Blue Mountains Artists Connection: News & Articles

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TOUCHING STORIES.

Touching Stories is a collaborative arts project that explores the universal experience of loss and bereavement through visual arts, artbooks writing, blogging and zines. For further details please refer to the attached file.

Posted byAmanda Mayrhofer on Thursday 1st Dec in 'Opportunities for BMAN Members'


BMAC REPORTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 2011.

The BMAC financial and auditor's report for the financial year ending 2011 BMAC are now available to be downloaded by BMAC members.

Posted byAmanda Mayrhofer on Monday 7th Nov in 'Opportunities for BMAN Members'


Alison Jane Rice_WINNER of the 2011 Blue Mountains Business Award for the Arts

Alison Jane Rice is the WINNER of the 2011 Blue Mountains Business Awards for Excellence in the Entertainment & Arts category. Presented to the artist judged as the best in promoting, selling or creating arts, entertainment and culture in the...

Posted byAlison Rice on Tuesday 18th Oct in 'Opportunities for BMAN Members'


BMAC Exhibition

Entry forms and information for the next BMAC exhibition, "MOUNTAIN EXPOSURE", are now available. The exhibition's duration is from 14 November 2011 until February 2012.

Posted byAmanda Mayrhofer on Monday 10th Oct in 'Opportunities for BMAN Members'


BMAC SOCIAL EVENT AND MEMBERS SURVEY.

Last Saturday (24/9/11) about 25 BMAC members and potential members met at the Edge for a BMAC social event. Peter Elfes spoke and members had the opportunity to meet and view the latest exhibition at the Edge. A survey was circulated that gave...

Posted byAmanda Mayrhofer on Friday 30th Sep in 'Opportunities for BMAN Members'


Artist Alison Jane Rice achieves Excellence in 2011 Blue Mountains Business Awards.

Alison Jane Rice is a Finalist in the 2011 Blue Mountains Business Awards for Excellence. The artist whose studio is based in the upper mountains has been nominated in the "Entertainment and the Arts" category. This Award is presented to the...

Posted byAlison Rice on Thursday 29th Sep in 'Exhibition Reports'


FALLS ARTFEST

BMAC members are invited to submit their works to be exhibited and sold as part of "Falls Artfest." The exhibition will run from 28th to 30th October 2011. For an entry form and terms and conditions refer to the website art@fallsartfest.org.au or...

Posted byAmanda Mayrhofer on Tuesday 13th Sep in 'Opportunities for BMAN Members'


Finalist Portia Geach Memorial Award 2011

Blue Mountains artist Jennifer Gabbay has been selected as one of 50 finalists for the 2011 Portia Geach Memorial Award. The winner will be announced at an official opening on Thursday 22nd September 2011 at the S.H.Ervin Gallery, Watson Road,...

Posted byJennifer Gabbay on Saturday 10th Sep in 'Opportunities for BMAN Members'


Rose Lindsay Art Prize Winner

I was delighted and honoured to recently receive the top award of The Rose Lindsay Art prize at the "Springwood Art Show":http://www.springwoodartshow.org.au/ for my three sisters, "Blue Mountains" Painting. The 35th exhibition took place on the...

Posted byLinda Callaghan on Friday 9th Sep in 'Exhibition Reports'


"TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT ART." BMAC Exhibition.

The Blue Mountains Artist Connections (BMAC) latest exhibition, "TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT ART." is currently on display at The Edge Cinema in Katoomaba. The exhibition will run from the 1st August until the 30th October.

Posted by Mayrhofer on Friday 9th Sep in 'Exhibition Reports'


VIGNETTES & VISTAS.

Local artists, BMAC members and ext Nepean TAFE painting shed buddies Amanda Mayrhofer & Vic Hunter-Webb are putting on a joint exhibition, VIGNETTES & VISTAS. The exhibition will be held over the month of October at the Blackheath National Parks...

Posted by Mayrhofer on Monday 5th Sep in 'Exhibition Reports'


2011 BMAC Members Information about sales of work at the Edge.

8/2011 This important information is for BMAC members that relates to any sales of work at the Edge Cinema. Please download and print a copy that can be kept handy at all times. Please note the treasurer, Kath Wilkinson's phone number is...

Posted byAmanda Mayrhofer on Tuesday 30th Aug in 'Selling Opportunities for BMAN Members'


BMAC Facebook Page

Hi Everyone I have started up a facebook page for BMAC members and others who are interested in our exhibitions and social events. Hopefully we will be able to set up some drawing days and art dinners, art tours, etc. If you are not a...

Posted bySelena Seifert on Tuesday 2nd Aug in 'Selling Opportunities for BMAN Members'


The Australian Forum for Textile Arts (TAFTA)

The Australian Forum for Textile Arts (TAFTA) are organising a Forum in the Blue Mountains in April next year, CONTEXTART FORUM 2012. Further information on the tutors and workshops can be found on their website www.tafta.org.au

Posted byAmanda Mayrhofer on Wednesday 20th Jul in 'Opportunities for BMAN Members'


The NATIONAL TRUST OF AUSTRALIA presents ALISON JANE RICE - An Artist In The Garden

Media Release National Trust of Australia presents: ALISON JANE RICE An Artist in the Garden International artist, Alison Jane Rice was toasted by friends and colleagues over the Queens Birthday weekend at the official Opening of her...

Posted byAlison Rice on Wednesday 15th Jun in 'Exhibition Reports'


Website Design and Installation for Artists

Need your own artist's website? I can design and install one for you in around two weeks. It will include your Home page, your Bio/Artist's Statement Page, your Gallery of art (any number of sub-categories), and your News Blog, all of which you'll...

Posted by on Thursday 26th May in 'Classifieds'


2011 BMAC Members Information about sales of work at the Edge.

Posted byAmanda Mayrhofer on Saturday 21st May in 'Classifieds'


Alison Jane Rice Nominated for 2011 Southern Cross University Acquisitive Artists Book Award

Leura artist, Alison Jane Rice's sensitive work Bush Memoirs has been selected for exhibition in the 2011 Southern Cross University Acquisitive Artists Book Award. The SCU Artists' Book Collection is held by Southern Cross University Library and...

Posted byAlison Rice on Wednesday 5th Jan in 'Exhibition Reports'


Call for submissions - 2011

The Event Horizon Gallery invites submissions for exhibition (solo and group, 2D, 3D and multi-media) in 2011. Exhibitions are held once a month, February through to December. Exhibition terms and conditions can be found at...

Posted by on Thursday 25th Feb in 'Classifieds'


Pochoir and Painting Art Classes at Lawson

The goal of the class is for each attendee to go home with an Original Pochoir Painting they have created themselves. All materials, paints, etc are provided for you. Notes and information to take home with you is also provided. No experience is...

Posted by on Tuesday 23rd Feb in 'Classifieds'