Hawkesbury Show 2024 Entries Close – Tuesday, 2nd April
Entries are closing very soon for some of the pavilion sections for the Hawkesbury Show 2024.
The annual show runs from 19th -21st April 2024, with the Open & Open Junior Art, Photography and all Craft sections closing on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024 at 4.00pm.
For those who are planning to submit artwork, please ensure that your entries have been placed by this time online. You can also place paper entries via email or at the showground office. The office is open on Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Hawkesbury Show 2024 MTAS Volunteers Needed for Duty
Hi MTAS Members,
MTAS are the stewards each year for the Art Pavilion and we need volunteers from our Society to do duty. We need people to fill the roster on the following days please:
Friday, 19th April – we need 2 people for each shift: 9am – 1pm 1pm – 5pm 5pm – 9pm
Saturday, 20th April – we need 2 people for each shift: 9am – 1pm 1pm – 5pm 5pm – 9pm
Sunday, 21st April – we need 2 people for each shift: 9am – 1pm 1pm – 5pm
Those who fill the duty positions will receive one free entry ticket on that date of the show.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you can help by emailing to info@mtas.com.au or calling Kym on 0413 809 685.
MTAS School Holiday Art & Crafts Program From 15th – 25th January 2024
Reminding all that our Kids School Holiday Workshops are on again! Enroll your child now and start the new year with fun and creative kids’ workshops. From 15th – 25th January 2024. For 5-15yr olds. Limit of 10 students per workshop. Cost: $15 per workshop per child; all equipment supplied. Bookings Essential: phone Deidre 0412 979 731 or 02 4578 3555
MTAS School Holiday Art & Crafts Program From 15th – 25th January 2024
Our Kids School Holiday Workshops are on again! Enroll your child now and start the new year with fun and creative kids’ workshops. From 15th – 25th January 2024. For 5-15yr olds. Limit of 10 students per workshop. Cost: $15 per workshop per child; all equipment supplied. Bookings Essential: phone Deidre 0412 979 731 or 02 4578 3555
MTAS Monthly Meeting & Christmas Party Tuesday, 12th December 2023
It’s that time of the year again!
Reminding all that our End of Year Celebration Christmas Meeting will be tomorrow, 12th of December 7.30pm at the Stan Stevens Studio (Deerubbin Centre).
Venue address: Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, Hawkesbury Cultural Precinct, 300 George St, Windsor.
Please bring something for Show & Tell. It can be an art or craft work you have done through the year or something of interest to show to the group. We are also planning a Lucky Dip, Lucky Door Prize, Art Trivia, and more.
Tea & coffee will be supplied. Please bring a plate of something tasty to share with the group.
Both members and non-members are welcome to join our meetings, for the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.
Please remember to park outside the car park as it closes early.
We hope you can join us for our fun-filled end-of-year celebration and wish you all a safe and happy festive season!
The Secret Garden Christmas Fair Saturday, 2nd December 2023 From 9am – 2pm
The Secret Garden has a Christmas Fair this Saturday, 2nd December from 9am until 2pm.
Entrance fee is $2.00. The address is Clydesdale Lane Richmond, Western Sydney University Campus, Richmond. You can enter via Londonderry Road.
There will be Christmas stalls you can buy gifts for friends, loved ones, and even yourself! There will also be lots of gorgeous plants for sale at bargain prices, market & food stalls, live music, and Devonshire tea and coffee from the café. You can also meet their cute and friendly farmyard animals.
For more details or to book a market stall, you can ph Caroline at 02 9686 4155 or email events@nwds.org.au.
MTAS Monthly Meeting & Christmas Party Tuesday, 12th December 2023
It’s that time of the year again!
Our End of Year Celebration Christmas Meeting will be on the 12th of December, 7.30pm at the Stan Stevens Studio (Deerubbin Centre).
Venue address: Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, Hawkesbury Cultural Precinct, 300 George St, Windsor.
Please bring something for Show & Tell. It can be an art or craft work you have done through the year or something of interest to show to the group. We are also planning a Lucky Dip, Lucky Door Prize, Art Trivia, and more.
Tea & coffee will be supplied. Please bring a plate of something tasty to share with the group.
