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Life Drawing Workshops April 13th and 20th

by Dugald Beattie - CAAS President

For those interested in improving their drawing of the human form you may wish to participate in Life Drawing instructional workshops on two approaching Saturday mornings, the 13th and 20th of April. These workshops are not for beginners but for those wishing to improve their practice.  Sessions will be hosted by CAAS at our Art Shed in Crispe St. Non CAAS members welcome to join!

Manuela Pilz

Manuela Pilz

The sessions are being run by Manuela Pilz, who teaches art and life drawing on the Gold Coast. Manuela will be in Alice for the two weekends.  All the details are on the attachment (see link below).  Please do not reply here but directly with Manuela.

This is a wonderful opportunity and we thank Manuela for conducting these workshops.

Click HERE  for Life Drawing Workshops Flyer.

Back, Life Drawing Workshop. Art by Cameron Morgan, CAAS member.

The Central Australian Art Society turns Fifty

by Dugald Beattie - CAAS President

Yes, we’re 50 years old!

On March 12 1963, a group of keen Alice Springs artists got together in the old High School Library (now Charles Darwin University campus) to form the Central Australian Art Society.  Little did they realise that what they created that day would be a thriving entity some 50 years on.

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Opening Night of the 1975  Caltex Northern Territory Art Award held in
The Residency,  Alice Springs.
Foreground L to R: Bob Dalby (CAAS President), Sen. Bernie Kilgariff, Judy Cassab (twice winner Archibald Prize), Mark Farmer.

Not withstanding the burning down of our headquarters some years ago, CAAS has a surprisingly good set of archives that go way back to the 60’s.  Searching through these records recently made me feel rather honoured to be a part of such an organisation.  So much has been achieved over the years and the dedication and hard work of previous members is very evident. Continue reading →

Walk in the Art, 2012

by Dugald Beattie - CAAS President

The concluding unique event at our annual Advocate Art Award is the ‘Walk’ where artists share with interested members and visitors aspects of their art practice and exhibit.  To close, afternoon tea was kindly provided by our committee member Françoise and daughter.

The People’s Choice Award, to the value of $1200 was shared between Sheriden Appel and Jenny McFarland for their popular metal sculpture entry titled “Summer’s Bluff”.  Congratulations to both Sheriden and Jenny.

We wish to sincerely thank Nathan King, Exhibitions Officer at Araluen who not only curated the exhibition but conducted the  ‘Walk’ when at the last-minute our president Ron fell ill.

Finally the Special Voters’ Prize, the painting generously donated by Papunya Tula Artists was won by Henry Smith. Congratulations Henry!

Art Society Opens new Art Shed

by Dugald Beattie - CAAS President

President Ron Talbot at Crispe Street shed site

6 years ago the Art Society’s shed on Crispe St was burnt down. Now, after a lot of hard work by the members, it is again open for action. Continue reading →

Workshop and Opening…

by Dugald Beattie - CAAS President

Check out the CAAS Noticeboard for the latest posting.  Member, Carol Adams is running a colour workshop at the Over 50’s Club and you might like to participate.

Also, keep your evening, Friday 25 May free to attend the Opening of the Art Shed at Crispe Street.  It’s a big event for Art in Alice Springs.

 

Minister to open new headquarters and exhibition

by Dugald Beattie - CAAS President

The newly built headquarters of the Central Australian Art Society in Crispe Street (off Brown St), Alice Springs will be officially opened by the Minister for Arts and Museums The Hon. Gerry McCarthy MLA at 6.00pm on Friday May 25th, 2012. Continue reading →