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BAVA are a group of artists ranging from beginners, intermediate to professional . . . focusing on supporting and developing the talents of local artists to benefit the cultural community of the Banana Shire.


We organize and co-ordinate various workshops through the year and are active participants in cultural events such as the annual Brigalow Arts Festival, Callide Valley Show and individual and combined exhibitions through out the Banana Shire.


We provide information on our calendar of events including workshops, art competitions and Flying Arts details.


Please feel free to leave any comments! We are happy to answer any questions you may have. If you are an artist or aiming to take up some creative pursuits ... please JOIN US! We are eager to hear from you.

Art news from other art groups are also most welcome!



Saturday 30 May 2009

Auda Maclean "Coolum" Exhibition

Follow the signs to "Coolum" in Baralaba. Burnie Smith & I travelled out to Auda Maclean's Exhibition on Sunday, 24th May to admire her artworks with her sister/Potter- Clare Page & daugther/Artist- Catherine Maclean.
Entrance to the propety "Coolum"
Clare's clay work were showcased in the gardens and what beautiful gardens they where.
Just lovely to wander around with a cuppa and take in her clay artworks.
Burnie finding his buy of the day - Pottery Elf.


Auda welcomed all her guests and introduce them to her sister & daughter.

Artworks exhibited through out the homestead, it was really wonderful to wander through the rooms and admire the beautiful works by these artists. Well Done Auda, Cathy & Clare.
We had a wonderful morning.


BAVA artist Judy VanderHave chatting with Burnie Smith.
"Coolum" Homestead showcasing the exhibition.

Auda's Studio - Guests were welcomed to wander through her studio and artworks were also exhibited in the studio also.
Auda'a studio is right behind her home on the property, her very own Art Shed.

Q150 - Banana Shire Historical Society Open Day

Hi Everyone,
Banana Shire Historical Society is holding an Open Day to help celebrate
Queensland's 150th birthday on Saturday 6 June 2009.

Please see the attached flyer for more information and forward to all interested contacts.
Great day to support at Greycliffe Homestead.
See you there.

For more details phone 4992 1862, 4992 3959, 4992 2525 or 4992 2801

Regards,
Kym Simms.
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Thursday 28 May 2009

Gladstone Picture Framing Newsletter and Workshops

To All Interested Artists.
 
Having fun with ART'09
Kym Simms:)
Biloela Area Visual Arts.
 
----- Original Message -----
From: ken ridden
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:53 PM
Subject: Gladstone Picture Framing Newsletter and Workshops

Hi
Please pass this on to anyone interested out your way - we would love to see you in Gladstone!
Many thanks
Hayley
 
 
NEWSLETTER 6
GLADSTONE PICTURE FRAMING
MAY 2009
 Sorry that we're half way through May and I'm only managing to get this out now. I have been trying to organise the demo on gouache with Jill from Winsor and Newton. Unfortunately this will not be happening just yet. A date for this demo and the 'DECOR ART WORKSHOP' will be finalised once Jill is in contact with me and her life has settled down. I'm sorry for any inconvenience.
BUT LOOK BELOW FOR THE GREAT LINE-UP UNTIL THE MARTY HANSON!
 
CALENDAR FOR 2009
WORKSHOPS AND DEMOS ON THE DECK
    
JUNE 5th - 8th                                             AGNES WATERS WATERCOLOUR WEEKEND.
This will be a trip down to Agnes for some watercolours. The places have been filled but there may be a possibility of squeezing someone else in if you are still interested.
 
JULY 17th 12-2pm                                 FREE 'Demo on the Deck' on the NEW MATISSE mediums and PAPERS
This will be an informative session on the lovely new textures from Matisse - all really well priced from only $4.60/bottle. Also you will learn about all the different papers available and what they can be used for.

AUGUST 8th 9am -  4.30pm                            STRUCTURE WORKSHOP                                  
This promises to be a very EXCITING workshop taken by the wonderfully talented and fun tutor Jo Williams. We will be holding the workshop on structures and forms and working with positive and negatives. The price for the whole day which includes Jo's insightful and delightful tuition, lunch and some freebies from the shop is $45. We will need a $20 non-refundable deposit on booking. BOOKINGS FOR THIS WORKSHOP ARE NOW OPEN! HURRY HURRY - the word is out and places are being swallowed up rapidly.
 
