Congratulations to Paul Newton, Jiawei Shen, Marcus Callum and Raelene Sharp for being selected finalist in the 2012 Archibald Prize. Click on image to enlarge
Well done to member Raelene Sharp for being announced winner of the Packing Room Prize at the Archibald with her portrait of John Wood.
Congratulation also to member Kathrin Longhurst for making finalist in the Sir John Sulman Prize
You can book on the following link http://www.thearthousehotel.com.au/what-is-on/portrait-artists-australia/
Proudly presents 176 pages of stunning art works by Australia’s largest portrait association: THE ARTISTS’ BOOK – Portrait Artists Australia Ten Years.
Book Launch: Sunday 22nd April, 6.00pm – 7.15pm, Opening Speaker Louise Doyle, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra.
The Artists’ Dinner: Upstairs at The Dome Restaurant: 7.30pm – 10.00pm. After the Book Launch, guests are invited to join the PAA artists for a raffle and live music, surrounded by selected works from The Artists’ Book.
Cost: $80 per person – Includes elegant three course set menu and one drink on arrival.
Ticket sales close 12:00pm Friday 20th April.
Please be advised that guests will be seated on share tables of 8-12pax. Special seating requests are welcome and the ArtHouse will endeavor to accommodate where possible however, final seating arrangements will be at the managers discretion
Tamarind braised pork belly served with pickled radish, apple and watercress (GF)
Crayfish and leek ravioli served with lobster consommé
Salad of baby beetroot served with goats curd, toasted almonds, rocket and balsamic (GF,V)
Market fish served with smoky tomato jam, green beans and tarragon salsa
Grilled eye fillet of beef served with potato dumpling, portobello mushroom and mustard seed jus
Goatscheese souffle served with peperonatta, basil and olive tepenade (v)
Baked apple tart served with cinnamon ice-cream
Chocolate and raspberry gateau served with hazelnut ice-cream
A selection of Australian cheese served with house made lavosche and muscatels
One complimentary beverage from the below selection:
Chalk Hill Sparkling
Chalk Hill Blue Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Chalk Hill Blue Shiraz Cabernet
Boags Light
Boags Premium
-The latest exhibition fromAustralia’s largest portrait association -
Portrait Artists Australia presents an extraordinary exhibition of portraits celebrating the theatre of life – professional & social masquerades.
Exhibition dates: November 3rd-21st 2011
Venue: The Victorian Art Society, Melbourne 2011
Hammondand McCubbin Galleries.
430 Albert Street, EastMelbourneVIC 3002, (03) 9662 1484
OPENING NIGHT: 6-8pm Wednesday 9th November 2011.
Opening Speaker –
For more information or RSVP for Opening Night
Contact: Janis Lander – President - 0425 353 790 –
Kathrin Longhurst – Vice President – 0411 144 893
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Peter Smeeth: Winner: The 2011 Sir John Sulman prize for genre/subject painting, for: “The Artist’s Fate”, the latest in a fascinating series of self-portraits. We can all relate to the theme of the work, which Peter comments on his blog as: “rejection …is like losing an arm and a leg and being stabbed in the eye…”
PAA Member Jiawei Shen won the Sir John Sulman Award in 2006 with a grand Historical narrative: “Peking Treaty 1901”.
Jiawai Shen and Marcus Callum: finalists in the 2011 Archibald Prize.
Sally Robinson: selected for the 2011 Archibald Salon des Refuses, S H Ervin Gallery.
Evert Ploeg: Finalist in Portrait Society of America International Competition, Atlanta, Georgia. His ‘Self Portrait in Bathroom’ was selected for the top 20 finalists, from a field of 1,750 entries.
Previous PAA Members selected as finalists in this US competition include Paul Newton and Nafisa Naomi.
Dates for the 2011 Annual General Meeting,
DATE – Wednesday 22nd June.
Time: 7pm
VENUE –JulianAshtonArtSchool, atMiddleHarbourArtists’ Colony in Mosman. Map is included on the Proxy Form.
ARTISTS‘ NEWS
Robyn Werkhoven: collaborative exhibition with Eric Werkhoven: Caprice – “Holy Tirade Of The Heart Uncovered”
Where:MaitlandRegionalArtGallery
Dates: 27 June – 29 August 2011
Opening: Saturday 23 July 3-5pm.
