Cairns Art Society Inc.

newsletter Issue 224 November 2008

CAS General Meeting

Held the 2nd Saturday of every month at Cominos House, 27 Greenslopes Street, Edge Hill. Members and guests are always welcome to attend.

Next Meeting: Saturday, 8 November 10am

Guest Speaker

This months Guest Speaker is Jennifer Valmadre. Jennifer will be discussing with the group how selection criteria is reached when entering a Juried art exhibition, common errors that are made and how to impress the jury panel. What Is the Next Step (how do we define professionalism) Jennifer will be discussing her recent exhibition Sweet Tooth and concept to lead into the below discussion Exhibition applications - How important is it to define and work to all criteria, brief on artist statement and concept presentation. What are the aims objectives of your application/ exhibitions i.e. originality, authenticity, locality etc.?

From the Editors Desk

What a fantastic month it has been for the Cairns Art Society.

I would like to offer everyone who entered both exhibitions congratulations for a fantastic showcase of artwork that has come from all over the region.

I can’t believe this year is almost at an end. Next month is our AGM, hope that you take the time to nominate our next committee.

This months guest speaker is discussing a very important issue that co-ordinators of exhibitions get bombarded with all the time Why didn’t I get in? Learn the techniques the professionals use and always get selected. Hope you can make it.

Until next month…… Colleen

President’s Report

What an amazing month we have had with the opening of the Artists of the North and 62 Annual Exhibitions. Congratulations to all who have entries in both exhibitions. The collections are magnificent. I would like to thank Sharon Champion and Ron Clark and their helpers and gallery staff for a wonderful job co-ordinating the Exhibitions. See you all on Saturday Lowen

CAS Management Committee 2008

President: Lowen Hardy Vice-President: Mike Ferris Secretary: Geoffrey Brazier Treasurer: Carol Laing Committee: Sharon Champion Ron Clark Ingrid Douglas Robin Johnston Peter Leate Judy Noller Diane Sant Colleen Scafe Carmen Searle ARTescape Co-ordinator: Mike Ferris Exhibition Co-ordinators: Sharon Champion Ron Clark Newsletter Editor: Colleen Scafe Publicity Officer: Carmen Searle

Contact us:

N.B. Although CAS is based at Cominos House, please note that an office is not manned

Postal Address: Cairns Art Society Inc. Cominos House 27 Greenslopes Street Edge Hill Qld 4870

Secretary: Geoff Brazier

Phone: 0458 538 225 ifdawn@ozemail.com.au ARTescape: Phone: Mike 07 4055 2544 mfp@ledanet.com.au

Phone: Helen 07 4045 3131 cairnsartsociety@bigpond.com

Exhibition Co-ordinators: Sharon Ph: 07 4054 6505 Ron- artnorth@cairnsartsociety.com Newsletter Editor: cairnsartsociety@cairns.net.au

Member Profile ssgraham@aapt.net.au.

Memberships - 40546324

CAS Website: http://www.cairnsartsociety.com

AGM is in December.

Nomination forms can be

found on page 8 of the newsletter. Nominations

close 28 November

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62nd

Annual Open Art Exhibition

31 October – 7 December 2008

Cairns Regional Gallery

The 100 works on display at the Cairns Regional Gallery were greatly appreciated by the 309 guests who attended opening night. A wonderful presentation of art showcased the creative talents of Far North Qld.

Award Winners

Congratulations to the artists who won Awards or were Highly Commended for their artwork! The judge, Ron McBurnie has kindly offered his explanations for choosing the award winners.

Lone White

1. Cairns Regional Council Open Award: $3,000, Non-acquisitive. Any subject, any medium. All entries were eligible for this award. W: Lone White ‘Green Rainforest Form’ HC: Faye Buckingham ‘Whiritoa Beach, NZ’ HC: Delia Gilligan ‘Broken Promise’ HC: Adrian Wolf

‘Seashell’ “Beautiful construction of thrown form with each pleated section added by hand. Each section has minute variations from the rest giving the form subtle differences but a lovely overall shape. The green glaze shimmers as you walk around the sculpture.”

