Wednesday, October 11

Exotic Trails - An exhibition by Carolyn Ward


Our recent exhibition by Carolyn Ward had a successful run at the Shelley Kelly Gallery in Mount Perry, from July to September 2023.

Carolyn was born in a small mining town in Yorkshire, and although showing some artistic promise in school, was discouraged by her parents from taking up art studies or pursuing her creativity. It wasn't until much later in life, after moving to Australia, that she rediscovered her gifts. 

Her vibrant pieces took gallery visitors to places of imagination and surprise, and were well received by all. Several pieces were sold on opening day and through the exhibition.

In celebration of Carolyn's debut exhibition, a small Art & Verse book was created and printed, preserving some of Carolyn's works, accompanied by poetry penned by Mount Perry Arts Group President, Helen Downs.

Here are some glimpses ...

















































And here are some sample pages from the book "Exotic Trails", produced from the exhibition work...
(Limited copies available through the Mount Perry Gallery.)





















Executive returns for another year

At the recent AGM of the Mount Perry Arts Group Inc., the Executive Committee (Helen, Vivienne, Lesley and Geoff) were returned to their positions for another year.

The gallery has held eight exhibitions since the last AGM and has been proud to present several debut artists to the exhibition scene. We also carried out several print-related projects under a grant from the Bendigo Bank, and put up signature FLORENCE BROADHURST wallpaper in the gallery building, under an earlier grant from Evolution Mining.

A new resolution now gives a discount on the exhibition commission fee for paid up members who exhibit.

All memberships are due for renewal on 1st February each year.

SUBSCRIBE or check our blog pages for glimpses from past and current exhibitions as they are posted.


Wednesday, September 6

ARTS GROUP AGM - 27th Sept 2023

Our next AGM will be held on Wednesday 27th September 2023 at the Gallery, 58 Heusman Street, Mount Perry at 5pm. Members and non-members are all welcome.






Wednesday, June 28

General Meeting - Wed 19th July at 5pm

YOU'RE INVITED!


Members and Non-members are welcome to attend a General Meeting of the Mount Perry Arts Group Inc. to be held Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 at 5pm. Venue: The Studio in the Shelley Kelly Gallery, 58 Heusman Street, Mount Perry.


EXOTIC TRAILS - Sat 15th July 2pm

 

ART OPENING - MOUNT PERRY 

SAT 15 TH JULY 2PM
The Mount Perry Arts Group Inc. is proud to announce the
DEBUT EXHIBITION of Artist, Carolyn Ward, entitled:

EXOTIC TRAILS

“A lovely collection of visual stimuli 

that inspires the imagination”

Carolyn’s works bring “a breath of fresh air for the mind’s eye”, taking the viewer to exotic themes and places where the imagination can relax and play for a while.


Carolyn Ward grew up in a small mining town in the County of Yorkshire, in England. Although she showed artistic talent in her school years, the average expectation was to work at the coal mines or textile factories so she was discouraged from believing art was something she could pursue.

Half a lifetime of changes later - experiencing travel, learning, growth, and emergence from grieving her husband’s death, Carolyn revisited her latent talents, found a place of balance, and began to unleash a world of colour, creativity and satisfaction back into her life. Now, with this exhibition, her artwork takes a step out into the world that it so colourfully reflects.

In celebration of her debut exhibition, the Gallery has produced a limited run of small, hardcover books featuring artworks by Carolyn Ward, and short verses inspired by the art, written by Helen Downs. The books will be available for sale at the exhibition.

This exotic and beautiful exhibition opens on SATURDAY 15th JULY at the Shelley Kelly Gallery, Mount Perry. All are welcome to attend for the opening, at 2pm, where light refreshments will be served. The exhibition will continue ‘til 14th Sept. Gallery open 9am to 2pm Tues to Thurs or by arrangement.

Venue: 
The Shelley Kelly Gallery, in the Pat Augustine Cultural Centre, 
58 Heusman Street, Mt Perry, Qld.

