The Gawler Community Gallery Inc.

Exhibitions Opening Event - January

2012-02-01T15:38:00.000+10:30

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

2012-02-01T15:33:00.001+10:30

Exhibitions: 21st January - 26th February

2012-01-30T13:13:00.003+10:30

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

2011-10-21T15:16:00.000+10:30

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

2011-08-23T11:56:00.000+09:30

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

Jeannine Randall, Di Popovic & Members Photography

2011-04-15T15:55:00.000+09:30

Starting from April 14th and running for six weeks, three exhibitions will be on display at the gallery including a solo exhibition each by Jeannine Randall and Di Popovic along with our Gallery members Photographic Exhibition. See below for images relating to each.

Elise Eiffe and Culture Eco Art Exhibitions

2011-03-07T19:33:00.000+10:30

Elise Eiffe

Elise is an up and coming local artist exhibiting a range of artworks in her first solo show. Many works in different mediums are portraits created in her own unique style. Her exhibition is in the upstairs blue room at the gallery and is on display from March 3rd to April 6th 2011.

Connecting Weave, Threads and Culture Eco Art Exhibition 2011

Connecting Weave, Threads, and Culture Eco Art Exhibition is presented by Ngarrindjeri Eco Art Co-Op from Camp Coorong, Meningie. Ngarrindjeri Eco Art Co-Op (NEAC) is co - founded by Ngarrindjeri Land and Progress Association (NLPA) and Innovative Art in Textiles (IAT) and is run collaboratively by multi –disciplinary emerging visual artists and Ngarrindjeri Cultural Weavers from the Coorong and surrounding districts. NEAC is endeavoring to implement an artist run initiative where active members are responsible for the running of its creative endeavor and sustaining its community art projects. These projects are designed to bring hope, increase community participation, prosperity and new revenue possibilities. This is also designed to help connect the Ngarrindjeri community to the wider community and making the connection through artistic practices.

This exhibition showcases a range of contemporary pieces of Ngarrindjeri weaving and traditional basket weaving, wearable art costumes, up-cycle neck tie dresses and trendy eco bags made from 100% recycled neck ties. There is also a wide selection of affordable chic and stylish glass beads and felted earrings, felted necklaces, vibrant silk and velvet scarves, handmade paper, framed textile and metal artworks. Sixty five percent of the art on display is designed and created using sustainable materials, proving fashion and sustainable living can co-exist.

About Ngarrindjeri Eco Arts Co – Op

Ngarrindjeri Eco Art Co-Op (NEAC) is co-founded by Ngarrindjeri Land & Progress Association (NLPA) and Innovative Art in Textiles (IAT) and is run collaboratively by multi-disciplinary emerging visual artists and Ngarrindjeri Cultural Weavers from the Coorong and surrounding areas. NEAC is endeavor to implement an artist run –initiatives where active members are responsible for the running of its creative endeavour and sustaining its community art projects, and employ a responsive focus group to develop, facilitate and implement sustainable community eco - arts projects designed to bring hope, increase community participation, prosperity and new revenue possibilities to desperately disempowered Ngarrindjeri members of the community in the Coorong district in South Australia. NEAC will also endeavor to encourage and welcome Non- Indigenous artist to join and the wider community to connect through art.

Exhibition Date: 03 March to 06 April 2011

http://www.innovativeartintextiles.com/
http://www.jelinahaines.com/

Gawler Gallery Christmas Party - Date Correction!

2010-12-15T14:30:00.000+10:30

Although most people should have been alerted to the correct date of the Gawler Galleries end of year Christmas Party via the December Roster mail out it's come to my attention that the galleries last couple of newsletters had the incorrect date published.

The correct date is today, WEDNESDAY, 15th December 2010. Not the 16th as printed in our newsletter.

The time and place are still the same: 6:30pm at the Willaston Hotel in the Alfresco Room.

