November 'Hands On'

This Sunday (11 Nov) is the final scheduled get-to-gether for ACNB for 2007.

Thanks to everyone for making the Group a creative success and I look forward to watching it grow and inspire others as well as current members in 2008!

Have a safe and wonderful Christmas!

This Is Not Art 2007 - 27 September to 1 October

Don't forget to check out some of the events at this years' 'This Is Not Art Festival'!

The Festival is labelled "Australia’s premier independent, emerging and experimental arts festival", and is held in our very own Newcastle.

Follow this link to browse the Festival Program plus other information...

THIS IS NOT ART 2007 FESTIVAL PROGRAM.

ACNB September 'Hands on'

Reminder

ACNB this Sunday (16 September) at Carrington Hall from 1pm!

See you there!

August 'Hands On'

Don't forget...

ACNB August 'Hands On' this Sunday (12th) from 1pm at Carrington Community Hall... bring snacks, and everything you need, including your imagination!

See you there :)

"Sleep" by CJP

I found this short vid by cjp101 and thought of Neil as it is based on and inspired by the work of Salvador Dali, one of Neil's fav artists.

I'm also testing putting vids on the blog, so here goes...!

August 'Hands On'

Diary note...

Our next 'Hands On' will be at Carrington Community Hall (Hargrave St), Sunday 12 August, 1pm to 5pm.

Bring everything you need, including drop sheets for messy work, drinks and nibbles to share, and $5 to cover the cost of the Hall (extra money collected will go towards a future excursion or function).

See you there!

ACNB first 'Hands on' day officially a success!

Last Sunday, ACNB members started their masterpieces, dabbled in new dimensions and enjoyed a get-to-gether with new and old friends.

Joe, our visitor from Inverell, stunned us all with his magnificent photo of the Pasha Bulker, which was transferred onto canvas by the end of the day.

Caroline started something which I know is going to be a talking piece for guests to her home for years to come.

whilst Neil designed a new piece of furniture...

Sketching, painting, weaving & charcoal were just a few of the mediums and techniques being explored by members.

I am certain there are masterpieces to come and I think everyone will agree it was a great start to our newly formed Art Club!

I look forward to our next hands on day... stay tuned for date and venue...

'This Is Not Art' Festival

The 'This Is Not Art' Festival will be held in Newcastle from 27 Sep to 1 Oct.

There's five full days of conferences, workshops, panels, artists' presentations, forums, exhibitions, performances and gigs (most of them free!).

See Newcastle come alive with creativity, discover something new, or simply appreciate the talents of others. There's opportunity to display your art for sale by applying for a market stall, it may be a bit early for ACNB members to get pieces together this year (way too early I say!), but maybe we could consider this for next year? Just a thought.

Check out the website for further details www.thisisnotart.org, and if you want sign up for festival updates, email marni@thisisnotart.org with "This Is Not Art announcements sign me up" in the subject header.

The Festival currently incorporates four other major festivals, each of them with their own unique focus:

Electrofringe www.electrofringe.net
National Young Writers' Festival www.youngwritersfestival.org
Sound Summit www.soundsummit.com
Critical Animals www.criticalanimals.org

You may be deceived into thinking these festivals cater for the young and upcoming artists only (I did anyway! and of course 39 is way over the hill!!!), however on closer scrutinisation (I have checked out the Young Writers Festival) there are competitions for even those as old as me! So I encourage you to read the fine print.

Time to get your hands dirty!

Just a reminder our first 'hands on' is Sunday afternoon, 8 July 2007 from 2pm at Tory's place! Bring everything you need for your masterpiece, including a drop sheet if you plan to be messy, plus drinks and nibbles to share.

See you there!

Hunter Arts Diary

Tory has found a fantastic web site www.hunterarts.org.au/galleries.php (also posted in the links section).

Hunter Arts Diary is a calendar of arts, music & theatre events, arts activities, and gallery exhibitions in the Hunter Valley.

Check it out now!

Thankyou!

I firstly want to thank ACNB members for the dedication, passion and excitement displayed towards our new Club. You've helped me get fired up about the Group's possibilities and particularly eager to start my own masterpiece - as I'm sure everyone is!!

Our first outing was a blast... 'The World's Most Photographed' exhibition was amazing. Through the lens’s eye, I saw Muhammad Ali's determination to be the best, James Dean's charisma and youth, John F Kennedy the family man with a gorgeous smile, Mahatma Gandhi's power, Greta Garbo's mystery, Audrey Hepburn's beauty, Adolf Hitler’s 'other' side, Marilyn Monroe's flirtatious eyes and sex appeal, Elvis' moves, and Queen Victoria's skillful poise.

Artexpress was astounding. I was amazed at the talent and depth of our local Year 12 students. “Thank you” to these students who have given me the inspiration and confidence to run with my own imagination.

The pizza afterwards topped off the day...

I am looking forward to 'hands on'!

Watt Space

Check out the new link in 'Local Exhibitions'!

Watt Space is a contemporary art space in the CBD of Newcastle exhibiting the work of current students of the University of Newcastle.

Stay tuned for an ACNB excursion date in the near future!

Toni

Art Appreciation Afternoon

Hi all

Tory has arranged our first outing, an Art Appreciation Afternoon on Sunday 24 June from 2:30pm. Please meet at the Newcastle Art Gallery for the exhibition "The World's most Photographed". Hope you can make it!

The first hands on afternoon will be at Tory's place on 8 July. Bring along your sketch pads, easels, pencils, paints, charcoal or any medium and/or surface of your choosing. What would YOU like to try your hand at, or do you have a project already on the go that needs some inspiration and time?? Bring along some nibbles to share and drinks.

Remember - absolutely no boundaries!!

Let your imagination go...

Toni