President’s Message April 2010

In between ASV exhibitions I thought it would be advantageous to use the front page of the newsletter to feature the works of a particular ASV member at times. It seemed to me that appropriate criteria are that the member has provided art of a good standard, and that the member has contributed time and energy to support ASV activities. Michael suggested we start with Bob Grant, who passed on so recently. Accordingly a photo of himself and a selection of his work are shown on the front page of this edition. We respect the quality of his work and express our thanks to his help to the ASV over the years. We are so glad that you have been with us, Bob.

On administration issues, I apologise for the late issue this month, due to holidays. I have now eliminated the listing of sculpture exhibitions in other States in this newsletter, to simplify and reduce the workload. I suggest that those travelling interstate, or competing in interstate competitions, refer to the excellent professional magazine “Sculpture +the enemies” produced by Katherine Harrington in NSW, in which she gives a broad coverage of sculpture competitions and exhibitions across Australia. A notice on the most recent magazine is included below in Notices. We shall continue to report in detail on Victorian activity, and to mention interstate or overseas competitions or exhibitions only if they are of particular significance – the Lempriere scholarship opportunities, for example. Jenny has suggested some ASV members may like to contribute on sections of the newsletter in future to spread my workload, and we could discuss this at the April monthly meeting. Contributions would be welcome from a country member. Sections of which to take control would be, for example, review of NAVA announcements, or review of coming Victorian exhibitions: all you need is Internet access. I maintain right of editing.

Geoff Williams

"Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together." Vincent Van Gogh