News for members
APRIL 2010
Footprints of memories
All things leave a footprint - the forces of wind and animals; the siftings and siltings of water, the (often problematic) activities of man. But even memory and thought can mark a plain.
Anita McIntyre's current exhibition of ceramics traces all kinds of actions across the surface of the Earth, rendering delicate maps of time, place, memory, and the kinds of meanings she - or we - might attribute to the landscapes that inspire them.
Reviewer: Zsuzski Soboslay, Weekend Arts, Canberra Times, Saturday, April 10, 2010
Image courtesy of Anita McIntyre
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Strathnairn Arts Association committee members 2010.
- President - Anita McIntyre
- Secretary - Trenna Langdon
- Treasurer - Vivien Lightfoot
- General Members Reps - Carole Osmotherly, Dimity Goldie, Robyn Errey, Carolyn Fitzpatrick
- Ex Officio- Manager/Caretaker - Michael Sainsbury
- Administrator - Leah Molony
From the President
Presidents Report as presented at the AGM on Tuesday May 30.
'I am proud of our achievements of 2009 and look forward to the completion of major projects in 2010. As Strathnairn goes from strength to strength the future is looking very good. The Chief Minister, who has taken a great interest in Strathnairn, would hope to further develop Strathnairn with more capital works that would give us more studios, improvements to the homestead, and even another AIR accommodation. This of course would give Strathnairn a larger critical mass of people using the facility and increase our income potential.
The Foundry and Woolshed will be the start of a new audience and we realize these new facilities will take time to establish. However we look forward to an increase in membership, activities such as workshops, classes (in papermaking) and events that will add to the rich tapestry that is Strathnairn Arts Association.'
For the full Presidents report please download the PDF.
General news
The President Anita McIntyre was the recipient of a major award (Scott Brickworks Award Open (Acquisitive) at the Townsville Ceramic Awards 2009. Congratulations Anita.
The Cafe: Noonee Doronila has kindly offered to run the cafe but would like to do it every second weekend. If you are interested in doing alternate weekends with Noonee or know of someone, please contact info [at] strathnairn.asn.au
Buildings and Maintenance
Our resident Manager/Caretaker Michael Sainsbury spent January painting the gallery and SCOOP walls and erecting numerous shade cloths around the property.
Administration
Our administrator, Leah Molony, will be in the office between 9.30 and 4.30, Thursday and Fridays. She can be contacted at other times at info [at] strathnairn.asn.au
Important note: If replying to Strathnairn and you would like the Strathnairn Committee to access your email it must be sent to info [at] strathnairn.asn.au
Studio holders please note when making direct payment of monies to Strathnairn please quote the invoice number for ease of book keeping.
SCOOP - Strathnairn's retail outlet
Our retail outlet SCOOP, the Strathnairn Artists Co-operative sells the work of local artists who are members of Strathnairn Arts Association.
SCOOP opened the year with a busy weekend displaying interesting new works from its members, highlighted by the freshness a coat of white paint has added to the space.
Come into the gallery to enjoy SCOOP, our current exhibitions, delicious coffee and cakes, not to mention the peace and quiet of Strathnairn. Opening hours are 10-4.30 each weekend
If you are currently producing work and would like the opportunity to sell direct to the public for a very reasonable rate please go to Retail at Strathnairn to download an application form.