Contact: 
Call Vivienne at the Gallery on (07) 4156 3491 for more information, or Helen on 0484 347 780


Friday, March 17

LUNCH & PHOTO COMP

PHOTO COMP. / ART EXHIBITION & a BeLONG TABLE LUNCH Hosted by Comedy Legend, Peter Rowsthorn. 

(Photography Exhibition component)


Focus on the 

Y

Golden Heart

Photographic Exhibition

at the Shelley Kelly Gallery, MOUNT PERRY


FREE ENTRY- with compliments of BIEDO!


In conjunction with the “Stories from Golden Hearts Photography Competition”, eligible entrants have the optional, additional opportunity to supply and exhibit a framed (at their own expense) print of entries, for display/sale at the Shelley Kelly Gallery, Mount Perry (referred to here as “the Gallery”).

ARTISTS MUST HAVE FIRST LODGED THEIR ENTRY IN THE “Stories from the Golden Heart Competition” TO BE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE PART IN THIS EXHIBITION, which will be hosted and curated by the Mt. Perry Arts Group Inc. (see below for conditions of entry and details)

THE EXHIBITION

·    Entrants in the (above) online photographic competition are offered the additional option to hang and exhibit framed prints of their digital entries for display and sale in the Gallery at Mount Perry for the duration of the exhibition.

·        The Exhibition “Focus on the Golden Heart” will open on Saturday, 3rd June at 2pm, at the Gallery, and continue to the end of June 2023.

·    At the end of the Exhibition, unsold Artworks are to be collected in person, or returned by mail, to the Artist/Exhibitor, at the Artist/Exhibitor ’s own expense, during the week commencing 3rd July 2023, and on or before Thursday, 6th July at 2pm.

As an entrant in the Photographic Competition, if you choose to supply a framed print of your competition entry/s for inclusion in the Gallery’s Exhibition, please read the conditions below, complete the form and return it to the Gallery to enter a physical, framed copy of your work for display and sale in the exhibition.

Exhibition Entry forms must be submitted to:

Postal:                                Mt Perry Arts Group Inc., PO Box 106, Mt Perry Qld 4671
Physical Delivery:             The Shelley Kelly Gallery in the Pat Augustine Cultural Centre, at 58           
                                           Heusman Street, Mount Perry, 4671.

Email:                                  mountperryfinearts@gmail.com

See our facebook page.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF ENTRY FORMS: Monday, 1st MAY 2023.

CLOSING TIME FOR RECEIPT OF FRAMED ARTWORKS: 2pm Wednesday, 31st MAY 2023.

 

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

(ANY ARTWORKS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THESE CONDITIONS 
WILL NOT BE HUNG).

1.    All eligible Artworks entered digitally in the Stories from Golden Hearts Photography Competition are also eligible for FREE entry to exhibit photo prints for sale, subject to these conditions.

2.      ALL artworks for display must be supplied framed and ready to hang with ‘D’ hooks with cord or wire attached, at the Artist/Exhibitor ’s own expense.

3.      Each ARTWORK entry must be tagged CLEARLY on the back, with the Artist/Exhibitor ’s Name, Address, Selling Price, and Title of work. 

4.      The Artist/Exhibitor may choose the size of the framed Artwork to be submitted, provided it is within the following range:  MINIMUM SIZE: A4   210 X 297mm / 8.3 X 11.7" MAXIMUM SIZE: AO 841 X 1189mm / 33.1 X 46.8"

5.      All entries should be for sale, although we make an occasional exception. The Mt Perry Arts Group Inc. will retain a 20% commission on all artworks sold. Please supply Hobbyist/ABN declaration below.

6.       Artist/Exhibitors hereby grant permission for their works to be photographed for use in publicity by the Mt Perry Arts Group Inc.