2. Bell Potter Securities Award: $2,000 Acquisitive. Any subject, representational oil painting. W: Julia Golzar

‘Campfire of Surprise’ HC: Lyn Greenaway

‘Memories of Weekends, in Squatters Shacks at Boat Harbour, Kurnell’

“An exceptional use of red as the focal point and its relationship to the blue. Interesting use of these two colours on an essentially grey palette.”

3. The Ron & Marion Ireland Award:

$2,000 Acquisitive. Any subject, representational watercolour painting. W: Anne Toppin

‘Nature and the Hand of Man’

HC: Jean Giarola ‘Spring Gathering’

“Beautiful contrast between the evenness of the stones and the curves of the orange vines and white flowers. Both an awkward and fascinating composition.”

4 The Cairns Post Award: $2,000, Acquisitive. Abstract painting, any medium. W: Ingrid Douglas ‘Reflections on Port’ HC: Tanya Ashworth ‘Ruffled’ HC: Jessica Shipard ‘Imagine’ “Interesting use of flat scumbled and painted brushstrokes over a warm ground. This is overlaid with fine calligraphic lines which relate to the reflected parts of buildings and boats.”

5. The Lou Piccone Family

Award: $2,000, Acquisitive. Traditional painting depicting a historic landmark of Far North Queensland, any medium. W: Louise Derry

‘Endeavour River Haze, Cooktown’

“Rich colour & surface developed using traditional pastel techniques to create a vast panorama of beauty at twilight. The ‘almost’ silhouetted foreground reminds me of many Flemish drawings of the 17th century.”

6 The Reef Hotel Casino

Award: $1,250, Acquisitive. Painting depicting reef and/or rainforest, any medium. W: Ian Horn

‘Pelicans Rising’ HC: Laurine Field

‘Memory of the Jade Plant from the Land of Fire & Cold’

“This monocramatic palette of blue, ochre and grey captures dynamic movement. Interesting use of colour, beautifully drawn and thoughtful placement.”

7. Williams Graham Carman

Award: $1,250, Acquisitive. Three dimensional/sculpture/ ceramics or freestanding work, any medium. W: Roland Nancarrow

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‘Windblown Leaves’ “Leaves are reminiscent of butterfly wings floating and levitating by the wind. Invokes a feeling of lightness, enhanced by restrained use of colour.”

8. CMC Cairns Pty Ltd Award: $1,500, Acquisitive. Naturalism depicting animals or plants, any medium. W: Susan Plos

‘Mangroves – Hinchinbrook – The Web of Life’

HC: Ena Carter-Ward ‘Tulip Ginger’

HC: Dayle Jordon ‘Jade Vine’

“Strong drawing skills are evident in this work which accentuates the effect of climate, seasons and tides on wood and rocks. Appealing textural relationships created between marks used to render the stones to those of the plant forms. A subtle use of the warm and cool shadowed areas.”

9. The Cairns Art Society Award: $1,000, Non-acquisitive. Any subject, miniature work, any medium. W: Sacha Leggatt

‘Fern’ HC: Marion Clarkson

‘The Blue Vase’ “Natural, delicately painted rainforest. The fine line of light contrasts beautifully against the greens and blue green of the other areas. A tiny jewel of a painting, of a world too small for us to enter.”

* The Unpacker’s Choice Award: $250, Non-acquisitive. Sponsored by Michael & Elaine McAuliffe. All entries were eligible for this award. W: Lyn Greenaway

‘Gerbra Beauties Basking in Kitchen Down Lights’

* The People’s Choice Award: $200 art materials,

Non-acquisitive. Sponsored by Cairns Craft Centre. W: Announced on conclusion of exhibition

Thanks to Ron McBurnie for judging the competition. He was most impressed with the quality of art. Many thanks also to Lou Piccone O.A.M. for opening the exhibition. Appreciation to all others who assisted. And a huge ‘Thank You’ to Exhibition Co-ordinator, Sharon Champion.