Robyn writes: “Hope you can visit our new exciting show or attend the opening. There will be a video running on how Eric and I produce our collaborative works; and a CD Book featuring drawings, paintings and Eric’s sculptures.”
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GENERAL NEWS
REPORT:
“An Evening with the Artists”
Our dinner party at Ripples,ChowderBay12th April was a huge success – everyone had a wonderful time and the
amount raised will go towards funding our next exhibiton inMelbournein November: $3,908.70 from the dinner tickets; and $925.65 from the raffle.
OUR NEXT FUNDRAISER:
“Sunday Spring Lunch”
at Ripples, Chowder Bay, with live music and gourmet dining; and an excellent raffle with great prizes. Details to be advised …
DATE – 16th October around midday until 5pm
Committee News
¨ The Annual General Meeting 2011.
Date: Wednesday 22nd June 2011.
Time : 7pm – 9pm.
Venue: Julian Ashton ArtSchool, Mosman.
The AGM will be held at the beautiful oceanside location of the Julian Ashton Art School, at Middle Harbour Artists’ Colony in Mosman. Start time 7pm, but feel free to turn up early to chat with the artists. As you are aware, the Principal, Paul Delprat, is one of our patrons, and he has generously made the premises available to PAA. Wine and food, coffee and tea are provided, and parking is free. Map on proxy form.
Our accountant Robert Musumeci has audited the books and they will be presented for inspection. All positions on the committee are open for election at the AGM and votes will be taken by those present, plus proxies.
¨ Proxy form: is included with this newsletter – If you are unable to attend the AGM, please fill in and mail this proxy voting form to the PAA post office box, nominating your proxy to represent your wishes in these matters.
Or just send an email to the executive team Janis, or Kathrin, or Judith Stevens, or someone else on the committee:
¨ Hon. Secretary report:
Our Secretary Judith Stevens apologies to anyone who has not received a receipt for fees and should they require one, please just send an email and it will be forwarded to them.
If anyone at this stage has not paid their 2011 fees – we now have the option of Direct Depositing. Please make sure to use your ARTIST NAME when making the online deposit, so we can identify it. This new development will save a lot of work because artists can request a receipt when they lodge the Payment online.
Account Name: Portrait Artists Australia
Bank: Westpac
BSB: 032-199 Account Number: 186 549
¨ PAA EXHIBITION November 2011 in Melbourne
Title of exhibition: “All the World’s A Stage”
DATES: 2nd – 21st November 2011, VAS Melbourne.
Opening Night: Tuesday 8th November
THEME: Performance (PORTRAIT). This is a very broad theme addressing Performance of ALL kinds including the social and professional masks that people assume. Inspiration may be drawn from parties; events; mardi gras; fashion week; theatre and performing arts. Have fun with it… please remember it is still a portrait, not a figurative work….
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Marcus Callum: finalist in the 2011 Archibald Portrait Prize.
Sally Robinson: selected for the 2011 Archibald Salon des Refuses at the S.H.Ervin Gallery, Observatory Hill,Sydney.
Peter Marshall: finalist in the Adelaide Perry Drawing Prize, March 2011
REPORT: “the FACE of AUSTRALIA”.
This is our third time at the NSW Parliament House Fountain Courtand it is an elegant and spacious venue, showcasing the works. We had about 150 guests. Former NSW Minister the Arts Virginia Judge for opened the exhibition and the show itself was highly praised and should be well attended for the run.
Our photographer Craig Peihopa has sent in his photographs of the night and we have uploaded a selection onto the PAA website, including the works. Please check them out and contact Craig for large files suitable for printing if you wish. (Go to the right side menue of the HOMEPAGE and click on “EXHIBITION PHOTOS”. Also previous exhibitions are all there – some wonderful shots.) The works are all very strong and the theme is popular with the public.
Thanks to the Hanging team – Jules Sevelson; Alex & Marilyn Koloszy; Nafisa Naomi; Kathrin Longhurst; Janis Lander; Bob Baird; Rosa Fedele; and Phil from the Parliament House services.