7.         Return Postage or satisfactory in-person collection arrangements are to be included with Artworks as per conditions and form below. Any uncollected entries will become the property of the gallery, to dispose of as they in their discretion see fit, after the expiration of fourteen days from 6.6.23. The artist shall retain their copyright of the work.

8.      The Mt Perry Arts Group Inc. reserves the right to NOT HANG any particular work, or to choose where artworks are displayed, and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into.

9.      While all care will be taken, Mt Perry Arts Group Inc. will not be responsible for loss or damage to Artworks entered. It is suggested that if valuable, Artworks be covered by private insurance. 

10. CRITICAL DATES

·        Exhibition at the Shelley Kelly Gallery will open 2pm Saturday 3rd June 2023 and works will be displayed until the 29th June, 2023.

·    All artwork must be delivered and ready to hang/install by 2pm WEDNESDAY, 31st MAY 2023.

·      All unsold entries are to be collected, or posted for return (at the Artist/Exhibitor ’s expense) by Thursday 6th July.  Artworks must be collected between 9am and 2pm from the gallery, unless prior arrangements have been made. After 14 days, any uncollected Artworks will become the property of the Gallery to dispose of as it sees fit, in its discretion. Please telephone the gallery on 4156 3491 if you need to discuss any special arrangements.

Please note: Although connected, the ‘Focus on the Golden Heart Exhibition’ (run by Mt Perry Art Gallery) and the 'Stories from Golden Hearts Photography Competition’ (run by BIEDO) are two separate projects, run by separate organizations, working in co-operation with each other. The Gallery has no involvement in or responsibility for the conduct or running of the BIEDO Competition, and BIEDO is not involved in or responsible for the conduct or running of matters by the Gallery, pertaining to the Exhibition.

EXHIBITION ENTRY FORM

(Please copy/paste this form to your own document, to print, complete, sign and return.)

Artist/Exhibitor ’s Name:

Phone:

Address/Post Code:

Postal address (if different):

Email:


Your bank account details for deposit of any sale proceeds (less commission):

Name of account_____________________________ BSB_________________   

Account # ______________________


 Name of work/s: (if more, please add space)

1.

2.

3.

 Price* for Sale:

1.

2.

3.

(* Note a 20% Gallery commission will apply to all sale prices)

PLEASE COMPLETE:

I will DELIVER my works to the Gallery by (please indicate)

  •       In Person 
  •       Australia Post
  •     Courier
  •     Other (please specify): __________________________________________

I will COLLECT my works from the Gallery by (please indicate)

  •       In Person 
  •       Australia Post
  •     Courier
  •     Other (please specify): __________________________________________

·        

RSVP TO EXHIBITION OPENING 

To be held at 2pm on Saturday 3rd June 2023. Please indicate:  

·        YES, I can come

·        NO, I can’t make it

TAX DECLARATION

If applicable, please supply ABN below, or a declaration that you are a hobbyist.

I AM A HOBBY ARTIST (please indicate) YES / NO. 
ABN:____________________________________

ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS

By signing below, I acknowledge I have read and understood all conditions and details of entry.


Signed by the Artist/Exhibitor: _____________________ ______ _

 Date:__________________                        


DELIVERY OF ARTWORKS

·        If you are not delivering/collecting the Artwork/s in person and wish to provide for the return of unsold works to you, please make a note of the postage cost for your item/s and deposit an equivalent amount with the Gallery by no later than 7 days before the Exhibition opening,

·        Postage fees deposited will be returned if the item is sold, or is collected in person.

·        All entries must be clearly marked on the back with Name, Address & Phone number.

ENTRY FORMS

Please send completed entry forms by Monday, 1st MAY, 2023. to:

·        Mail: Mt Perry Arts Group Inc PO Box 106 MT PERRY QLD 4671

·        OR Email: mountperryfinearts@gmail.com

NOTE: As per Australia Post standards, allow 5 working days for postal delivery.