Both members and non-members are welcome to join our meetings, for the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.
Please remember to park outside the car park as it closes early.
We hope you can join us for our fun-filled end-of-year celebration and wish you all a safe and happy festive season!
Full-Day Workshop with David Lake “Landscape in Oils” This Sunday, 29th October 2023
Reminding everyone that we have a Full-Day oil painting workshop with David Lake this Sunday, 29th October 2023.
Enroll now to learn David’s wonderful techniques in creating his beautiful oil landscapes! We have a few places left.
Date: Sunday, 29th October 2023 Time: 10am – 4pm Venue: Stan Stevens Room, Deerubbin Center Windsor Price: $70 Members and $75 Non Member Materials List: click here for PDF
Morning tea provided, Bring your own lunch.
For more info and enrolment please contact Leigh 0401 228 624 or email info [@] mtas.com.au .
Payment methods:
Option 1 – EFT Deposit to: Macquarie Towns Arts Society Inc Bendigo Bank BSB: 633000 Acc: 156303562 N.B. Please label your transaction and email to info [@] mtas.com.au that you have paid for the workshop. Option 2 – Mail Cheque with Form to P.O. BOX 1058, RICHMOND NSW 2753 Option 3 – In person to a committee member or Richmond Art Supplies
About David Lake:
David’s art career began in high school with an enthusiasm for both drawing and subsequently painting and was encouraged by his parents.
He worked initially with watercolours and painted birds and animals. However, it was the oil paints that held his attention, and that’s when he made the transition to painting landscapes.
David has been painting for more than thirty years, and on a full-time basis since 2002. Originally from Sydney, he now resides in the small town of Newbridge in the NSW central tablelands.
He has developed his own distinctive style that has won him awards and commendations since 1991, including the Combined Art Societies of Sydney – Artist of the Year for 2007, 2008, and 2009.
His paintings can be found in private and municipal collections in Australia and private collections overseas, including the UK, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, and the USA.
David is a Fellow of the Royal Art Society of New South Wales. He is also a member of the Oatley 101 Society of Artists and a participant on the Bathurst Arts Trail.
Hawkesbury Now – Art Fair – Exhibition 27th October – 3rd December 2023
Opening night for the Hawkesbury Now Exhibition, previously known as the Hawkesbury Art Fair, will be this Friday, 27th October, and will continue until 3rd December 2023!
Come and see artworks from various local Hawkesbury Artists and Artisans including some of our own MTAS members.
Enjoy viewing different mediums such as painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, glass, and woodwork.
The Hawkesbury Now Exhibition is an opportunity for local artists to exhibit and sell their work at our prestigious Regional Gallery. Residents and visitors to the area can buy original art from the region’s best-known accomplished and up-and-coming artists.
Light refreshments will be provided at the opening night.
A range of organisations are showcased in the Hawkesbury Now Exhibition, including the Macquarie Towns Arts Society, Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshop, Piggery Lane Studios, Hawkesbury Artists and Artisans Trail, and more.
MTAS Spring Exhibition From 20th – 22nd October 2023
The Opening night for our fabulous Annual “Spring Affair” Exhibition is on Friday, 20th October, 7.30pm at the Richmond School of Art, Murray Wing, March Street, Richmond.
It will continue until Sunday, 22nd October from 10am to 4pm. All Free Entry.
This is an Open Exhibition with prizes in all seven sections of artwork together with Best in Show and People’s Choice awards.
There will be artworks in a variety of media eg. oil, acrylic, watercolour, and other mediums painted as watercolour, drawing including ink, charcoal and pencil, pastel, printmaking, contemporary and mixed media plus also a small paintings category.
Come and see over 130 artworks from popular local artists, such as John Shields, Gloria Galvin, Yvonne West, Jeanette Starr, Deidre Morrison, Mark Wilson, Sue Kennedy, Virginia Wheatley, and many more.
All artworks will be for sale. Various handmade crafts, jewellery, resin works, pottery, and handmade cards will also be on sale.
A wonderful opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping! Buy gifts for your family and friends or just spoil yourself with a special piece of art or handmade craft.
For more inquiries, you may contact President Satya on 0483 895 098 or Secretary Pat on 0415 200 446.