our mission
Provide a focal point for the fostering of creative activities for all members of the community, and to further develop artistic awareness of both visual and performing arts.
Promote local talent by providing a creative base and tourist facility of local significance.
Engage in activities intended to develop the practice of arts and crafts in the community.
To be the most progressive Arts Society in the Lower Hunter Region through participation, promotion, support and management.
latest news
GALLERY CLOSED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
In line with a government directive that all non-essential businesses should cease to operate due to infection risk of CORVID-19 virus, our gallery at 266 Dowling St Dungog will be closed.
Should circumstances change , reopening will be advised via this website.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday
10 am to 2 pm
Please note we are closed on Monday
The above opening information relates to our hours when restrictions due to COVID-19 are lifted.
Gallery is currently closed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - THE ARCHIES
The government has announced the shutdown of all non-essential services.
Our art gallery falls into this category, therefore effective immediately, the gallery will be closed.
We have not received all entries to the Archies and with the gallery now closed there will not be the opportunity to deliver them.
It has been decided to postpone judging to a date in the future. If and when regulations are relaxed, you will be informed of new details and the opportunity to deliver your entry.
Those entries already at the gallery will be kept securely until judging can be done.
Facebook and our website will be updated with any developments.
We thank you for your understanding in these very trying circumstances.
our committee
President
Toby Solomon 0428 630 214
Vice President
Cynthia Denning 0422 847 599
Secretary
Greg Mudie 0407 953 928
Assistant Secretary
Donna Woodlands 0421 704 449
Treasurer
Ruth Dircks 4992 3008
Membership & Minutes Secretary
Marilyn Rudak 0416 435 651
Curator
Carrie Williams 0438 611 677
The March 2020 Members' newsletter is now available on the "members' news" page.
The gallery roster for May is at the end of the newsletter.
Trip to the Archibald Prize in Sydney
Scheduled for June, this event is now unlikely to proceed due to the COVID-19 virus.
Should circumstances change details will be listed on this page
our meetings
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at the gallery commencing at 5:30pm.
Come along and be part of the decision making of our Society
Next meeting:Thursday 2nd April
This meeting has been cancelled
ART CLASSES
CLASSES TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
Check back here for dates when resumed
Janice Ailwood is running classes in Watercolour Techniques. These classes are for beginners or those wishing to refresh their watercolour skills.
Click here for full details
Dungog 'Archies' Portrait Competition
We are excited to announce that The Archies will be held in March 2020.
NOW CLOSED
Postponed. More information here
Monday Drawing Classes
Drawing classes are held in our gallery on Monday evenings from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Cost is $5 per person per session.
Youths are free.
Members' individual pages
For instructions on how to get your individual page up on the website, click here