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TARALGA PROGRESS ASSOCIATION ART SHOW 2022
AT LAST – WE ARE BACK! Covid robbed us of two years but now the Taralga Progress Association is celebrating with its 20th annual Taralga Art Show over the Queen’s Birthday weekend 11th, 12th and 13th June 2022. Entry forms will be available in late April and will be...
‘Warped and Twisted’ Exhibition – Canberra Spinners and Weavers
‘Warped and Twisted’ is an exhibition of the art and craft of spinning and weaving in the ACT and surrounds. It showcases the diverse work of Canberra Spinners and Weavers’ members. Unique pieces will be for sale. We will also have local handmade items for sale in the...
Elisa Crossing – Composing towards Abstraction (9 & 23 April 2022)
This painting and drawing workshop was held over two sessions, designed to expand your understanding and sensitivity to the interplay of shape, colour, tone, texture and line when constructing abstract compositions.
“The Magic of Light” Roger Beale’s exhibition at Humble House Gallery
Upcoming Exhibition 30 April to 29 May The Magic of Light – solo exhibition by Roger Beale AO Light is the special ingredient that makes for memorable art according to Roger Beale AO. Roger is one of Canberra’s best-known artists – exhibiting since 1984 in the...
How do you want the Kingston Arts Precinct to look?
The Suburban Land Agency (SLA) is working hard to get public input into the design of the Kingston Arts Precinct (KAP) so give them a piece of your mind! Right now they are asking how the area should look and feel - do you remember visiting a vibrant public area? La...
Meroogal Women’s Art Prize 2022 Call for entries
2 Meroogal Women’s Art Prize 2022 Call for entries Entries are open for the Meroogal Women’s Art Prize 2022 - now in its 19th year. Women artists from across NSW are invited to submit works, in any medium, that respond to the historic house of Meroogal, and consider...
Adding ‘D’ rings to your artwork
Getting your work ready for exhibition? Rick Cochrane has provided this video to show how to screw the 'D" rings to your frames ready for delivery to the gallery. This Youtube video is also informative. [video width="720" height="1280"...
Hitchcock, the master of… composition!
If you're reading this blog then you're familiar with Hitchcock's iconic movies, but what was it that made them stand out amongst all the others? Elisa Crossing gave a incredible presentation at Monday's Life Drawing to bring our attention to the composition of...
What will the next CAW look like?
Lifetime CAW member, Dennis Bentley, has been working hard behind the scenes to draft a design for the future needs of the Canberra Art Workshop. He has drawn up a plan to embrace the requirements of all the various interests. Dennis is keen to receive feedback from...
Raglan Art Awards “The Living Monaro”
The Raglan Gallery In Cooma runs a competition, exhibition each year called the Raglan Art Awards. It is well subscribed each year by artists who come from across the local and regional areas as well as a number form across Australia. The 2022 competition is themed...
National Capital Art Prize
2022 Entries Open! Creativity Takes Courage The National Capital Art Prize was launched in 2021. COVID was a catalyst that spurred on the philanthropist, Robert Stephens, who initiated the Prize, to support artists across the nation who had been limited in their...
2022 Exhibitions
2022 is going to be an exciting year for CAW members with three exhibitions to look forward to! On Show 14/4/22 - 1/5/22: it's already time to get your artwork prepared for CAW's major annual exhibition.....start painting for April Profile 16/6/22 - 3/7/22: CAW is...