President's Letter for October

"Painting and sculpture help other people to see what a wonderful world we live in."

Henry Moore

Art as practised by the individual artist is political - our expression is from our point of view, our philosophies and our beliefs. How do we reconcile intense diversity within an organisation such as Sculptors Victoria? For me - it’s the same as within your family - “I may not agree with what you say but I defend your right to say it”. By the same token there are lines we do not cross - we keep on the side of compassion, integrity and learning. The news of the world arouses fears and passions - are we only to reflect these negatives in our work or can we inspire, aspire and bring hope - joy even - in the face of destruction. We create and we put on amazing exhibitions!

Dates for Your Diary

 31st October 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Annual General Meeting

We have an exciting speaker to talk to us at our AGM .
Carolyn Rogers incorporates textiles with sculpture using recycled materials and embroidery. Sculpture with difference.
Come and join us.
Camberwell Community Centre
33/35 Fairholm Grove,
Camberwell VIC 3124

10th November 2024 1:30pm

Paul Smith is part of the Dennach Art Collective of 4 sculptors and one painter. The studio exhibition actually opens on 30 Nov, so we (ASV) get a sneak peek of the artworks.
74 Monbulk Rd Kallista (not the posh restaurant in Gembrook)

ASV Exhibitions - Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

It is that time of year again in planning the next Melbourne International
Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) ASV sculpture exhibition in March 2025. This is the first year that I will be coordinating MIFGS. Very exciting 😁. I’m looking forward to the challenge. I have taken over from Paul Cacioli who did an amazing job at coordinating MIFGS for the past number of years. We have a good team that works together to make this another awesome show in March 2025.

Other Opportunities and Interesting Art

Gippsland Sculpture exhibition Yinnar
https://mailchi.mp/c9be507cc1e4/entries-close-18thjanuary-2025-13867927?e=121462af8d

Solar Punk Art Competition
SolarPunk Art Competition | Off-Grid Festival

If you are passing by in NSW…..

The Sculptors Society of NSW

3 exciting sculpture exhibitions in October/November 2024.

Members' News and Social Media

Send your information to me please Carmel Ritchie

Don’t forget that some of the previous newsletters had members' events that might be still open.
Andre Sardone exhibition- Bendigo
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Where are You? A special request for Pamela Wilson, who paid her registration in June but we have no further details or forms, to contact me please.
No, you are not in trouble.
(As a retired teacher, I know how that sounds!)
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Follow up from Allen’s visit at Paul Cacioli’s Tuesday 15th

For sight impaired Allen, visiting art in galleries usually results in disappointment. Most galleries will not let people touch work. However, at the Art on the Hill recently, he was invited to touch some suitable statues and enjoyed it immensely.