Apologies to anyone who may have been inconvenienced by the incorrect date. Clearly the committee needs to double check important dates before the newsletter goes out.

Regards

David Arandle
Secretary / The Gawler Community Gallery Inc.

Start your Christmas Shopping at the Gallery

2010-11-20T11:57:00.001+10:30

Why not break away from the mass produced and impersonal gifts of the big retail stores this Christmas and buy your family and friends more unique, handmade cards and gifts from the Gawler Community Gallery.

We've extended our gift shop to fill the entire ground floor of the gallery and specifically encouraged our members to bring in Christmas themed cards and artworks to decorate your home and to spread the greetings of the season.

Artist Laura Wright has even allowed us to exhibit her spectacular Christmas Tree dress complete with fairy lights. Worth a visit to the gallery just to experience in person.

All our members are selling their works at very affordable prices so why not come in and start your Christmas shopping at the gallery.

Members Exhibition
Nov 18, 2010 - Jan 16, 2011

Whilst you're shopping at the gallery, in the upstairs room we have a members exhibition of Artworks for sale. Anyone of these fabulous creations could make just the perfect Christmas gift so be sure to come in and check them out.

New Gallery Management Committee Elected for 2011

2010-11-20T11:26:00.002+10:30

The Gawler Community Galleries 2011 management committee was elected at the November AGM held at The Price Albert Hotel in Gawler on the 17th November 2010.

Outgoing President, Judy Ferguson, paid tribute to former 2010 committee member Shirley Shaw who recently passed away after a long battle with cancer. Shirley was mentioned in several other committee member's reports highlighting that her work for the gallery and her exhibitions of latest artworks will be missed greatly.

Out new management committee for 2011 is as follows:

President/Chairperson: Thelma Kirkwood
Vice President: Kimberley Hargrave
Treasurer: Ellen Steyn
Secretary: David Arandle
Publicity Officer: Joanne Hughes
(NB: Judy Ferguson will take on Roster Manager as an unofficial position.)

Shop Co-ordinator: Phil Bolding
Program Co-Ordinator/Curator: Thelma Kirkwood
Newsletter Editor: Jeannine Randall
Eighth Committee Member: Joyce Mendrik

Finding people with the time to be on our management committee is a difficult task. Thanks to all the continuing committee members and a special thank you to those new committee members stepping up for the first time.

Finally a big thank you to our former president Judy Ferguson, who no doubt would have renominated for President had her constitutional five year limit on the committee had not been reached.

Judy has been President of the gallery since before its establishment in February 2006 and was President of ArtsAction (the group formed in 2000 to lobby for the establishment of a community gallery in Gawler) up until the gallery was established. Effectively Judy has been a leading driver of Community Arts in Gawler for ten years straight.

Only Judy would take a break from the committee by taking on the task of Roster Co-ordinator - one of the most difficult gallery management jobs - as an unofficial position.

Thank you Judy!

Exhibitions at the Gallery October - November

2010-10-16T14:00:00.001+10:30

Currently on display at the Gawler Gallery are three exhibitions all of which run from October 14 to November 14 2010.

Upstairs Pink Room:

Upstairs Green and Blue Rooms:

The exhibition will showcase a composite of works from the imaginary and real, the sadness, sensuality and vitality of life, to the compositional exploration of the everyday world around us by three different but complementary artists.

Kerrie Barrett

Kerrie is a self taught artist working mainly in oils and is represented in private and corporate collections in Australia and overseas. She was a founding member of the Blackwater Art Gallery and has exhibited in group and solo exhibitions in three states. Kerrie’s landscapes are both real and imaginary. Most are sketched or rough painted on site and finished in her studio.

Naomi Falting

Naomi has engaged with art since embracing it at secondary school. With TAFE studies in sculpture, painting, drawing and printmaking, and private tuition in watercolour, she explores personal dimensions of expression. Naomi favours working in acrylics, charcoal and conte. Her art has been sporadically intermingled with family, community and full time work.

