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Art on Show Events

2018 Woollam Constructions Art on Show Awards Exhibition and Awards Presentation Opening Evening

 

 

 

 

 

Art_on_ Show_012_Leiana Drew Deupty Major Amanda Camm Brooke Waterson (002)
Art_on_ Show_014_Robert Heather Berencie Wright Beryl Innes Bruce Inners (003)
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Art_on_ Show_007_Janet Oliver Charlene Slack (002)
Art_on_ Show_004_Bridgette Zimmermann Gail Donadel (003)
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Art_on_ Show_008_Doug Cannon Sarah Ballard Greg Cannon Violet Cannon (003)
Printbank Mackay artist Bridgette Zimmermann demonstrates her art practice as part of our Artist in residence program in the Art on Show Pavilion.

The talented artists from the Slade Point Drawing Group, a group of likeminded artists with a passion for Life Drawing who meet weekly to draw the nude figure, joined us in 2018. Artists observed the human form and were drawing from life using mediums such as charcoal, conte, pastel or pencil. Onlookers invited to try their hand.

Printbank Mackay artist Bridgette Zimmermann demonstrates her art practice as part of our Artist in residence program in the Art on Show Pavilion.

Artspace Mackay Gallery Director Tracey Heathwood presented Director’s Choice: Artists’ books floor talks
Choosing a selection of her favorite artists’ books from the Mackay Regional Council artists’ books. Tracey has a long association with the gallery and its collection of artists’ books and is herself a practicing printmaker, and her shared personal insights into some of her favorite artists and artists’ books was a wonderful addition to this years event.

Botanic artist Margaret Lane, joined us in 2016 as part of the Botanical Art interest Group Artists in Residence members. Showcasing the talents of Mackay`s wonderful botanic artist to the wider community.

Mackay Art Society joined us in 2017.  Showcasing their talents and demonstrating the fine art of easel painting, depicting the artist’s individual style, form colour and details.

Artist in residence local potter Joanne Wood from Mackay`s Pioneer Potters demonstrates the art of wheel throwing during the 2016 event.

The skilled potters from our very own Pioneer Potters demonstrated wheel thrown pottery, building, textures on clay, pinch pots and coil work. The kids also enjoyed joining in and decorating pots.

Banner image: Yvonne Maloney-Law, Under Capricorn – Keppel Bay (detail).

Official Opening Event Image Credit: Keeara & Reece Photography www.keearareecephotography.com