Thanks to the hard working Committee members who do a huge amount of organizing make it all come together on the night.
Thanks to our sponsors: Paul Cartwright of Woollahra Freight; Craig Peihopa of Timeline Photography; Cellarmasters Wines for the gift to Speaker; and to the excellent Parliament House liaison staff and Catering services. Our thanks to Bruce Thompson of ST Legal for donating the printing and for Binks who generously helps out with this invaluable service.
“An Evening with the Artists”
A Dinner Party at Ripples at Chowder Bay Tuesday 12th April, 7.30-11pm,
PAA artists are hosting a delightful harbourside dinner at ripples Chowder Bay. The evening includes a three-course dinner with fine wines, with a Guest Speaker, an AUCTION, and Lucky Door Prizes. $100 per head.
AUCTION ITEMS include:
PORTRAIT SITTINGS WITH ARTISTS
Bob Baird; Rosa Fedele; and Judith O’Conal-Prinz.
AND WORKS OF ART from artists Alex Kolozsy and Janis Lander.
All proceeds of the AUCTION to go towards Exhibition costs for PAA in Melbourne – auction on the night at dinner or start bidding online at the PAA website – ‘bid’ button on HOMEPAGE.
Contacts: Nafisa Naomi 0404 036 303; Vivian Falk. 0438 874 936
COMMITTEE NEWS
Title of exhibition: “All the World’s A Stage”
DATES: 2nd – 21st November 2011, VAS Melbourne.
NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE: Our venue in Queensland has been adversely affected by the flooding this year and has pulled out of the exhibition. Therefore we have moved this exhibition to VAS in Melbourne CBD during the month of November 2011.
THEME: Performance. This is a very broad theme addressing Performance of ALL kinds including the social and professional masks that people assume. Inspiration may be drawn from parties; events; mardi gras; fashion week; theatre and performing arts. Have fun with it….
VENUE: Hammond and McCubbin Galleries, The Victorian Art Society, Melbourne.
WHERE: 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002. Gallery Hours: Weekdays 10am to 4pm, Weekends and Public Holidays 1pm to 4pm
DATES: Wednesday 2nd November – Monday 21st November 2011. .
Opening Night: the following week (after Melbourne Cup is over).
Takedown: Tuesday 22nd November 2011.
FREIGHT: will be sponsored via Woollahra Art Removals, and details will be sent with the Entry Form in the September Newsletter.
NOTE: Annual General Meeting 29 June – at the Julian Ashton Art School, Artists colony Mosman. details and PROXY forms in the next newsletter (May).
10th year Anniversary Edition of
Portrait Artists Australia – 2002 – 2012.
The committee is looking into printing quotes for a lovely glossy book of PAA Exhibiting Artists – allowing two pages per artist for images of works and a short bio. All current, financial members are eligible. This serves to commemorate the 10 years that Portrait Artists Australia has been in existence, and will showcase the artists’ work and the genre itself. It also serves as a promotional tool – for distribution to architects, universities, Tafes, libraries, medical schools. This is our market for high-end commissions. To cover the costs, it is proposed the artists each pay a nominal fee per entry, which will include their own copy of the book; plus we will do a fundraising dinner to cover the rest of the costs. Watch this space for more details during the year.
GENERAL NEWS
CALL for Entries – City of Perth Black Swan Prize for Portraiture
The City ofPerth Black Swan Prizeshowcases both emerging and established artists.
ENTRIES DUE: Friday 8 July 2011 (see website for Entry Forms and Terms and Conditions)
DATES/VENUE: 16 – 26 September 2011, Perth’s Town Hall.
Lester Group First Prize: $35,000;?Perrine People’s Choice Prize: $7,500.
The latest exhibition from Australia’s largest portrait association -
Portrait Artists Australia presents a powerful exhibition of portraits set against the many faces of a fascinating land.
Exhibition dates: March 30 – April 29 2011
Venue: NSW Parliament House – Macquarie St, Sydney. (Monday – Saturday 9am-5pm)
OPENING NIGHT: Tuesday 29th March 6-8pm. Opening Speaker VIRGINIA JUDGE – RSVP for Opening Night – security checks in place.