Peter Murdoch

From his earliest training as an art teacher to his current work in web and publication design Peter has never lost the desire to explore his own individual view of the world. He has exhibited in recent years, at Belalie Art Gallery in Jamestown and at the University of Adelaide, and in 2009 was a finalist in the Prospect Portrait Prize. His work includes painting, drawing and photography.

Downstairs Green Room:

“ON THE WAY”

By the Artistic Quartet.

This is a diverse exhibition of painted works by four artists including Ron Brook and Bob McCance, taking their collective steps towards a brighter future. An artist will be ‘in residence’ and painting each day during this exhibition.

People's Choice Winner, 2010 Gawler Art Award

2010-10-11T18:21:00.001+10:30

Bonnie Supple (pictured on the left) is presented with the 5th Gawler Art Award, People's Choice Award for her work 'Highland Cow' by the Galleries Publicity Officer, Joanne Hughes. Bonnie's artwork also won the Youth 10-14 years category of the Awards.

For all the awards winners read this post.

Winners of the 5th Gawler Art Award 2010

2010-10-06T12:38:00.000+10:30

The official opening and award announcements of the 5th Gawler Art Award were a great success with many people commenting on the excellent variety and quality of the 118 works on display with particular mention of how well the exhibition was hung (thanks to my small but very dedicated team who spent a day and a half hanging all the works).

The winners were as follows:

Best Overall - Mike Barr, Semaphore Sunday (Acrylic)
Best Nature/Flora Theme - Melissa Farrell, Purple Peacock (Mixed Media)
Best Watercolour - Gerhard Ritter, Here to Serve (Watercolour)
Best Sport/Recreation Theme - Ellen Steyn, Demise of SA 3 Day Event? (Acrylic)
Best Gawler Theme - Maxine Donald, Church Hill Chimneys (and Owl), Gawler (Watercolour)
Best Open Theme - Norah Jones, Beach Dancing (Pastels)
Best Hanging Textile - Carol Clue, Late Summer Glow (Textiles)
Best 3D Original Art - Kimberley Hargrave, Rainbow Lace Breastplate (Crystal & wire)
Best Youth 10-14 years - Bonnie Supple, Highland Cow (Charcoal)
Best Youth 15-18 years - Hannah Stockdale, Laura (graphite)

Each category also had certificates given to at least one work that was considered highly regarded by the judges. All the winners and highly regarded entries are acknowledged in the photo accompanying article below by The Bunyip Newspaper (click to see the full size version).

The exhibition closes this Sunday the 10th October at 4pm. If you haven't seen it then do yourself a favour and get down to the gallery. All works are for sale... why not purchase a prize winning work of art?

July Exhibitions at the Gallery

2010-07-09T14:06:00.000+09:30

In the gallery until August 1 is once again a wonderful collection of artworks to suit all tastes.

Heather Garfield and Lorraine Winchester will present Flora and Fauna in the bottom room, while upstairs Nikki Berryman will display Chromofeeliac' acrylics on canvas in a contemporary style. Shirley Shaw will have her wearable art, textile wall-hangings and her legendary fantasy dolls, while Ellen Steyn has 'Passion in Painting', with acrylics of birds, animals, landscapes and buildings.

The 5th Gawler Art Award - Entry Now Open

2010-06-07T11:51:00.002+09:30

The Gawler Community Gallery Inc is proud to present The 5th Gawler Art Award in 2010. 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

Best work with a Flora /Nature Theme
Kindly donated by Vadoulis Garden Centre $250

People’s Choice
Kindly donated by Gawler Books, Books to the value of $150-$200

Category Awards:

Watercolour Award in Any Theme
Kindly donated by Adams Family Framers $100

Depiction of Sports or Recreation Award in any Medium
Kindly donated by The Bunyip Newspaper $100

Painting with a Gawler Theme in Any Medium
Kindly donated by Mr. Tony Piccolo Member for Light $100

