The 6th Gawler Art Award - Entries Now Open

The Gawler Community Gallery Inc is proud to present The 6th Gawler Art Award in 2012. Entries are now invited from Artists both locally and nationwide for the following exhibition and category awards.

Exhibition Awards:
(Works in all categories will be judged in these awards)

Best overall work in Exhibition
Acquisitive prize - The Town of Gawler $2,000

The Briant Mahoney Memorial Award
Awarded to the work that most symbolises the essence and spirit of Gawler - historic or contemporary or both. (Acquisitive prize)
Kindly donated by Mr. Tony Piccolo Member for Light $500

Best work with a Flora /Nature Theme
Kindly donated by Vadoulis Garden Centre $100 Gift Voucher

People’s Choice
Kindly donated by Gawler Books. Vote for your favorite Artwork!

Category Awards:

Open Theme Award in Any Medium
Kindly donated by Adelaide Road Clinic $150

Watercolour Award in Any Theme
Kindly donated by TBA

Hanging Textile Award in Any Theme
Kindly donated by Jelina Haines, 1 to 1 Mentorship

3D Original Award in Any Theme or Medium
Kindly donated by The Gawler Community Gallery $100

Youth Award in Any Theme or Medium. Ages 10-14 years
Kindly donated by The Gawler Community Gallery $60

Youth Award in Any Theme or Medium. Ages 15 – 18 years
Kindly donated by The Gawler Community Gallery $60


Entries close Friday August 10th

Entry forms available from the Gallery or download and print one yourself from this link (requires Adobe Reader).

To be held at The Gawler Community Gallery August 16th to September 23rd. Official opening Sunday August 19th at 2pm.

For more information email Gallery Secretary David Arandle: etourist@arttimeproductions.com

Exhibitions: March 1st - April 8th

Art Lovers

Ron Brooks, Jan Harman, Kath O'Connor & Bob McCance - Artistic Quartet

The 'Artistic Quartet' will be exhibiting a collection of their paintings, primarily in watercolour. 

One of the paintings will be a part of a 'silent auction', in which all proceeds will be donated to Diabetes Australia. 

Bidding will close on the 25th of March.

On The Way To Beaujolais

Marilyn Tucker & Annette McRae - The Southern Belles (Southern chapter of The Mexettes)

Marilyn will be exhibiting her 'French Inspired' quilting work, while Annette, who is primarily trained as a painter and printmaker, will be exhibiting her textile work, as well as some of her photographic work. 

The exhibition is a stepping stone, preparation for their part in an exhibition in France in 2013.

3 Generations - Grandmother, Mother & Daughter

Joanne Hughes, Lee Eiffe & Elise Eiffe

The exhibition features mixed media created by three creative women, of three generations, from one family. 

Featuring Joanne's textiles and fabric manipulation, Lee's watercolour and acrylic paintings, and Elise's abstract paintings and photography.

Ramiro Ramos

Ramiro will be exhibiting his 'South American' inspired paintings.
Ramiro and his family recently migrated from Peru to Australia in 2010.

All exhibitions opening on the 1st of March, until the 8th of April.

Exhibitions Opening Event - January

Bianca Ottawa and her work

Chani Hitchins & Amber Hammersmith
Peacock Lane Photography

Kimberley Hargrave with her 'recycled garden art'

Carol Clue with her work

Carol giving her opening speech

Opening - Peacock Lane Photography - Picturing People

  

 

 

 

Exhibitions: 21st January - 26th February

Bianca Ottawa - Late Night Tinkering

Bianca Ottawa is exhibiting her series of detailed animal pictures, as well as her 'Whimsical' collection, for her first ever solo exhibition, entitled 'Late Night Tinkering.

Up until 6 months ago, Bianca Had never exhibited any of her work.

Peacock Lane Photography - Picturing People

Amber Hammersmith & Chani Hitchins exhibit for the first time under their new photography business name, 'Peacock Lane Photography'.
Their beautifully arranged exhibition, entitled 'Picturing People,' has a wide selection of their portrait and wedding photography work on display - proving just what these two young girls are capable of.

Both girls are currently studying for an Advance Diploma of Commercial Photography at TAFE.

Yvonne Juanay

Yvonne Jaunay's exhibition displays her very unique use of media and her creative techniques - From mosaic to paper manipulation.

Carol Clue and Kimberley Hargraves

Carol Clue and Kimberley Hargraves, team up to each exhibit their own individual artistic style.
Kimberley's 'up-cycled garden art' compliments Carol's series of detailed 'Asian-inspired' lino prints.

Exhibitions at the Gallery October 2011 - January 2012

Currently the Gallery (Sept 29th - Nov 6th)

Gawler Textile Group.


These imaginative artists go way beyond patchwork, reflecting the interests and particular skills of the, individual artists, Liz Collinge, Gem Congdon, Steph Eland, Joanne Hughes, Pat Low and Veronica Martin.
Amazing work!

Jelina Haines - Ethical Fashion – Textile and beyond

Jelina Haines takes wearable apparel to interesting lengths with exhibition “Ethical Fashion – Textile and beyond.” The felted objects are unique, including a necklace of felted red chilies! Men’s discarded ties have been sewn into a shapely ladies’ dress. Where does this leave the men? We need an exhibition of men’s apparel next Jelina!

Tonia Greene - Still Eclecting

A collection of mixed media drawings, paintings and photographs. A feast of beautiful, evocative depictions of nature. Thanks, Tonia

Nikki Berryman - Branching Out

Using an arterial theme, Nikki has linked the human heart with tree branch tracery to produce some beautiful effects. Congratulations!



Exhibitions from November 10 - January 15
Members Exhibition and Christmas Shop Display

Members will exhibit their work in our traditional end of year Members Christmas exhibition from November 10 to January 15th. Members wishing to enter their work into this exhibition have until November 4 to submit an entry form. You can download and print a copy of the Entry Form Here.

Also we will be again extending the shop into the downstairs Green exhibition room for our Christmas Shop Display. Members are encouraged to bring in Christmas themed items for sale such as artwork, hand made Christmas cards and more. All items brought in will be on display until December 18th.

Gallery Closure Over Christmas and New Year

The Gallery will be closed from December 19th 2011 until January 4th 2012 - reopening on January 5th 2012. Next Year's Gallery Program is almost completely filled and promises to be another great year of amazing exhibitions.

SALA at the Gawler Community Gallery

The Gawler Community Gallery is hosting eight exhibitions during SALA including 'Inspired by GAIA'a group exhibition of hand made objects from recycled materials, 'Whatever' by five artists working in a variety of media collectively known as 'Amity', Para West Adult Campus Year 12 Community Studies Art Projects Showcase, The Truro Art Group, John and Richard Coker plus Solo Exhibitions in a variety of media by Carol Clue, Derek Slater and Katherina Urban.

Art by Carol Clue

Participating Artists

Dorothy Beverley,
Phil Bolding,
Carol Clue,
Colleen Gates,
Joan Gibbs,
Jelina Haines,
Adele Jaunn,
Annie Noonan,
Derek Slator,
Katherina Urban,
Dianne Vagg,
Joann Wake,
Sandra Zachopoukos,
Richard Coker,
Jan Coker


Artist Experience: Mixed
Category: Other (Covers self-described, outsider artists, or multiple categories within one venue, eg community exhibitions)
Medium: Multiple Mediums