Arts Activity Reminder: Nov 15,16

Hi All,


The Event has been created especially for you artists in mind. 
It will test your skills: introduce another form of art to some of you and most of all be fun to be part of.

So please make this a successful, fantastic event and come and enjoy.
Don’t forget to bring a friend or two if you wish.

Wishing you lots of Fun


Sharyn

**CALL TO ACTION**


It is time 
to jump right in and be a part 
of the ArtsTrail for 2015

*Volunteers*
Join the ArtsInc., and shape the 2015 trail
*Sponsors*
Contact Shannon Fielder, and share the success
Artists*
Register from Oct 1st and enjoy the action

'Speedmaking' at the Napoleons Hall, Nov 15,16

~Speedmaking~

                          

**You are invited**
to participate in an event that highlights the extraordinary abilities of makers to produce a finely crafted object in a very short time.

VENUE: The Napoleons Hall, Colac-Ballarat Rd.,
DATE: weekend of 15,16 November
HOST: a GPArtsInc event, 
as part of the 'home is where the Hall is' project, by Regional Arts Victoria.
CONTACT: Ros Lawson, details below.
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CONCEPT:There are two sections.

1.  Making special on your own or in a small group.

You may choose to  weave a basket, a scarf, a hat , shear a sheep, spin the wool, knit a garment, paint a picture, embroider a wall hanging , write a book of poems /a short story /a song or tune, sew  a dress /shirt /apron , choreograph a dance and teach it to your friends or propose your own special project.
If you choose to participate you will need to do these things;
# Work on your project in the hall or in the grounds at all times .
# Work between 9.30 – 4.00pm on Saturday and 9.30 – 3.30 on Sunday
# Be prepared to exhibit or perform your work on Sunday between 4pm – 5pm
# Elect to put your piece in a silent auction.  GPArts Inc will take 10% on any sales.
# Bring all your own equipment and materials.
# If painting or drawing work from setups or imagination. No photographs

2.  Enjoy a Collaboration in the round.
You would be working with a group of 6 makers, who would all have made a start on a particular work like the frame of a basket, or a wire shape or printed material. Over the two days individual pieces will be passed on to each member to contribute their own creativity and technical expertise to the making and finishing of the works.  All members of the group will add something to all pieces .Details about bringing of materials and equipment will be given to you on registration.
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To Register: call on (03)53420745, email or post details to Rosalind Lawson, by Sep 30:

Include: Your name, email or phone number, the section you would like to take part in, and your art proposal - the materials and techniques you will use.  Also indicate if you will need help to set up equipment (power boards, lamps etc.)

Golden Plains Art Exhibition, Oct 3-5

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OCTOBER 2014October 3-5, 7pm 

at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre

'Golden Plains Art Exhibition 2014'

Art displays, awards, wine and a door prize - what's not to like?





** GPArtsInc reloaded **


Well, the AGM is had (thanks to the Meredith Community Centre venue),
 was well supported (thanks to all attending members - minutes to come out soon on the email list),
with snacks to keep us keen (thanks to everyone who brought a plate),
the outgoing committee appreciated (with flowers and applause),
especially Alison Hardy, our inaugural Secretary who has worked so hard for the group in 2013-14
and the incoming committee welcomed (see details below).

Membership renewals are now due.
Please go to the **JOIN ArtsInc** tab

**Please also let the Secretary know if you have not been receiving emails from ArtsInc, 
and we will rectify that**

~Incoming Committee~
President: Rosalind Lawson (papermaker in Napoleons)
Vice President: David Dickson (sculptor in Bannockburn)
Secretary: Sharyn Marriott (painter in Teesdale)
Assistant Secretary: Rosslyn Bosnar (painter in Bannockburn)
Treasurer & Social Media: Sonya Macdonald (bookbinder in Napoleons)

~ We look forward to another great year with arty goodness for all ~