Tony proceeded downstairs to officially open ‘AMITY's 10 Years On’ exhibition, which is the Left hand room (Red Hen) as you enter the gallery. 

This is the third time that he has opened for them, and again the room was overflowing with invitees and visitors.

Over the years the group expanded it's numbers temporarily from 6 to 9 then was forced to  reduce them in later years. 

Dorothy Beverly, regretfully left the group due to her advancing years (we hope you are keeping well Dorothy),and greatly respected and loved Phil Bolding sadly passed away as the result of a brain tumour a few years ago. 

The group advises us that they are both still sadly missed.

On a lighter note the friendship of Amity seems to shine through their work. This year there are animals painted by all members and yet they are all so vastly different with each persons individual style being quite obvious. They also have, cards, Unframed work and Jewelry for sale.

M.P. Mr Tony Picollo is a very busy man !

        

We all very much appreciate the time you have given to the gallery, and its exhibitors over the years Tony, from Amity and all from The Gawler Community Gallery.

Gawler Art Society - G.A.S. Mr Bruce Eastick 

 Finally  at 2.30pm, Mr Bruce Eastick, (Poet and Patron for G.A.S) opened ‘The Gawler Art Society’ (G.A.S) exhibition.

 Held in the downstairs ‘Tea and Sugar’ exhibition room, this too was very well attended. 

Many of the artists in this group are also members of ‘The Gawler Community Gallery’.  

Some of them support us by regularly exhibiting individually, they also have work in the ‘Gallery Shop’, and often sit on the roster as well.

Unfortunately I do not have a photo of G.A.S. to share with you.

A very talented group of artists with a huge variety of style, genre and medium.

You really should make every effort to make the visit to Gawler to see all of the Excellent exhibitions that are currently running Thursday to Sunday until the 9^thof August.  ALL work in these exhibitions is for sale and would make wonderful gifts or a perfect new addition to your home, and entry is free.

The tally for the day is listed at 64 in the Day Book, however I have been reliably informed that the volunteers lost count at about 2pm. They were so busy with enquiries and sales. So we know that there were a lot more people who came to see the opening of ALL the exhibitions.

Thankyou for visiting our Blog, please take the time to share it wiht others, Admin Dianne.

Exhibition Opening

Held on Sunday 24th May 2015

Photos showing the Official Openings along with- Opening speeches, crowd in attendance and some of the artists and their work. These exhibitions are open until June 28th.

Joanne Hughes Gallery Committee, introducing Heather Garfield.
President Ron Brook in attendance

Opening speeches with the Exhibiting Artists 

Some of the attendant visitors at the openings

Jeff Guess, local poet, giving opening speech
 for Heather Garfield's  "Salt Water" exhibition

Glenys Leske with her wonderful textile work

Owen Jones, well known for his Landscapes and abstract work.

There is a wide variety of art in this current round of exhibitions, pop on out and see for yourself the diversity of our talented Exhibitors.

Exhibitions Openings

This Week End

My appologies for being so behind with information for the Gawler Community Gallery.

Currenttly there are a lot of people on the sick list, myself included.

I will however do my best to bring you all up to date with all the news and views coming up in the next couple  of months.

Exhibitions about to Open are:-

The following Exhibitions are all Opening this Sunday 24th of May, at 2 pm.

Heather Garfield, Titled: 'Salt Water' in the Tea & Sugar Room.

Heather is having  local poet/writer Jeff Guess, speak at the opening of her exhibition.  An exciting exhibition to explore. It will be appreciated by anyone with a love of the sea. Heather’s watercolours are always a delight, she has a lovely individual style which is very fresh and vibrant.

No Photos available at this time.

Owen Jones Titled: ‘The Diversity of Owen Jones Art’ in the Ghan Room.

Owen will be showing landscapes, seascapes and abstract works. He is an ex-stockman who is a self-trained artist He has won awards and had many solo shows with lots of sales.

Ron Brooks: in the ‘Overland’ Room. (Title unknown)

He told our News Editor that "he has been exploring 'mythological themes and creatures', and extending his knowledge. We are used to seeing Ron’s exquisite flowers and birds in watercolour. He has such technical expertise and experience so I am very excited to see what he comes up with".
No hpotos available at this time.

 Glenys Leske Titled: ‘Landscapes’ by Glenys Leske' in the Red Hen Room.

Glenys lives in Berri, S.A, she is a long- term member of the Embroiderer’s Guild, S.A. Lace Guild and Foundation Member of Riverland Textile artists. 
Her landscapes are created with layered fabrics and machine embroidery, stitches en masse to give texture and perspective. Her work is a wonder to behold.
No photos available at this time.


Glenys has exhibited with us in the past and anyone who has seen her work has been enthralled, amazed and delighted at what can be achieved by this method of- (if you like painting a scene.)

Our Erstwhile hanging team. 

Anzac Day

Gallery Update

There will be a lot of Commemorative Services throughout Australia, so on behalf of all our Members and Committee I would like to take the time to say-                        

     'Lest We Forget' 

     and Thank you 

       to anyone who has served our country 

                                 in times of war.

This ANZAC day the gallery will NOT be open in the morning, so as to Honor ALL our Soldiers, Medical Services, and Animals who have fought in ALL wars during the last 100 years. 