Open Theme Award in Any Medium
Kindly donated by The Gawler Community Gallery $100

Hanging Textile Award in Any Theme
Kindly donated by Adelaide Road Clinic $100

3D Original Award in Any Theme or Medium
Kindly donated by The Sanctuary Hair by Patricia $100

Youth Award in Any Theme or Medium. Ages 10-14 years
Kindly donated by Zollo Art Supplies, Painting and Drawing Classes valued at $60

Youth Award in Any Theme or Medium. Ages 15 – 18 years
Kindly donated by Zollo Art Supplies, Painting and Drawing Classes valued at $60

Entries close Monday August 30th

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 September 9th to October 10th
Official opening Sunday September 12th at 2pm.

For more information phone Gallery Secretary David Arandle: (08) 8522 7531 or e-mail etourist@arttimeproductions.com

Latest Exhibitions: Truo, Derek Slater, Karen & Jackie Fuller

2010-06-07T11:14:00.000+09:30

All the following exhitions are on display at the gallery until Sunday, June 27th, 2010.

Truo Art Group

An exciting display of members recent paintings covering various themes from landscapes to portraits.

Derek Slater

Le Doc Art: “Un-natural water colours and other stuff”

Fuller Fabulosity

Karen & Jackie Fuller happen to share the same surname but are not related. See their poster below.

New Exhibitions: Amity and Members Photography

2010-03-30T12:39:00.001+10:30

The "Amity" group, including Carol Clue, Dianne Vagg, Philip Bolding, Colleen Gates, and Dorothy Beverley, are using two rooms at the gallery to display their work, ranging from still life pieces to watercolour landscapes and beautiful floral works.

Members Photography Exhibition

The remaining two rooms at the gallery have a wonderful display of members photograhy ranging from portraits to nature, wildlife and landscapes. This exhibition closes on April 18th, 2010.

New Exhibitions: Yvonne Jaunay, Cynthia Jones, Suzanne Elborough & Margaret Farrugia

2010-02-15T11:23:00.004+10:30

Artists (left to right, standing) Cynthia Jones, Margaret Farrugia, Yvonne Jaunay & Suzanne Elborough with Harp Player, Kay Deeholtz on the Exhibition's Official Opening held February 14th, 2010.

[ click image to enlarge ]

This month's exhibitions at the Gawler Community Gallery feature mixed media artist Yvonne Jaunay, photographer, Cynthia Jones, contemporary portrait and still life painter, Suzzanne Elborough and Aboriginal artist, Margaret Farrugia.

Their exhibitions include some very colourful portraits, abstract pieces, indigenous art, and a room full of photography called "Double Trouble", which, as the title suggests, means that all photographs have two subjects included. Most of the pieces come from nature, with flora and fauna in beautiful scenes. Photographer, Cynthia Jones, has you guessing in one photograph, but yes, there are two "hard to find" objects.

All four artists have a gallery room to themselves. The entire collection of artworks is so varied that you're bound to find something that you'll want to take home with you (don't forget to inquire with our volunteers on duty if you are interested in making a purchase).

The official opening of the exhibition was held on Sunday 14th February. Judy Gillett-Ferguson, President of the Gawler Community Gallery Board of Management spoke warmly of the four separate exhibitors and how much they enhance the Gallery by their variety and skillfully produced work.

Harpist Kay Deeholtz from Hamley Bridge set up her beautiful harp and played through the afternoon to many enthralled guests.

All four exhibitions on on display until March 14th, 2010.

Yvonne is also has work in another exhibition at the Station Master's Art Gallery at Strathalbyn. See the flyer on the right for full details. (Click the image to enlarge it).

Our New Web Site and Member's Photographic Exhibition

2010-02-05T23:01:00.000+10:30

Welcome to our completely revised and revamped web site. Hopefully the new look as well as all the useful information will be of benefit to anyone who has an interest in the Gawler Community Gallery.

