The window display currently features the work of long time member and DAS stalwart Joan Dawon. Joan works in a wide range of media including oil painting, lino cut printing and mixed media. The reflections of the street in the windows, particularly when works are framed under glass, make the Read more…
Dungog Arts Society Inc is excited to announce our Annual Exhibition for 2024. This will also be our first, three-month-long, themed exhibition. The exhibition theme is ‘The Tops’. Presenting works inspired by the theme is optional, but there will be a prize for the best entry related to the theme. Read more…
Dungog Art Society is co-ordinating a mini road trip to Singleton and Muswellbook Regional Galleries to see the fabulous LiddellWORKS exhibition The Exhibition is the culmination of 16 artist residencies to the closure of the iconic Liddell power station. Artists visited the site, met with workers, collected pieces and ideas Read more…
And no commission to pay on any works sold! Now that I have your attention… At the Special General Meeting this morning, a large majority voted in favour of trialling a new proposal which will change the way our gallery and exhibitions function. This will also enable DAS to be Read more…
Our current window display features the oil paintings of life member Don Whitten. Don paints in oils using a rich and varied colour palette. His subjects range from still life and flowers to land and seascapes.
The current window features the lovely ceramic works of Pilar Paterson. While doing the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts, Pilar rediscovered ceramics and completed the Diploma of Ceramics. Since then she has been perfecting her throwing and experimenting with different decoration techniques. Pilar says ‘My artworks are inspired by traditional Spanish Read more…
The front windows of Dungog Art Society change on a regular basis. The current window display features works by much loved and enthusiastic supporter, the Late Mrs Jan Samson. These works have been gifted by the Samson family with all proceeds to be donated to the Society. Why not have Read more…
Just a quick reminder that the next Dungog Arts Society meeting is a special general meeting, which will be held at 10.30am on Friday the 16th February, 2024, in the Dowling Street gallery.
The first DAS workshop for 2024 is in less than 2 weeks, on Sat 17th February. Newcastle-based artist Syann Williams will show participants how to manipulate cardboard into fabulous sculptural masterpieces! This fun experimental class has five spots left, with DAS members entitled to a discounted fee of just $40 pp Read more…
Dungog Art Society Inc has been successful in gaining a Federal Government Volunteer Grant to support its work as a local community organisation. The grant is designed to enable the inclusion of vulnerable people and promote awareness to increase participation in volunteering. Grants are to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations Read more…