CAS is proud to present our 62

nd Annual Open Art Exhibition

Sponsors

Their sponsorship is very much appreciated for without their generosity and support, this

exhibition would not be possible

Photos from CAS

Exhibitions Did you know that all the photos from the 62 Annual Art Exhibition and Artists of the North Exhibition can be found on our website? www.cairnsartsociety.com Ingrid Douglas has worked tirelessly getting pictures of all the entries in both exhibitions uploaded for viewing. If you require a copy of any of the photographs please contact Ingrid on 0429 391 226 or email webmaster@cairnsartsociety.com

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4th “Artists of the

North” Exhibition

24 Oct – 15 Nov 2008

Tanks Arts Centre

Tanks Arts Centre 46 Collins Avenue Edge Hill Qld 4870

Deputy Mayor, Cr. Margaret Cochrane officially opened CAS’s 4th ‘Artists of the North’ Exhibition on Friday 24 October to a crowd in excess of 300. The exhibition is an eclectic display of 240 works featuring all facets of art, including paintings, digital art, ceramics, photography, mosaics, leadlight, sculptures, textiles, and timber.

In our endeavour to showcase the many talented artists of FNQ, 150 artists are representing CAS, Atherton Art Society, Cairns Potters Club, Cairns Photographic Society, Cairns & FNQ Spinners, Weavers and Fibrecrafters, Innisfail Art Society, KickArts, Kuranda Arts Co-operative, Mareeba Art Society, Mission Beach Artists, Ravenshoe Art Society, The Woodworkers Guild, UMI Artists and the Visual Arts Assn of FNQ.

President Lowen Hardy thanks Cr. Margaret Cochrane and presents her with a

bouquet of flowers

Cairns String Orchestra

The evening began with members of the Cairns String Orchestra masterly showing off their skill with a bow. As always, the audience very much appreciated their performance and the ambience of the Tanks was greatly enhanced with the strains of their music resonating throughout the night. Under the direction of Matthew Coxon, they gave a memorable recital.

Gaye Nichols was presented with a voucher for $300, sponsored by CAS and Cairns Craft Centre, for winning the Unpacker’s Prize. Her oil on canvas work titled “Red Earth Series 3” was chosen for its excellent use of light.

Lowen presents Gaye Nichols with her prize while Exhibition Co-ordinator Ron

Clark holds her winning work aloft

Joan Maccarone & Brenda Mellick deserve a clap for, once again, selling raffle tickets on the night. * Don’t forget to buy your tickets in the two paintings that have been kindly donated by Michael Ferris and Robin Johnston, valued at over $1000.

On entering Tank 4, you’ll be amazed at the vibrant display of works. Thanks to Tanks Arts Centre’s Acting Curator Pauline Langley, and CAS members Ron Clark and Carmen Searle for curating the exhibition. They did a great job with the hanging, ably

assisted by Robin Johnston, Jim Logan, Di Sant, Maurice Evans, Gen Anderson and Les Ferguson.

“A spectacular display of art”

Artist in residence, Sheran Barton will be demonstrating her work each Friday. Mike Ferris will be holding workshops 8-9 Nov. on sketching buildings in black and white. Ph. 4055 2544 to book your place, all materials supplied. The Spinners & Weavers will also be doing a spinning and felting demo on Friday 7 Nov. 10am-2pm.

Thanks also to Carol Laing for processing all the entries & Geoff Brazier for the Bar. Many thanks must go to Exhibition Co-ordinator Ron Clark for organising the event.

