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WELCOME!

Welcome to our website!

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!



Tuesday 23 February 2010

Central Desert Painting and Drawing Tour ...


Central Desert Painting and Drawing

5 Day/4 night cultural tour: 1 – 5 May 2010

Oak Valley Aboriginal Community, West MacDonnell Ranges, Ellery Creek Big Hole, The Ochre Pits, Ormiston Gorge, Kings Canyon and Uluru/Kata Tjuta N.P.

in conjunction with Wayoutback Desert Safaris…..

If you are interested please contact:
Catherine Parker

www.catherineparker.com.au

info@catherineparker.com.au

www.wayoutback.com

Thursday 18 February 2010

Italy Artist Retreats

ITALY ARTIST RETREATS 2010

www.italyartistretreats.com

For further information on any of the following workshops contact Jakki by email at: villamadonna@jakrusl.com or mobile: 0403 079934.

Abstracting in the Italian Landscape

31st May – 11th June 2010

Peter Griffen.

Peter is well known as one of Australia's leading abstract painters, teaching and exhibiting throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Peter invites you to join him in the studio at villa Madonna for ten days of free-thinking, experimental abstract painting, semi-abstract still life and en plein air painting. Many techniques using acrylic paint are demonstrated, with particular emphasis on composition, line and strong colour.

This is Peter's second summer school at Villa Madonna.

Contact Peter: 0402 116818 or 02 9564 5828 Jakki: 0403 079934

petergriffen@bigpond.com jakki@jakrusl.com

www.petergriffen.com www.italyartistretreats.com

The WOW Factor

12th July – 20th July 2010

Lyn Diefenbach

The pursuit of masterly quality and technique is a high priority for Lyn Diefenbach. Her work covers a myriad of subject matter, with her bold florals receiving accolades nationally and internationally. Lyn's ability to communicate her ideas has entrenched her as a respected and sought-after tutor.

Lyn was accepted into the International Guild of Realism in May 2008 and has Master Pastellist status with the Pastel Society of Australia.

Contact Lyn: 07 4939 4482 Jakki: 0403 079934

contact@ldief.com jakki@jakrusl.com

www.ldief.com www.italyartistretreats.com

Art Lovers' Italian Experience

23rd August – 3rd September 2010

Judy Pomroy

Judy's extraordinary versatility and total fascination for dramatic effects will show you how to use colour and light to develop your paintings. Her enthusiastic and innovative approach to painting techniques will stimulate and inspire you, bringing to life her philosophy that art is a shared experience. You will learn about stretching paper, brushes, mixing paints, flat and graded washes, wet-in-wet, wet on dry, textures, glazing and many other water-based techniques, and how to apply these techniques when painting the Italian landscape.

Contact Judy: 07 5534 7417 or 0421 475150 Jakki: 0403 079934

judyzart@tpg.com.au jakki@jakrusl.com

www.judyzart.com www.italyartistretreats.com

Friday 5 February 2010

2010 MAXINE THOMPSON DATES

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2010 Maxine Thompson Pastel Workshop Itinerary
Website - www.maxinethompsonartist.com/