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.!

Subscribe to our blog and we will keep you posted on upcoming events in 2023! Or visit our Facebook Page at: Mount Perry Arts Group Inc. | Facebook 





Thursday, May 12

Mt Perry Arts Group Inc has a New Management Committee

New Enthusiasm and Ideas are very welcome to our Arty Group,  So keep a look out for whats happening. 

 From the last entry we have been on a journey of struggle street with Covid and no one to Blog. Through this we have still managed to have lots of exciting Exhibitions, we collaborated with BRAG for their Florence Broadhurst exhibition in Bundaberg, painted a little room to display NBRC Ray Peek  photography, had a fantastic Ross Driver exhibition commemorating the ANZACS and lots more exhibitions and a few workshops thrown in. 

 Our Arts and Craft in the shop have come and gone and exciting bargains sort by all who visit.

We are always looking for exciting exhibitions, new Arts and Craft for the shop, new volunteers, so please make contact with us via our e-mail and join our mailing list on the Blog. we would love your support.

mountperryfinearts@gmail.com

Let me introduce  Kris our new President  

Vivienne our new Secretary 

Our Art Group is run by volunteers and our current opening hours are 

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am till 2pm or by appointment 

Gallery Phone number 0741563491 during opening hours to see if someone is there, or make an appointment, a message can be left, for when someone is next in the Gallery.




Wednesday, September 18

Music and Art In Mt Perry on Saturday 28th September


SAT 28 SEP 2019

      Shelley Kelly Gallery – OPEN ALL DAY

Art - Official Opening 4.30pm with nibbles and wine



Music workshops 10am – 2.00pm (song structure and playing styles, song writing techniques + lessons (piano / guitar & other instruments) BYO string instruments Workshops conducted by Melbourne Artists (Chris Wilson and Robert Thorne).



CELEBRATIONS FROM 6.30 pm – 10 pm 28 SEPTEMBER 2019

ART EXHIBITION LIVE MUSIC / FOOD / BEER / WINE /



·         Music workshops – Bookings essential  - Kerry 0400 519 107

**Instrumental Students in the North Burnett are strongly encouraged to attend.



·         For Art showing and Art Workshops

(Inquiries-  Patty 07 4156 3190 or 0428 110 854)

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·         STALL HOLDERS WANTED FOR SAT 28 SEP (9am – 3pm) MT PERRY QLD
(inquiries Patty 07 4156 3190, 0428110854 or Kerry 0400519107)





Art Exhibition, Art + Music Workshops supported by the North Burnett Regional Council, Evolution Mining.  



Accommodation:   Camping - Mt Perry show grounds (Mt Perry Council 07 4156 2444) | Federal Inn 07 4156 3059 | Mt Perry Caravan Park (0427 563 271). Mt Perry Hotel (07 4105 9708).  For other e.g. B&B contact event organisers above or Mt Perry Council Office (07 4156 244).

Tuesday, March 26

Art opening Sunday 31st March 2pm

"Nature Of  Beauty"  Exhibition now on display at the Shelley Kelly Gallery. Three very talented artists Vanessa Allegra, Mel Christi and Tim Calfish join to showcase their Nature of Beauty. 

Sunday, September 23

Fantastic Day and Evening of Music and ARt

30 Year Celebration and 24th Annual Art Exhibition


20 Incentive Kudos for Art Exhibition Entries 2018 


1. Whimsical Play - Country Kids- by Toni O'Connor - Photography
2. Simply Romantic - Next Dance - by Rhonda Carpenter - Pastel
3. Relics - Ancient Land - by Alice McLaughlin - Pastel
4. Encouragement U16 - Aged & Battered - by Levi Bryant - Graphite
    Encouragement U16 - Old Stockman - by Hannah Rideout - Photography
    Highly Commended U16 - Pretty Peacock - by Emily Reid -Pastel
    Highly Commended U16 - My Calf -  by Jaxon Parmenter - Photography
5. Fame- The Lullaby of Kath Tjuta ( The Olgas) -by Kym Connell -Pastel
6. Colour Me Happy -  Oops - by Deanne Newcome -Acrylic
7. Seasons - Snow on the Wind - by Cliff Dullaway - Acrylic
8. Natures Glory- Bushed up Silk - by Patty Klaassen - Bush Dyeing
9. H2O - Captured at Cootharaba -by Susie Capewell - Acrylic
10. Queensland - Seasons - by Colleen Allen - Crochet
11. Luscious - Grape of Wrath - by Mel Christi - Graphite
12.Peculiar Peculiar - Eggscape - by Marilyn Murray - Pastel
13. Energy - In your Arms - by Shiralee Plowman - Acrylic
14. Urban - Tie the Knot - by Karen Betts - Macrame
15. Tranquillity - Kiwi Reflections - Sue Lederhose - Watercolour
16. Multicultural - Wrass Didgeridoo (Yidaki) - by Robin Swallow - Wood carving and painting
17. Art for Arts Sake - Frogmouths - by Cate Verney - Botanically dyed cotton -conte crayon
18. UpRoar  - no entries fitted so replaced by Judges Choice
18. Judges Choice - Evening Glow - by Suzanne Robinson - Pastel
      Judges Choice - Boy with His Toy - by Isobel Rideout - Photography
19. Cute and Cuddly - Friends - by Pam Bryant - Graphite 
20. Voters Choice - Preferences will be counted on 11th November at last day of Exhibition. Do drop in and Vote.


Congratulations to our Artists for joining in our Celebrations, and Thanks for coming along and spending time in the Perry with us. We had a very memorable day full of  Fun - Music - Markets - Art in the Park - Workshops - Excitement.

Our Exhibition continues until the 11th November.

We are now calling for exhibitions to hang in our Shelley Kelly Gallery for 2019.

Thursday, September 20

Saturday full of Fun Music and Art


TimeLine  for Saturday 22nd September 2018 Mt Perry

8.30am Music Lessons in the Hall commence 8.30 – 4pm Fully Booked

9.00am Macrame & Tea Dyeing at Hilltop Chapel 11 Isabella St,  9am – 12 md & 1pm - 3pm with Karen Betts. Free come and try or larger items for sale on the day. Nibbles and drinks on sale.

10am Markets at Cultural Centre to 2pm Arts and Craft get in early for Christmas.

10am Coffee Van arrives. Yeh Coffee…

10am Studio Arts and Craft Open. Gallery Open for viewing.

10am Hebble come and try outside Hall with Joe Stanton. 10am -12md and 1pm – 2pm.

10am Painting in the Park. Come setup and paint with the artists

10am Busking in the Park if anyone would like

11am Scratchboard Workshop at Studio 11am – 1pm with Susie Capewell small beginners cost of materials $5 any larger costed on the day to Susie. Bookings necessary. Spots still available.

4pm Gallery ready for official opening. – Free Wine and Cheese nibbles & Mocktails

4pm Music with Youth in the Studio for opening 4pm – 4.30pm and 5pm – 6pm

4.30 pm Gallery Opening, Presentation of Awards and other special presentations.

6pm BBQ underway, Sale of tickets.                                                                               

6pm Jumping Castle Free till 8.30pm

6.30pm Bar Opens and Live Music begins                                                                           
 Tea and Coffee at the Gallery

9.30 Music completes and Bar Closes Safe travels Home
Thankyou to our Sponsor Evolution Mining with out the Generosity and support this would not have been possible.
Thankyou to Regional Arts Development Funding for supporting the Music.
Thankyou to North Burnett Regional Council for all there support