Upcoming Society Exhibitions
The Society of Artists Newcastle has hosted the Newcastle Art Prize for over 30 years (formerly the Newcastle Mattara Art Prize), which is open to members and non-members alike. Due to the generosity of our sponsors, the 2019 Newcastle Art Prize winner will receive $1,500, and with 7 section awards there is a total of $6,700 in prize money. The Society also holds a number of other member-only exhibitions during year for members to display and possibly sell their art.
The Society has had over 300 members for many years and, having its own studio rooms at Lambton, it is able to provide a venue for daily social art, tutoring, workshops and small exhibitions of members' work.
The Society has had over 300 members for many years and, having its own studio rooms at Lambton, it is able to provide a venue for daily social art, tutoring, workshops and small exhibitions of members' work.
Open 9am to 4pm daily 12 - 15 July. The Gala Opening Night and award of prizes is from 6pm Thursday 11 July
Details for artists and the entry form are on our FORMS page.
Details for artists and the entry form are on our FORMS page.
Recent Society Exhibitions
UNIQUE PEOPLE OF THE HUNTER
The 2019 Portrait Exhibition of the Portrait Painters Hunter - members of the Society of Artists Newcastle
About 30 paintings by 26 Society members were displayed at the Adamstown Uniting Church Hall over the weekend of 23-24 March. Proceeds from the entry door donations and raffle amounted to $800 which was donated to the church for the good work with homeless and disadvantaged people. A great many people were able to come and enjoy the variety of works and some portraits went to new homes.
The Society extends its thanks to the Church for the use of the hall and their assistance to stage the exhibition.
The Society extends its thanks to the Church for the use of the hall and their assistance to stage the exhibition.
FIGURES IN THE LANDSCAPE’ EXHIBITION - October 2018
This exhibition featured portraits by our Monday morning artist’s group (Portrait Painters Hunter) held in the Society’s studio building and gallery in Lambton Park over the 2018 October Long Weekend. The genre was figures in the landscape and showcased about 30 paintings in all mediums.
Newcastle Art Prize 2018 - Winners and Opening night.
Monday Aftenoon Contemporary exhibition opens at Lovedale
The Gallery at Emma's Cottage Vineyard hosted the Monday Afternoon Contemporary Group Exhibition with a well-presented display curated by Therese, owner and manager of the vineyard and gallery. The exhibition will run for May and June and is in conjunction with the time of the very popular Lovedale Long Lunch. Artists, friends and local supporters enjoyed the Emma's Cottage vineyard wines at the opening.