As we go to print, so far 24 works have been sold and we’ve still got 2 weeks to go! * If you can help on the roster, please contact

Ron 0406 879 851

SOLD – Treasurer Carol Laing places a ‘red dot’ on Jacqueline Waters “Enchanted“

What ‘Artists of the North’ is all about!!

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Photographing Artwork

You may be a superb artist but if you cannot convey this through your digital images, you have little hope of selling, nor having it selected for exhibition work. That means no other elements of your room/workshop - we are not interested in how pretty your cat and flowers are on the table! NO flash glares, out of focus images, poor colours or over saturated unreal colours. These all subtract from your work. You have to produce an honest replication of your work.

Let us discover how to produce professional looking photographs. Here are just some tips that may help you, it is not rocket science and we are all capable of achieving this. As we are in this digital age, I will only make reference to this.

Gather up all the equipment, have camera (with charged batteries), tripod, your artworks and relax. Find a clear area against a neutral background.

Ensure you are using the largest format your camera can take, i.e. the highest jpeg or select raw format depending on your camera. Understanding your camera always helps – yes, do read the manual, you will be surprised what you can learn.

In the perfect world a decent SLR is really the go and use a lens >50mm to prevent barrel-like distortion or a fish eye effect. A 200-300mm lens is even better, but you have to step back further and zoom in. This flattens out the image far better. But as most of you have a point and shoot camera, you too can manage this successfully.

The camera should be lined up square-on with your artwork @ 90 degrees pointing directly at the centre of your artwork to ensure a straight-on focal plane, rather than looking down or up at a painting. Otherwise, a rectangular piece of artwork will come out looking like a trapezoid. The easiest way is to hang your work on a wall rather than on an easel.

Use your camera at a distance from your work so that the artwork fills

most of the view-finder. This will eliminate a lot of unnecessary cropping later.

Try to photograph your paintings unframed, unless the frame is truly integral. Personally, I only photograph unframed work or remove the frame on my computer later when I crop the image. Frames are very distracting when viewing on the computer and print out. After all, you are trying to sell your painting, not the beautiful frame.

I cannot stress enough to use a tripod for your camera. If this is not possible, find a firm surface to place your camera - this allows you to use a longer exposure (highter F-stop + slower shutter speed) which allows more light to fall on the sensor of your camera. This will ensure your painting will be well exposed and the photograph is super sharp. Check the manual for the minimum focal distance.

Use natural sunlight or slightly overcast days. I prefer to photograph on my verandah with an overhang - still plenty of light, but no direct sunlight bouncing off the canvas surface. Mid morning is always good for this. Digital cameras like to photograph in this environment. This will produce the most accurate colours of your work. Remember NO FLASH.

If you understand the white balance setting on your camera, then experiment with this. Include a grayscale strip if you have one and this will assist you when adjusting your brightness and contrast levels. Remember to have your computer monitor calibrated as well. You will be surprised when doing so - your prints ought to be pretty close to what you see on your screen.

You may wish to try and use diffused natural sunlight - in a room with neutral background and large bright windows on a sunny day is excellent. Avoid having sunlight directly on your work, preventing blown out colours completely.

Remember, do not use a flash. Even acrylic and oil paintings will have reflection, especially once they

are sealed. You may wish to try a polarizing filter, especially for photographing artworks behind glass. Here it is very important to watch out for reflections.

Naturally, it would have been optimum to have photographed your work prior to going behind glass, but you may be quite successful by placing your work on a floor and standing above or on a small ladder. (Also, when you clean the glass with glass cleaner, ensure that this is glass and not plexiglass, which is damaged easily.)

Unless you have a proper photographic studio, I will not go into setting up correct lighting for optimum results. If your artwork is small enough you may wish to try using your scanner. This can sometimes produce a better quality than a photograph.

If you have a camera with manual exposure controls, take shots with slightly under and slightly over exposed settings with your correct exposure. This will give you a variety of results to choose from and if computer savy you can then blend these exposures to ensure you have a true replica of your work.

