COVID-19 NOTICE
The Society's workshop rooms are now closed for all activities. In addition, all exhibitions are cancelled or postponed until further notice
The Society apologies for any inconvenience and hopes everyone remains safe in these unprecedented times.

Dates for postponed events, including the Plein Air Week and the 2020 Newcastle Art Prize will be announced as soon as there is certainty on when the current COVID-19 health restrictions will be lifted.

Delayed due to COVID-19  - now tentatively scheduled for:
August 28, 29 & 30th
However, the exhibition may yet need to be further re-scheduled.

Unique People of the Hunter 2020 Portrait Exhibition

Painting of the Month for February 2020
Michelle Harris with her winning painting,  "Night time Visitor"

​February Members' Meeting Demonstration

February Members' Meeting - John Dorahy gave a demonstration on portraits using pastels.

September Members' Meeting Demonstration

Jill Campbell gave a very well prepared demonstration on how to do her mixed media charcoal and acrylic ink paintings.  She has a wonderful loose approach that really captures the feel of the Aussie bush.
Next Meeting:

Annual General Meeting 
Posponed!
A new date will be set when government COVID-19 health restrictions allow

Monthly meetings are also cancelled until further notice
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​Like to join us?
If you are in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, or lower Hunter area, we would welcome you joining us.
For more information, see About Us.
If you would like to join the Society, forms are available from our Resources page.

Weekly and Regular Activities

Our weekly activities have something for everybody - every day of the week!
See what's on each day HERE
Lord Howe Island in Paint
August Members' Meeting Demonstration
Bob Saxon recently spent a week plein air painting on Lord Howe Island.  With a colourful, loose impressionistic style, Bob was able to capture much more than a photo could using his lightweight oil setup which he also demonstrated.

2019 Newcastle Art Prize

Bus Trip to Muswellbrook Art Prize
​Members enjoyed a great day trip to a few art venues in the Hunter valley in March.
Donation to the Adamstown Uniting Church
Denise Johns, Ross Coulton and Lee-Anne Corrigan presenting the Rev Rod Patterden with a $800 cheque from funds raised during our 'Unique People of the Hunter' portrait exhibition.

Unique People of the Hunter Portrait Exhibition March 2019

Click on the image below to see more photos from our 2019 Portrait Exhibition held at the Adamstown Uniting Church Hall in March.
Tracey Miller - Macro Flowers Workshop
Tracey Miller's Macro Flowers workshop on the weekend was a huge success. Everyone came away with an almost completed acrylic painting of the flower of their choice in large format. They looked very decorative and would be a prominent feature in any home. A great group of members to be with and Tracey was so generous with her expertise. Our Art Director has already discussed having her back next year and she is keen!
2019 Newcastle Plein Air Painters' Festival
To take advantage of the calm autumn weather, the outdoor painting festival was held from 8 to 12 April this year. Click on the photo below to see some of the highlights.
Opening _ Joe Donkin Gallery