 
OCTOBER 17th and 18th                       LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP
Once again we will be holding a Life workshop with a professional model being flown up from Brisbane. This is truly a wonderful experience and I urge all artists to make use of this fabulous opportunity (whether you are new to art or an old hat!). We have had some very successful life drawing weekends with some excellent work being produced and I'm looking forward to the same again this year.
 The cost for the whole weekend will be $130. If you can only make the one day the cost will be $90. We will require a $50 non-refundable deposit on booking your place. NUMBERS ARE LIMITED so if you want to get in on this opportunity BOOKINGS WILL BE OPEN FROM JUNE 15th. However if you are interested - give me a call so that I can put your name down to contact on the 15th. These places are snapped up and I would hate anyone to miss out if they are keen! I WILL KEEP YOU REMINDED!


IN THE SHOP:
WE'RE COMIING UP TO THE END OF OUR FINANCIAL YEAR WITH STOCK-TAKES etc AND SO THERE WILL BE LOTS OF VERY REASONABLE FRAMES OUT THE FRONT as well as 10% off all papers in JUNE.
 
Hope to see you through the month
Ken and Hayley
GLADSTONE PICTURE FRAMING
59 Central Lane
Gladstone
QLD 4680
tel/fax: (07) 4972 2493

Top 150 Documentary Exhibition

To All Interested Artists.
 
Having fun with ART'09
Kym Simms:)
Biloela Area Visual Arts.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:09 PM
Subject: Re Top 150 Documentary Exhibition

Hi Kym and BAVA Members

 

Biloela Arts Council Members are assembling the " TOP 150 DOCUMENTING QUEENSLAND" Exhibition on Thursday

June 11th at 11.00am.

 

I believe you have photographs of your Icons to display with this Exhibition. Could you bring them to the Library at this time?

Also, any helpers to hang the Exhibition would be very welcome.

 

The Opening Night ( and wine and cheese evening)  is on Friday 12th June at 6.00 pm. Please pass an invitation to your Members.

We would be delighted if you can all attend.

 

The Exhibition is on display from June 13th to July 3rd.

 

Thanks for your assistance.

 

Cheers

 

Jean

 

Jean Rathjen

President

Biloela arts Council Inc.

Wednesday 27 May 2009

Rockhampton Art Gallery Invitation-How We See: Photography by Central Queenslanders Exhibition

Dear Arts Friends and Supporters

 

The Rockhampton Art Gallery would like to invite you and your friends to the launch of the How We See: Photography by Central Queenslanders exhibition.  A selection of 80 colourful and captivating images from 238 submissions will liven up the gallery walls from mid June to mid August. Be there for the announcement of the winner of the $1,000 prize by judge Patrick Connor and have the opportunity to cast your vote in the $500 People’s Choice Award which begins on opening night.

 

If you can’t make the opening night, Patrick Connor will be conducting a floor walk discussing the photos on Sunday 21 June at 11.30am.

 

We look forward to seeing you there.




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Rockhampton Regional Council Arts & Cultural Services
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Tuesday 26 May 2009

Art Section @ The Biloela Show 2009

Here I am, as Chief Steward @ the 2009 Show for the creative area in Biloela.
Click on the photo's for an enlarge image.
There was 45 artworks this year and a variety of work in all medium.
Also some BAVA ladies shone through with their artworks this year.
The Judge this year was Brian Kehoe.
The artworks came in and with the help of Sue Jones, Judy VanderHave & her friend/artist Jan we got together and sorted them out.
It was a great team and we set them out in their categories and displayed them on the wall.






Artworks - Please click on to enlarge.
"CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE ART SECTION"











Friday 22 May 2009

BAVA & Rosemary Anderson Workshop.

To All Interested Artists.

Rosemary Anderson Workshop

June 2009 Workshop Attached.

Limited Places available.  Payment by 29th May, 2009

Tea & Coffee Provided.

See You There.
 
Having fun with ART'09
Kym Simms:)
Biloela Area Visual Arts.
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Upcoming Auda Maclean Exhibition

 
To All Interested Artists & Supporters,

Auda Maclean Exhibition @ Baralaba

"Coolum Connections III"

See You There.

  • Please forward to all interested contacts.
 
Having fun with ART'09
Kym Simms:)
Biloela Area Visual Arts.
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Updated BAVA Calendar 2009

 
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. --Pablo Picasso

BAVA Calendar 2009 - "Let's get creative" 

Check the BAVA BLOG

http://biloelaareavisualartists.blogspot.com/

Looking forward to Having Fun with ART '09

Kym :)

JUNE

Combined Exhibition with Biloela Arts Council - Celebration of Q150.

