WVAC Arts News May/June 2010
Date: 20-May-10
Author: Bronnie Aliotti
FUN WITH FIBRE - Opening June long weekend
A special group of local women, including the well-known expert of Fibre Art, Marcia Hoipo, meet monthly to investigate and explore how fabric and fibres can be manipulated to create various items.
Bound together by a fascination with fibres, the members say "we always have fun" and meetings are punctuated by regular laughter.
They are, however, all very serious about the work they do whether it is traditional or more experimental. On occasions, tutors have been arranged to help provide more insight into a previously unexplored technique.
Also, members often attend workshops so they can pass on information back to the group.
A selection of work produced by the group will be on display, with selected items for sale for two weekends, 12/13/14th June and 19/20th June, from 10am till 4pm, at the Wollombi Cultural Centre (WCC).
UNTIL NOW - Janelle McCloy
'Until Now' opens on Friday July 2 at 5:30pm, with drinks and finger food, at the WCC.
This is Janelle's first solo exhibition.
'Until Now' brings together her works on various subjects and uses various mediums - oil on canvas, acrylics on canvas and board, pastels on paper, charcoal on paper and different printing processes, including collagraphs and screen printing finished with acrylic paint.
Her subjects include portraits, landscapes and still life.
Janelle lives in Wollombi and is constantly inspired by her beautiful surroundings. Loving the Australian countryside all her life, she was at first drawn to painting and drawing landscapes but the human face has also attracted her. Recently she has been concentrating on drawing and painting portraits to improve her work.
'Until Now' runs from July 3rd to 11th, 10am to 4pm
2010 EMERGING ARTISTS AWARDS - 1st to 10th Oct
Total award value $4000
The Wollombi Valley Arts Council will be inviting entries from all emerging artists, of any age in any medium, mid 2010.
2010 WCC Booking Inquiries - Please phone Fiona (49983339) or Bronnie (49988347)
or drop a line to wvac@wollombi.org
Visit www.wollombi.org
Next WVAC Meeting - 2pm Sunday 6th June 2010 at the WCC
Bronnie Aliotti