Brigalow - delivery of entries

Hi everyone!

Just a quick reminder that the Brigalow entries are to be delivered after 9 am & no later than 1 pm this Friday 10th October to the Biloela Civic Centre Foyer. Special arrangements can be made by contacting 4992 1170 or 4995 1176.

Monto Photographic Artist ~ Carly Burnham

A Mental Picture

In conjunction with Mental Health Week,

Carly Burnham presents a photographic exhibition in
black & white and all shades of grey...sharing the
spirit of those touched by mental illness

Friday, October 10
6pm
‘Kristine’s Coffee Shop’
Kariboe Street
Biloela

*Canapés served during the evening and
A complimentary drink for each guest on arrival.

BYO alcoholic beverages.
Cost: $15 per person*
Dress: Cocktail
RSVP: October 6
bonniedoone6@bigpond.com/4167 8902

Sponsored by CQ Rural Division of General Practice Queensland RADF
All profits donated to the Schizophrenia Research Institute

A Mental Picture http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2008/s2368224.htm
By Robin McConchie from Bundaberg Central , QLD

Thursday, 18/09/2008

"A Mental Picture" is the title of a collection of works by photographer Carly Burnham.
I met Carly at the Blueprint for the Bush, Rural Women's Forum, held in Roma recently.

The theme of the forum was " Liveability - A woman's perspective", and from Carly's perspective, she wants to make the bush a more liveable place for people with mental illness.
Carly lives in Monto on a cattle property. She has lived closely with schizophrenia and is inspired by the resilience of so many people affected by mental illness.

Through her photography, Carly wants to de-stigmatize and re-brand mental illness.
I found her photos profoundly touching. Every photo has a story.

The black and white medium is extremely evocative. Twenty shades of grey, from white to pure black, make you really think about the subject matter, the mood and the story. The composition of the portraits is superb, and the energy and the hope of the children seem to imply freedom even in a dark world.

Carly's subjects are affected by a range of mental disorders: schizophrenia, 1 in 100 suffer from delusions, hallucinations and paranoia associated with this condition. But Carly says with medication, people can lead a normal life following episodes.

Other disorders include bipolar, general anxiety disorder, post-natal depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and depression. Carly says with support, understanding and treatment, mental illness can be managed.

October ~Monto Ladies Exhibition in Biloela Library Art Space.

"Artist Friends"

Open Invitation to all to enjoy the showcase of Artworks at the Biloela Library Art Space

~ A selection of Works by Members of the Monto Art Group

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Monto Art Group has been in force for over thirty years and is still going strong with group meetings every Thursday at the Monto Cultural Centre.

We are an enthusiastic group of members painting & drawing for Art Exhibitions, Gardens Expos, local shows and exhibitions wherever we can showcase our talent.

We hold workshops with the help of RADF grants to further their expertise & encourage new memberships. This exhibition shows the diversification of styles of the group and we hope you enjoy our work

Sandra Clarke

Secretary

Monto Art Group

Great workshop!

12 happy students!
A wonderful 3 days of painting with tutor Jenni Kelly. Everyone enjoyed themselves & learnt so many exciting new techniques ( well new to most of us like me!)
Jenni is a wealth of knowledge and experience. Her paintings are absolutely gorgeous & we were lucky enough to view a lot of them on her laminated prints, which were for sale.
The water lily scene (one of 3, we produced)

Jenni showing a technique


Jenni using the diffuser




Drinks on Saturday afternoon !

Thanks so much Jenni for sharing your experience & knowledge! We look forward to your return in Winter 2009!

We're here to help . . .

BAVA ladies, are you wanting to start your own 'blog', but not sure how to take those first steps?

Kym & I are here to help you . . .

Either of us can visit you & help you get started, just give us a call! It's not that hard if you have someone to guide you. We're here to help if you have any questions :)

cheers

Maria

Entries in by this Friday!

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder that the Brigalow Arts Festival entry forms are due in no later than this Friday 19th September 2008!

Happy Birthday, Gail

Best Wishes, Gail.

Have a wonderful day with your family & friends.

Love from Everyone @ BAVA

((HUGS)) XXXXX

~ Upcoming workshop at Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Rockhampton~

Hi everyone!

Just received this information from the lovely Dawn Pound, Rocky artist & friend :)

For those who have just missed out on the Jenni Kelly workshop, which is on the same weekend, you may want to consider this one! It sounds very interesting! Wish it hadn't clashed with Jenni's - I would have liked to go to this one!

Thank you Dawn!! click on image to enlarge (easier reading)

September Artist @ Kristine's

Congratulations Gail ~

I grew up in a family that was always doing something on the creative side from cooking to sewing and any craft. My first creations were done in Cake Decorating then moved into Patchwork from the sewing of children’s clothes. After doing a silk painting workshop (something I had always wanted to do) I found that this complimented my patchwork as I could colour my fabrics with my paints allowing me to create many colourful creations in fabric.

When folk art was the rage I attended lessons and enjoyed creating some lovely pieces for friends and family. When a friend who did lead lighting was in town I took some lessons from her and really enjoyed working with glass which also led to mosaics as you have left overs (a little like patchwork).

With all this happening I felt I needed a little more help with the drawing side of creating a picture (I could do very good stick men) so attended the Roy Oorloff workshop as a start. Since then BAVA has been formed and I have enjoyed the lessons and workshops from talented local artists as well as doing workshops with tutors from afar. I've a long way to go but I really enjoy the atmosphere of being with creative people (hoping some will rub off). There are many mediums in the world of art and I enjoy a few different ones and they all give me satisfaction when the job is finished.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Maria a member of our group. After her successful exhibition at the Library Art Space she has now been invited to hang her art in the Civic Centre foyer. Wow girl!!!!Congratulations. Well done. We are all very proud of you. XOXOXO