Biloela Library Art Space -  Hanging 11th June.

Wine & Cheese Evening ~ Friday 12th June, 2009  All Welcome.

13th & 14th Staining Techniques with Vibrant Acrylics with Rosemary Anderson.

Contact Coordinator - Kym Simms  bava@westnet.com.au

Bookings Taken - MAX 12 

JULY

25th -Dichoric Jewellery with Robyn Wust

Contact Coordinator - Olga Bath  darrenolley@bigpond.com for information. TBC

Bookings Taken -MAX 12

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Jenni Kelly ~

3rd & 4th Workshop 1 - Funtastic Acrylics Workshop

5th & 6th Workshop 2 - FUN~Acrylics Extension Workshop 

Contact- Kym Simms  bava@westnet.com.au

20 Names Confirmed Interest. 

OCTOBER

Brigalow Arts Festival  Friday 9th ~ Friday 16th.

Section 2 & Photography - Theme "Australia"

10th & 11th Workshops -Visual Arts with Tutor Lucia Ray ~ Mixed Media.  More Information at a later date.

Interested participants can book in for this workshop.

Opening Night Monday 12th

NOVEMBER

Papermaking (Date TBC)

Coordinator – Michele Briggs to follow up information & material list.

DECEMBER

BAVA Christmas Dinner.

6.30pm

An artist worthy of the name should express all the truth of nature, not only the exterior truth, but also, and above all, the inner truth. --Auguste Rodin

Friday 15 May 2009

INVITATION Tracey Smith's upcoming Art Exhibition

 
Hello Everyone,
INVITATION- Tracey Smith's upcoming Art Exhibition
Please feel free to share the attached invitation with your networks.
Having Fun with ART'09
Kym :)

Friday 8 May 2009

Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop 2009

2009 February Workshop
Olley very happy with the workshop :)

Hi Everyone,

It's time for me to start organising the next Dichroic Glass workshop.

Below is a list of requirements & information including the cost for the day.

I need to know fairly quickly if you are still interested & if the date suits. If the date is no good there is another workshop booked for October 25th (Sunday).

Can you please let me know by May 21st by return email or phoning me on 4992 5277/4992 5770 if you are no longer interested or if you would like to change to the October workshop.

I have a waiting list of 12 other ladies & will need plenty of time to do some shuffling if need be.

Payment of the deposit will ensure your place for this round & I look forward to hearing from you soon, Olley.


ABOVE: Student Sonya & Tutor - Robyn Wust looking at the process.
BELOW: Workshop participants with Robyn


BAVA (Biloela Area Visual Arts)

Dichroic Glass Jewellery Workshop

Date: July 25th 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 9am set up - 9.30am sharp start
12pm – ½ hour lunch break. 10 -15 minutes for morning tea.
3-4pm finish, clean up, question time.
Venue: Blue Care Respite Centre – next to the hospital car park.
Cost: $140 - $40 deposit required by June 27th – payable to Olley at Instyle Shoes.
Remainder due on the day. There will be a very small charge for the venue hire, approx $2 per person due on the day.
What to bring:
• The cost of the workshop includes all materials & tools needed for the day. However, if you have a pair of safety glasses & some glass cutters please bring them along. You should make approx 10-12 pieces of jewellery.
• You will need to wear closed in shoes & a long sleeved shirt for safety reasons.
• Please bring a small plate of yummies for a shared morning tea & your own lunch (fridge provided). Tea, coffee & milo will be provided. If you are bringing your own water bottle please bring one with a small opening for safety reasons. Food & drinks will not be allowed to be consumed near where we are working also for safety reasons.
• Bring a notebook & pencil if you would like to take notes however Robyn will have some handouts to take home. Robyn will also have black leather necklaces, bails to glue on the back of pendants & a few other bits & pieces available for sale for a minimal cost to finish off your jewellery. Robyn will also have spare glass for sale.

I look forward to seeing you all soon for a day of creativity, fun & laughter. Please call me if you have any questions 4992 5770h 4992 5277w or drop in & see me at the shop. Thank-you for supporting a BAVA workshop & if anyone would like to be put on the BAVA mailing list for information on future workshops please send your email address to Kym Simms – bava@westnet.com.au
Olley.

Friday 1 May 2009

Auda Maclean Exhibition

To All Interested Artists & Supporters,

Auda Maclean Exhibition @ Baralaba

"Coolum Connections III"

See You There.

  • Please forward to all interested contacts.
 
Having fun with ART'09
Kym Simms:)
Biloela Area Visual Arts.
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