ADDRESS FOR DELIVERY OF ARTWORKS

Please deliver Artworks for exhibition by 2pm WEDNESDAY 31ST MAY, 2023.

In person: to the Shelley Kelly Gallery in the Pat Augustine Cultural Centre, 58 Heusman Street, Mt Perry, during gallery hours, or at such other time as is arranged with gallery staff. Out of town entrants may deliver their works at an earlier date, by arrangement.

By mail: to Mt Perry Arts Group Inc., PO Box 106, MT PERRY, QLD. 4671

POSTAGE COSTS:

Payment of postage costs for return of Artworks:

Cash to gallery OR Direct Deposit to: BSB 633 000 Acc 157509456 - Mt Perry Arts Group Inc. MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME and state it is for “postage”, by 26th May.

GALLERY HOURS

Please note the Gallery is open from 9am to 2pm each Tuesday to Thursday, but we can arrange to attend at other times. Please contact the Gallery on (07) 4156 3491 or email mountperryfinearts@gmail.com  for enquiries or to make arrangements for out of hours delivery or collection.


SPONSOR

Mt Perry Arts Group Inc. extends its sincere thanks to our generous Sponsor, BIEDO for coordinating and supporting this community event. We could not do this without you!







Thursday, March 9

2023 - An Update at last!


It's been a while since we've put out a blog on this BlogSpot page ... and our Group's Presidents, Secretaries and other office holders have changed over the years. So, to catch up to the present ...

Since September 2022, the Arts Group has a new executive comprising Helen (Pres), Vivienne (Vice Pres), Lesley (Sec) and Geoff (Treasurer).

We've been hard at work and have held quite a few exhibitions from then 'til now, so, here we bring you a few glimpses of collections that have graced our gallery over the past year, starting with the previous Executive under outgoing President, Kris Couerleroi.

If you are travelling through the North Burnett region of Queensland, be sure to drop in and visit the Shelley Kelly Gallery in Mount Perry. The gallery includes our arts and crafts shop, with lovely items, handmade by our members, as well as printed gift and greeting cards, books, canvasses, prints, and more, featuring the wonderful works of our talented locals. Thanks to our local volunteer (for 53 years this year!) Historian, Pat Smith, there is also a History Room in the building, with archives of info, maps, family histories, and photos of the area, stretching back over 200 years. Donations gratefully received.

Mount Perry's Gallery (aka the Shelley Kelly Gallery) is a great place enjoyed by Arts Trail followers, Locals, Travellers, Grey Nomads and weekend cruisers.

Come, enjoy and see for yourself!

Here's some snippets from our exciting exhibitions over the past year...


From "Creating A Scene" By Artist, 'V.M.' 2022


"Double Exposure" - 2022

A Photographic & Digital Art exhibition by Dan Ackroyd and Ryan Jorgensen.





QUILTERS AND TEXTURES Exhibition, 2022







Zac the Artist "FROM THE BUSH TO THE BEACH" Exhibition, 2022




"THE ORIGINATORS" - An exhibition in 2022/23, paying tribute to the original members who established the Mount Perry Arts Group, around 1989. Featuring the works of June McCotter, Rob Miller and Elizabeth Ward (dec'd), who started the group and Jenny Morton, first President after the group acquired the gallery building.




"FEATURING FLORENCE" - 2023. 
An exhibition of the works, designs and memorabilia of 
Florence Broadhurst, born in the Mount Perry area. 




"FACES" 
An exhibition of works by 7-year-old artist, Lucinda Dumont, of the Mount Perry area. 2023.

This was Lucinda's second ever exhibition, and she is already proving popular with media and art buyers!


 Here she points to her current favourite work - 
of EMBER the magical horse, imbued with the power of fire.


Lucinda Dumont's works are currently on exhibit until the 6th April, 2023. Gallery is open from 9am to 2pm each Tuesday to Thursday, or other times by arrangement. Call (07) 4156 3491.

That's all for now from the Mount Perry Arts Group Inc.!

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