Image Resolution & Resizing: Always check what the requirements are for sending photos by email. Image Resolution is extremely important. For printing, ensure the largest format and around 200 – 300dpi. For websites and emails, 72 dpi is adequate. This is the most a computer screen can display and keeps the file size down. Any less and you risk losing too much quality eg distorted and fuzzy. If showing your work on computer only and not for print out larger than 3 x 5” – a resolution approx 800 x 800pixels @ 72-150dpi will display your work perfectly and this will keep your file size down.

Happy snapping.

Cheers, Ingrid

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Quote: Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. Edgar Degas

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Mr. Pedantic’s Pertinent Painty Points.

Point No.10 Picky Picky Aaaah the endless question of what to paint. It’s a toughy isn’t it. Someones head. A Pony. Flowers. A landscape in the hills. A swirly purple thing with pointy bits in it. Lets talk about choice of subject. For anyone who is serious about their painting as “Art”, as opposed to it being in the same category as basket weaving or macramé, the process of deciding what to paint is a regular kafuffle. So, lets look at it from a couple of perspectives or three. First up is “Doability” With painting there’s no such thing as “over ambitious”. A good complex subject that looks impossible to paint will always give you more than one within your comfort zone. After all, every painting is only a mosaic of coloured spots next to each other. Its just a matter of identifying the colours of the spots. And besides, this is ART. This is the time when you get to be the boss and direct traffic any way you want. So, if your Pandanus Palm has 5 fronds, but you paint it with three, so be it. The fact that they are shaped like elephants in the colour of strawberries is your business. Its YOUR painting. It is what it is and will be what it will be. Secondly, “Likeability”. Ask yourself “when this is finished, is it something Id hang on my wall? If you don’t like it…. Why are you considering painting it? If your next thought was “maybe someone will buy it” Well,…if you wouldn’t buy it , why would they? Take the time to find subjects that grab you. Imagine them in your prime spot over the mantelpiece. (or the telly). If the answer is “yuk” then move on. And Thirdly, “Originality”. The curly one. In order of priority of what’s most important about art, the top of the list will be Originality. Take the time. Look at your idea from many perspectives. This vase of flowers in front of me, what if I paint it from above? How about looking up at it from a childs perspective? Or ridiculously

close up? Or from within the bunch looking out? Bend the rules. Be new. Don’t be predictable and dull. After originality comes colour, followed closely by style and somewhere way down the list is “drawing skills”. Have a browse through an Art magazine and look for the Archibald Prize for “Rooly good drawing Skilz”. No sirree, nope I can’t seem to find it. No gold stars for drawing. But big ups for originality. You are original. So should be your Art. Go paint something. ☺ G r e g D w y e r 0 8.

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Art Associations

ATHERTON ART SOCIETY

“The Elements”: Don’t miss Helen Hume’s Exhibition in November at the Tableland Regional Gallery. Opening – Mon. 7th Nov. at 6.30p.m. The gallery is currently run by Deborah Godfrey, curator. Artists interested in exhibiting in the Gallery, The Foyer Gallery or The Old Post Office Gallery

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Cairns Potters Club Following the highly successful Cairns Sister Cities, “Earth Links” exhibition at the CRG, the Club is preparing for its annual “Christmas Arts Fair” which will be held on Saturday 6th. December from 8am to 3pm. Any artists interested in displaying and selling their works ,please contact Christina George ph 40532240

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Mareeba Art Society Artists in the Park" are putting on their annual showing at the Mareeba Heritage Museum. Official Opening Friday 7th November 4pm. Artists in the Park are all members of the Mareeba Art Society. Contact: Mareeba Art Society, 345b