Please take a moment to fully explore the site. There's a complete new page describing the history of the gallery along with information about the gallery committee as well many important documents available for download.

Of particular interest is the up coming members photographic exhibition. Entries for this close on March 7th 2010 so if you are a member of the gallery and would like to enter your photograph then be sure to download, print and return your entry form as soon as possible.

Presently the galleries web site is looking pretty bare in the way of show casing the work of our local artists. If you've exhibited work at the gallery in the past and you have a really great snap shot of your art in the gallery then we'd love to use it on the site some where.

Feel free to email photos to the Secretary, David Arandle, at etourist@arttimeproductions.com.

Be sure to tell us what you think of the new site too. Why not even try out the Secretary contact form at the bottom of this page.

Second Members Exhibition for February 2009

2009-01-02T22:40:00.002+10:30

Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a great Christmas too.

The Gawler Community Gallery Committee is aware that due to administrative difficulties and other technical problems that many members did not receive enough notice (if any at all) to exhibit in the December 2008 – February 2009 members exhibition.

Whilst this is again short notice the Committee is pleased to offer members another chance to exhibit their works in the Galleries upstairs exhibition rooms from February 12th to March 15th 2009.

Each artwork to be exhibited will be charged a $3.00 entry fee with a maximum of FOUR artworks per artist. Entry forms and fees must be returned by February 1st 2009.

Members who have artworks in the current members exhibition can, if they wish, simply carry these works over into the new members exhibition however entry fees will still apply and you must submit your entry form regardless (tick the space provided on the form if you are carrying works over so we know we have them at the gallery already).

Whilst we are happy to carry works over from the previous exhibition we highly recommend submitting new or different works to facilitate a fresh exhibition for our regular visitors and to maximize your sales opportunities.

Please review the entry form for full details which can be downloaded from the Galleries homepage (under the View/Print Documents heading).

For your convenience artworks can be delivered to the gallery on Sunday February 8, between 4-6pm – at the same time works from the current members exhibition are to be collected.

Should you have any questions please contact The Secretary on 8522 7531 (Home phone Number) or via email: etourist@arttimeproductions.com

The Committee looks forward to your involvement and continued support of Gawler’s only Community Art Gallery.

Regards

The Gawler Community Gallery Committee.

Gawler Community Gallery A.G.M. 2008

2009-01-02T22:17:00.004+10:30

Following a daunting but delicious main course at the Prince Albert Hotel, Committee members were elected for the next twelve months.

President: Judy Ferguson
Vice president: Thelma Kirkwood
Secretary: David Arandle
Treasurer: Ellen Styne
Shop Coordinator: Tara Evans
Program Manager: Joanne Hughes
Newsletter: Jeannine Randall
Roving Brief: Margaret Farrugia

On behalf of the members, the president thanked those members who are no longer serving. Carol Clue, Marilyn Tucker, Sandra Sullivan, and Shirley Shaw have given a great deal to the Gallery during the consolidating years, and we deeply appreciate their enormous contribution.

Judy stressed the need for change and growth in the Gallery. She believes that the enthusiasm and ideas contributed by a changing committee is important. As this will be her last year as president, Judy has asked members to begin considering their willingness to nominate for office at next year’s A.G.M.

- Article From December 2008 Newsletter, written and edited by Jeannine Randall.

Opening of Gawler Art Award

2008-10-18T12:54:00.005+10:30

Sunday 5th October saw almost a hundred people attend the opening of the Biennial Art Award at the Gawler Community Gallery.

Several of the winners for the Categories were present to receive there awards and prizes.

Gerhard Ritter was judged the overall winner of the $1500 Acquisition Prize donated by the Town of Gawler with his painting called "Silk Road" a portrait of a Moroccan merchant.

Lorraine Winchester won best watercolour with her painting of coloured corn. Joanne Hughes was the winner of the Textile Art Award with her "Bush Camp at Dawn, Heidi Poole won a Junior Prize for her "Fruity" a painted real shoe.