For more information contact: Janis Lander – President – 0425 353 790 –
Kathrin Longhurst – Vice President – 0411 144 893
Contact@portraitartists.com.au – www.portraitartistsaustralia.com.au
ARTIST: ROSA FEDELE:
A portrait sitting for one subject (adult or child);
oil on linen, 40cm x 50cm (16″ x 20″) unframed.
Value $3,000.
Terms and Conditions:
The auction finishes during the PAA dinner on the 12th of April at 8pm
The highest bidder will be contacted within 24 hours from the time of the end of auction
PAA requires payment within 5 days from the end of auction by cheque (made out to Portrait Artists Australia) or bank transfer
The winning bidder has 12 months to redeem the item.
Travel to the artist’s studio for a portrait sitting is at the winning bidders expense
Bidding for all portrait sittings start at $500
To view more work by this artist click on this link.
ARTIST: JUDITH O’CONAL-PRINZ:
Judith O'Conal-Prinz during a sitting with the well-known Australian singer Helen Zerefos.
A portrait sitting, in oils on linen canvas,
20in. x 16in. ( 40cm x 50cm) unframed.
One sitting only.
Value $3,000 .
Terms and Conditions:
The auction finishes during the PAA dinner on the 12th of April at 8pm
The highest bidder will be contacted within 24 hours from the time of the end of auction
PAA requires payment within 5 days from the end of auction by cheque (made out to Portrait Artists Australia) or bank transfer
The winning bidder has 12 months to redeem the item.
Travel to the artist’s studio for a portrait sitting is at the winning bidders expense.
Bidding for all portrait sittings start at $500
To view more work by this artist click on this link.
Bob Baird at a portrait sitting with celebrated Australian poet Les Murray
Artist: Bob Baird
Portrait sitting for one subject (adult, or child) head & shoulders;
pastel on pastel paper, 30cm x 35cm, unframed.
Requiring 1 to 2 sittings.
Value $2,500.
Terms and Conditions:
The auction finishes during the PAA dinner on the 12th of April at 8pm
The highest bidder will be contacted within 24 hours from the time of the end of auction
PAA requires payment within 5 days from the end of auction by cheque (made out to Portrait Artists Australia) or bank transfer
The winning bidder has 12 months to redeem the item.
Travel to the artist’s studio for a portrait sitting is at the winning bidders expense.
Bidding for all portrait sittings start at $500
To view more work by this artist please click on the link here.
sculpture of Dr Tom Bass
Drawing –
“Study for the sculpture of the late Dr Tom Bass”.
Artist: Alex Sandor Kolozsy.
Value $1,200.
PROVENANCE: This drawing was made at the Studio of Sculptor Tom Bass when Kolozsy was invited to teach a class in European Academic style Portrait Sculpture.
Terms and Conditions:
The auction finishes during the PAA dinner on the 12th of April at 8pm
The highest bidder will be contacted within 24 hours from the time of the end of auction
PAA requires payment within 5 days from the end of auction by cheque (made out to Portrait Artists Australia) or bank transfer
The winning bidder has 12 months to redeem the item.
Bidding for this item starts at $1,000
To view more works by this artist, please click on this link.
the finished monument to Johnny O'Keefe - "The Wild One" - unveiled Coolangatta 2004
Drawing – “Study for memorial sculpture of Johnny O’Keefe – The Wild One”.
Artist: Alex Sandor Kolozsy.
Value $1,200.
PROVENANCE: The study design for the 3-metre tall bronze Johnny O’Keefe Monument “The Wild One”, unveiled in 2004 at Coolangatta, NSW. Johnny O’Keefe was an Australian rock idol of the 1960s and is much loved by his fans.
Drawing is made in brown pencil on cream coloured paper, 41cm by 28.5 cm; 68 cm x 48 cm with mount(1997).
Terms and Conditions:
The auction finished during the PAA dinner on the 12th of April at 8pm
The highest bidder will be contacted within 24 hours from the time of the end of auction
PAA requires payment within 5 days from the end of auction by cheque (made out to Portrait Artists Australia) or bank transfer
The winning bidder has 12 months to redeem the item. Travel to the artist’s studio for a portrait sitting is at the winning bidders expense.
Bidding for this item starts at $1,000
To view more works by this artist, please click on this link.