The Gallery will re-open at 1.pm on ANZAC Day and Close at 4.pm

Food for Thought

I thought that you might all like to view some wonderful 3D street art today so here is the link for one which I personally think is fabulous.  nikolaj arndt 3d street art

What's New

Easter and Change is in the Air

GCG would like to wish you all a Very Happy Easter, I hope you have had lovely weather for getting out and about on this long week end as we have here in Gawler.

The current round of exhibitions is about to end and the new ones are in the process of being hung in readiness for Grand Openings next weekend.  They will run from 9th April to 17th May 2015. 

The 'Open Photographic Exhibition', Opening Ceremony will be held at 2 pm on 11th April. 

There is a $100 book voucher for ‘Best in Exhibition, and also Prizes for the Runner-Up, and a Peoples Choice Award.

The 'Open History Exhibition' will open on: Opening Ceremony  is at 2 pm Sunday 12th  April.

There will be a  Peoples' Choice prize awarded at the end of the Exhibition period, so we ask you all to collect a voting slip and vote for your favourite artwork.

'Hippy Divas' Exhibition by Portia Stanton-Noble and Pamela Zanker.

This is a joint exhibition presented by two artists who are also good friends. The theme for this exhibition is a celebration of independent women from hippies to Divas. 

Portia has taken a series of photographs from local areas around Springton, Eden Valley and Gumeracha capturing moments set in the past and present, for the future. In a sense this is also a history exhibition. Portia says- “ I have a lot of vintage clothing which I have put to good use for this series, and I enjoy taking photos of people in unexpected situations”.  We all look forward to seeing her work.

Pamelas artwork has been inpired and influenced by many people, among them are “Coco Chanel. Picasso and John Waterhouse. 

First Prize. Mothers Day Raffle.

Our Mothers Day Raffle is currently selling, and selling well. This year we have 3 prizes and they all contain some Wine, perfume, glassware and chocolate.  What better incentive to get a ticket.

Pick yours up now at The Gawler Community Gallery, only $1.00 per ticket and drawn on Mother's Day.

Thank you to Laura and Gayl for organising the raffle and our volunteers for their donations.

Exhibition Openings

Opening from January 15th to February 22nd are:

Youth Unframed

Prize Winners

Entries to this age categorized exhibition were slow to start with and took of right near closing date, this meant that we would have a nice variety of art from Students in the surrounding area.
Gawlers' Lady Mayor Karen Redman opened the 'Youth Unframed' Exhibition and assisted with the giving of prizes on Sunday 18th January. Judging for Youth Unframed was by Mrs Ellen Steyn.

  

First Prize
10 - 14 Age Group 

10 - 14 years - Age Group Winners are:

1st - 'Black Collie' by Bridie Bunker.  

Judge's comment -  Striking - expression wonderful

2nd - 'Egyption Mummy'  by Isla Paterson  

Judge's comment - stands out, drawing and colour execution

3rd - 'Illusion' by Georgia Samsonenko 

Judge's comment - the play of colour and lines

Second Prize
10-14 Age Group

Third Prize
10-14 Age Group

Congratulations to ALL the Prize Winners, and also to those who recieved Merit or Encouragement Awards.




It was lovely to see so much diversity and colour produced by all those who had the courage to take part in the Youth Exhibition,                   WELL done everyone.

We hope to see many more entries next time round.

15-18 years -

First Prize
15-18 Age Group

1st 'Iridescent'  by Delaini Gates, 

Judge's comment - and detail really well captured

2nd ' Sunset on the Birdsville Track'  by Katrina 

Judge's comment - colour, composition well executed

3rd 'Asunder'  by Delaini Gates, 

Judge's comment -  light captured well

Third Prize
15-18 Age Group

Second Prize
15-18 Age Group

Joanne Emery' from Wasleys

Exhibition  Titled:  'Feathers and Fur' 

is in the 'Tea and Sugar" room downstairs.
She presents us with animals and birds in all shapes, colours,
and sizes, this is a colourful eclectic exhibition,
to be enjoyed by all.



Joanne also has a table display with several of her ‘candles in tea-cups’ which were very well received, by the many friends and family who came along to celebrate the official opening of her exhibition.

Art-works by the Management

The Galleries New Committee has decided to share some of their own favourite Art work with us, and to this end we have a beautiful exhibition in the 'Overland' room upstairs. This Exhibition includes a variety of Media.
For example Acrylic, Textile and Watercolour.


These works are by: President -Ron Brook, Secretary - Colleen Gates, Treasurer - Ellen Steyn,
Program Co-0rdinator - Thelma Kirkwood,  Roster Manager - Joanne Hughes, 
Shop Co-0rdinator -  Laura Wright, Publicity Officer - Anne Wilson, and GHS shared role - Lorrainne Winchester

Unfortunately Jelina Haines has had to postpone her exhibition   

We hope to see your work soon Jelina. 

 In the meantime we have extended our lovely SHOP, into the 'Red Hen' room downstairs, which means the shop now includes both the Left and Right hand rooms as you enter the Gallery.

Why not come in and check out our wonderful shop.  See our Shop page for photos and updates.

Cheers and see you all again soon Dianne Admin