Maxine Donald was the winner of a new category "Depiction of Sports/Recreation" with her painting of "Toasting Jack" coincidentally a picture of the local Bunyip Newspaper and Jack Bobridge after his win of the Tour Down Under, cycling Race. This prize had been donated by the Bunyip Newspapers, unbeknown to the judges of course.

The Exhibition will be on show at the Gallery until Sunday November 2nd, and is well worth a visit. The variety of entries pleased the four judges, although it made for lots of discussion and consultation before decisions could be made.

2008-08-21T19:31:00.005+09:30

Gawler Art Award 2008
The Station Master’s House
Gawler Railway Station
Twenty Third Street, Gawler South

The Gawler Community Gallery Inc is proud to present the Gawler Art Award for 2008.
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 $1,500

Best work with a Flora /Nature Theme
Kindly donated by Vadoulis Garden Centre $250

People’s Choice
Kindly donated by Pt Adelaide Art Supplies a gift pack valued at $100

Category Awards:

Watercolour Award in Any Theme
Kindly donated by Adams Family Framers $150

Depiction of Sports or Recreation Award in any Medium
Kindly donated by The Bunyip Newspaper $100

Painting with an Australian Theme in Any Medium
Kindly donated by Sigrid from Indigenous Dreaming $100

2D Original Award in Any Theme or Medium
To be advised

Hanging Textile Award
Kindly donated by Adelaide Road Clinic $100

3D Original Award
Kindly donated by The Sanctuary Hair by Patricia $100

Youth Award in Any Theme or Medium. Ages 10-14 years
Kindly donated by Mr. Tony Piccolo Member for Light $100

Youth Award in Any Theme or Medium. Ages 15 – 18 years
Kindly donated by Mr. Tony Piccolo Member for Light $100

Entries close Monday September 22nd
Deliver artwork Monday September 29th 4-6pm
Collect artwork Sunday November 2nd 4-6pm.
To be held at The Gawler Community Gallery October 2nd to November 2nd
Official opening Sunday October 5th at 2pm.
For more information phone: (08) 82542886 or (08) 85235995 during open hours

Entry forms are available from the Gawler Community Gallery at the above address

2008-08-01T08:55:00.002+09:30

The winner of the NAWMA (Northern Area Waste Management Authority) Award for the textile piece best depicting the theme of Reduce., Re-use and Recycle from the July Quilting Exhibition was Margaret Howse with her quilt called "The Unworn Parts" which was made of denim pieces and pockets.
NAWMA (alias Theresa) said she thought that as the denim had been originally used to keep a body warm, it was only fitting that it has now been re-used in a quilt to keep another body warm. This quilt is hanging in the Gallery and is for sale.
The winners of the beautiful raffle quilts were Jane Jansen and Judy Ferguson, who are delighted with their prizes.

2008-08-01T08:40:00.002+09:30

There is a SALA (South Australian Living Artists) Exhibition in the Gallery until 24th August.
An Art Group, called "Amity", comprising of Carol Clue, Colleen Gates, Pat Low, Dorothy Beverley, Brian Windebank, Chris Pisani, Mike Way, Phil Bolding and Dianne Vagg, has a display of works in three rooms of the Gallery.
Their work includes watercolours, acrylics, and a lovely selection of Textile Pieces by Pat Low with paper collage and fine felted landscapes. Colleen Gates has been busy with her knitting needles and has a display of her winter hats and scarfs, and Chris Pisani has some wonderful paintings of vintage cars on show.
Shirley Shaw, with her collection called Fun, Funky and Functional, is showing her talent once again with work including fantasy dolls, beading, feltwork, and jewellery to suit all tastes.

The official opening of this Exhibition by the Mayor of Playford, Martin Lindsell, was attended by almost a hundred well wishers, and there has been a steady stream of visitors to the Gallery since then.