Byrnes Street, Mareeba 4880

Exhibitions

Ergon Energy Building 109 Lake Street, Cairns

Michelle Dousset Ink'd by Mickey Ink Michelle Dousset (Mickey Ink) has lived in Cairns for the past 5 years and in tropical North Queensland for most of her life. Graduating from James Cook University in 2003 as a Graphic Designer with a Bachelor in Communication Design majoring in Illustration, she now runs her own business combining these skills for commercial applications. Illustration is her specialty with very fine, detailed, and photo realistic work her forte. Preference is for pencil and pen & ink, whilst still enjoying painting, especially using gouache. The subject matter varies, but mostly natural, scientific and botanical type illustrations are favoured. Michelle is inspired by her travels overseas - of different cultures and lands, but is captivated by Australia; it’s people, humour, and way of life; flora and fauna; and fantastically unique scenery and locations.

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Ludij Peden Exhibition

Tablelands Regional Gallery 45 Mabel Street Atherton

Ludij invites you to the opening of her exhibition of small paintings of her travels

through the Greek Islands, Ireland, France, NZ and South Australia

Official Opening 14 November till 12 December.

All Welcome

Pls call 4095 3735 for more Info

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Promoting your work has never been easier. This new website currently has over 100 pieces of original artwork for sale. The promoters have just produced 2000 coasters and 50000 tourist maps directing potential buyers to the website. The promoters are aiming to make this the biggest art website in Australia. This website is free to use so if you would like to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity visit www.artzuu.com.au or contact Jodie on 0409 260 444.

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Art Classes Greg Dwyer

All Mediums Most Tuesday Nights 7 – 10pm

Cominos House 27 Greenslopes Street

Edge Hill

Fees are $25 for 3 hr class

Classes are kept interesting, with each student receiving individual attention.

For details and bookings: Ph: 4053 3539 E: mambolip@hotmail.com

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Fun Art Group

Fun Art Group is an informal group of amateur artists who meet every Wednesday at the YMCA, Smithfield (near the Library) from 10.30am to 2.30pm. BYO materials and lunch, with tea and coffee provided. To assist with the hire of the hall, cost is $4.00 per session. Everyone is welcome to come along and have some fun. contact the YMCA on 4057507

Other Items Of Interest WetlandCare Art Competition closing soon The WetlandCare National Art Competition 2009 is still open for submissions, with entries closing on Friday, December 5. The competition is offering a fantastic range of prizes, including the $1250 Sydney Metropolitan CMA Open Art prize, and the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change Open prizes.

There is no entry fee.

There are categories for children and adults, as well as a primary school prize for wetland posters. The themes of the competition are Upstream-Downstream; wetlands connect us all or Wetlands generally. The winners will be publicly announced at an exhibition of the winning works on World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2009, and the works will then be displayed in regional exhibitions and in an online exhibition on the WetlandCare Australia website. Artists and photographers of all ages are encouraged to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to link art and environment. Entry forms can be downloaded at www.wetlandcare.com.au or are available by contacting WetlandCare Australia on 02 6681 6169.

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AFDS

“The Life Enhancing Garden: An Appreciation of the Art of Garden Design” Speaker: Laura de Beden Dip. LA MLI When:Monday 10 November 2008 Where: JUTE THEATRE CoCA Building 96 Abbott Street, Cairns Time:7.15pm for 7.30pm (sharp) Cost:$20.00 for non-members

(includes a light supper) A Landscape Architect and Garden Designer, Laura runs her own landscape practice, writes on landscape issues and lectures internationally. Her projects range from a small garden in Milano, to a Country Estate in Provence and all created with a passion Laura has had for plants from an early age. Garden design has it’s own language and vocabulary. Aspects involved, both material and spiritual, from the crucial importance of space to the awakening of the senses and the powerful role of memory, will be illustrated. Designs by the author will be studied.

Buy three Archival Oil 40ml tubes

and receive one series 1 40ml tube FREE

Only at Cairns Drawing Supplies!

