 Artist of the North 2010
 Painting by Jacqueline Waters
Artist of the North 2010
"EnviroART: EnviroSMART"
2010 Opening Night Photographs here.
2010 Exhibiting Artwork here.
Fill out the Contact Form for Artist of the North Exhibition 2010 here.
"EnviroART - EnviroSMART"
Artist of the North 2010
Cairns Art Society invites Artists of the North to take part in our combined Art Exhibition. CAS gives you the chance to gain exposure for your work in a professional, commercial environment.
Now in its Sixth year, Artists of the North Exhibition is the largest local art exhibition in the north.
The theme for this year is: "EnviroART:EnviroSMART”
There will be an Award of $500 for the most appropriate work in this Section.
Hopefully the themed section will make us all reflect and be more aware of our environment, and the devastation caused by our destructive lifestyle.
Entries Close: Monday 10 May 2010 at 5pm
Post Entries to Exhibition Co-ordinator: PO Box 1400 Cairns Qld 4870
Delivery of Artworks:
Sunday 16 May: 9am to 4.30pm & Monday 17 May: 9-12noon.
Exhibition Open:
Saturday 22 May until Saturday 12 June 2010
Hours: 10am - 4.30pm Daily
Official Opening:
Friday 21 May at 6.30pm
Guest Speaker for Opening Night is Distinguished Research Professor William Laurance, from the School of Marine and Biology at James Cook University.
He will be giving a presentation on "Why rainforests are unique"
There will be Food, Drinks and Entertainment.
Note:
All artists must be a current member of a local visual arts organisation.
All mediums and facets of art may be included:
Paintings ~ Photography
Ceramics ~ Sculpture
Glass ~ Textiles ~ Mosaics Basketry etc
For further details or information contact the Exhibition Co-ordinator:
Carol Laing Ph. 0414 900 717
or Email:
artnorth@cairnsartsociety.com
Tanks Market: Sun 30 May, 9am – 2pm
Collection of Artworks: Sun 13 June, 10.00am – 4.30pm
Contact Carol Laing: Here
40546324 or 0414900717.
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EXCITING WORKSHOPS BEING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ARTIST OF THE NORTH EXHIBITION 2010:
These workshops are being tutored by local talented artists.
Mosaics with Dom Johns - Shardworks Mosaic Studio Cairns.
Dom is well known on the International scene. He has held workshops in Australia and USA. He designed and crafted the Mosaic shell masterpiece on the Cairns Esplanade.
Let Dom teach you how it’s done. The workshops will be held at Dom’s Studio. Shardworks Mosaic Studio at 240 Severin Street, Parramatta Park
These two, two day workshops will enable participants to create their own mosaic masterpiece using natural and or recycled materials. Participants will explore the use of line, colour and texture using simple everyday materials as well as the beautiful ‘smalti’ glass of Venice and Mexico.
Sat 22 & Sun 23 May
Times: - Sat 10am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 3pm
Cost $255
Sat 29 & Sun 30 May
Times: – Sat 10am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 3pm
Cost $255
What is included:-
All materials supplied, however there will be a charge should extra materials be requested.
A small sample bag of glass/mosaic tessera will be included in the cost of the workshop.
Morning and afternoon teas provided.
What to bring: Drawing book with a few ideas, photos, found objects, recycled glass, old tiles, favourite stones ….think ideas A4 size. And bring your lunch.
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Concrete Sculpture by Jennie Scott at Tank 4
Jennie is well known in Cairns and also nationally and internationally for her equestrian sculptures.
Her life size horse and rider was selected for the Swell Sculpture Event.
In this workshop you will create a sculpture of your favourite dog/cat or some other loved object.
Saturday 22 May 9am to 4pm
One day Introductory workshop
Cost $70 materials supplied.
Concrete sculpture by Jennie Scott at Tank 4
In this two day workshop there will be more time to make a much larger sculpture of your liking.
Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 June 9am – 4pm
Cost $140 all materials supplied
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Sally Moroney - Basket weaving with natural materials at Tank 4
Children and Mums with daughters or son are welcome to participate.
In this workshop you will make a basket using natural materials.
Saturday 29 May 1pm – 4pm
Cost $15 – materials supplied
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Watercolour Workshop with Mike Ferris at Tank 4
Bring you paints and learn how its done.
Mike paints fantastic flowers and since holidaying in Florence last year he paints street scenes of wonderful buildings in Italy.
You might like it so much to join in for ARTescape, a series of week long painting workshops starting 19 July.
Mike Ferris - Watercolour
Sunday 6 June 1.00 – 4.00
Cost $20
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Beginners Knitting with Margaret Pollock at Tank 4:
Margaret will tutor two workshops each will give you the basics on how to knit. Do one workshop or make a day of it and do the two on the same day. Margaret will teach you how to casting on, casting off, increasing, decreasing, knit, purl, moss stitch and stocking stitch if time allows.
If you bring your own needles and wool, you will be able to practice at home afterwards.
Suggest size 5 needles and a ball of 8ply wool (not fluffy or knobbly wool), or borrow on the day.
Wednesday 26 May 9 – 12noon Cost $10
Wednesday 26 May 1pm – 4pm Cost $10
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Introduction to Reverse Shibori with Margaret Pollock at Tank 4:
These three hour mini workshops will give you the basics on a version of the Japanese tie dyeing technique called Shibori.
Margaret has added another dimension to this by using a discharge product to remove selected areas of the original dye from a fabric to make an original pattern. An exciting and innovative approach to decorating fabric.
Sunday 30 May 9.30 - 12.30
Cost $10 and a donations of $2 towards the cost of materials
Sunday 30 May 1.00 - 4.00
Cost $10 and a donations of $2 towards the cost of materials
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Introduction to Fabric Painting using modern materials with Carol Coates at Tank 4
In this workshop you will do a lot of research techniques using new modern mediums. Fabric painting is no longer just Hobby Text, or hand prints on fabric.
What to bring:
You will need some white material, an old white sheet (available from the recycled clothing outlets), or white calico/lawn all pre washed and cut into A4 size pieces, 5 or more pieces will be sufficient.
These can then be stacked and sewn across the middle to made a booklet or kept loose.
A similar number of A4 size paper sheets.
Carpenters pencil and knife for sharpening same, cheap soft paint brush (folk art brush ok) and some bristle brushes. Your favourite medium.
Insect repellant just in case, hat and reading glasses and a pair of socks.
Thursday 3 June 9.30 – 12.30
Cost $10 plus $10 for materials
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Learn to Crochet with Carol Coates at Tank 4
In this workshop we will learn how to interpret a pattern, going in circles, squares, or backward and forward or in a W or zig zag fashion. If any further assistance is required, you will have my contact number, and where I craft. Come along and join us. Bring your crochet hook and thread.
Carol will also supply all materials for a cost of $5.
Thursday 3 June 1.00 – 4.00
Cost $10
Morning and Afternoon teas will be provided in all workshops so bring your lunch if staying for the afternoon.
Carol Laing will be the contact for all the workshops
Email artnorth@cairnsartsociety.com Phone 0414 900 717
View ARTIST OF THE NORTH 2009 opening night
and artwork photographs here.
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