Ph: 4051 0552 110 Scott Street

November Only

Sorry, no rain checks

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Cominos House 13th December 2008 – 10.00am

AGENDA 1. Welcome & Apologies 2. Minutes of 2007 AGM – 8

th December 2007

3. Business Arising from the Minutes 4. President’s Report 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Auditor’s Report 7. Election of 2008 Management Committee 8. Appointment of Auditor 9. General Business Appointment of Proxy Form and/or Nomination Form must be returned to CAS by 28 November 2008 � _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

CAIRNS ART SOCIETY INC. – APPOINTMENT OF PROXY FORM, 2008 AGM

I hereby appoint ______________________________ to vote on my behalf as my proxy at the Society's Annual

General Meeting ( or any adjournment thereof ) to be held on 13th December 2008. Should the first proxy referred

to above be unable to attend the meeting, I appoint ______________________________ as an alternate proxy.

I confirm that I am a financial member of the Cairns Art Society Inc. and entitled as such to vote at the meeting. I

also acknowledge that should I attend the meeting and vote in my own right, my proxy is automatically revoked.

Name: ___________________________ Witness: ___________________________

Signed: ___________________________ Signed: ___________________________

Dated: _________ / _________ / 2008

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CAIRNS ART SOCIETY INC. – NOMINATION FORM, 2008 AGM

I hereby nominate CAS member ______________________________ for the position of

______________________________ in the election of office bearers at the Annual General Meeting of the Society

to be held on 13th

December 2008 ( or at any adjournment of that meeting ).

Name: ___________________________

Signed: ___________________________ Dated: _________ / _________ / 2008

I hereby agree to accept nomination for the abovementioned position.

Signed: ___________________________ Dated: _________ / _________ / 2008

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CAS Schedule of Events

2008

24 Oct – 15 Nov 4th ‘Artists of the North’ Exhibition 24 Oct – 7 Dec 62nd Annual Open Art Exhibition 8 Nov General Meeting 13 Dec Annual General Meeting

2009

Apr 5th ‘Artists of the North’ Exhibition 14 February First Meeting of the Year 14 March General Meeting 11 April General Meeting 9 May General Meeting 14 June General Meeting 12 July General Meeting 31 Oct – 6 Dec 63rd Annual Open Art Exhibition

Exhibitions:

Myth to Modern - Bronzes from the Queensland Art Gallery Collection 10 October 2008 - 30 November 2008

A showcase of the long-standing use of bronze in a variety of subjects and themes in Western Sculpture. Myth, legend and portraiture feature in works dating from c1700 to the late twentieth century.

TAFE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts Students 17 October 2008 - 23 November 2008

An exhibition presenting the rich visual culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders through works by TAFE ATSI students. Includes paintings, works on paper, printmaking, 3-dimensional works and textiles.

TAFE Mainstream Visual Arts Students 28 November 2008 - 11 January 2009

Graduating students from the Tropical North Queensland TAFE Visual Arts Department present an exhibition of various media including digital arts, installation, ceramics, and printmaking. A Cairns Regional Gallery Community Exhibitions Program

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Phone: 07 4046 4800

Cnr Abbott & Shields Streets, Cairns 4870

Email: info@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au Web: www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

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CAIRNS ART SOCIETY INC.

Cairns Art Society Inc. is a voluntary community organization, based at Cominos House at 27 Greenslopes Street, Edge Hill, Cairns Qld 4870.

The Society was formed in 1931 and has operated continuously, except for a recess over the war years, through the efforts of a small but committed group of volunteers, both artists and from the wider community.

The Society’s mission is to support the development of artists in Far North Queensland, and to play an active role in the cultural life of the Cairns community. The Society provides a platform for artistic development, and a professional and social network for sharing ideas, resources and common interests.

The Cairns Art Society will celebrate its 62nd Annual Open Art Exhibition at the Cairns Regional Gallery, 4th ‘Artists of the North’ Exhibition at the Tanks Arts Centre and 3rd ARTescape, 3 major events on the Society’s calendar this year.

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