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NOTICE - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

6PM TUE 9 APRIL 2024

NSoA STUDIOS

The AGM of Narooma School of Arts & Soldiers’ War Memorial Hall Inc will be held on Tuesday 9 April 2024 @ 6pm at the NSoA Studios (Cottage).

Read more about the AGM here.

A particular call out for someone who has the skills to be our Treasurer. This role oversees our accounts and financial reporting as well as monitoring our budget. Is this you? Or do you know someone who has these skills and wants to be a part of Narooma’s very own cultural organisation? Sign up, complete a nomination form, or be in touch.

You can email the Secretary or email the President if you are interested in learning more about what is involved.

NAROOMA GALLERY

New exhibition during Easter: 28 March - 7 April 2024

JANE BARNEY

Place your tray tables in their upright, locked position…*

Using colour, abstraction and retro boats, cars, aeroplanes, rockets and submarines, Jane Barney’s photo animations are a travelogue of CO2 emissions - dreamy other-worlds that draw attention to what is happening in our world.

The animations will run 24/7 and are best viewed from dusk onwards.

Read more

*Laurie Anderson, From The Air lyrics 1982

The Pose - Tall Trees Life Drawing Group

19 April - 5 May 2024 | Opening 6:00pm Fri 19 April

An exhibition of works by eight artists focuses on life drawing - a challenging workout capturing proportions, light, and mood, and striving for the elusive likeness.

Read more

Want to join in, read more here.

WORKSHOPS

The Saturday workshop is an engaging and fun 3 hours that will explore how your smart phone camera can capture fabulous and interesting images in everyday life by using different techniques, filters and lenses.

The Sunday workshop you will explore how to make interesting still images and movies with AI apps.

Limited places available.

Members $45 | Non Members $50 | 18 & Under $45

Read more and register here now.

art talk

‘art talk’ is back! We are scheduling ‘art talk’ to take place on the last Tuesday of the month and we have scheduled the next four:

6 - 7.30pm on Tue 30 April | Tue 28 May | Tue 25 June | Tue 30 July

Tue 30 April we will be discussing the work of artist Banksy, led by Kate Wall. Kate is a member and is on our Gallery & Studios Sub Committee.

Come along and join us as we chat about the nominated artist and their work. Open to members,

NSoA Studios and satellite venues:

If you need a space to do a workshop or a class, contact us to find out more.

Other NSoA art activities are now taking place at NSoA outposts around town:

• Urban Sketchers & Plein Air groups schedule is here.

• Mahjong: 1.00-4:00pm Wednesdays at the Narooma CWA.

• Meditation - Wednesdays

  9.00-10:15am Wednesdays at the Fish Tank in the Mid Town Arcade.

• Thursday Art Group - Thursdays

  1:00-4:00pm Thursdays at the Narooma Fishing Club

• Narooma Historical Society: Meets the 3rd Sunday of the Month.

ARTISTIC STITCH TEXTILE ART WORKSHOPS at the NSoA

A series of 5 workshops with textile artist Alison Bogg

Tuesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm | 27 Feb | 26 Mar | 30 Apr | 28 May | 25 Jun |

Artistic Stitch is a series of workshops where you will explore different ways to incorporate stitch-based techniques with mixed media. Most materials are provided. No experience necessary.

Click here for full details and costs.

OTHER NEWS

KEVIN BORICH CONCERT AT THE TILBA WINERY 

FRIDAY 19 APRIL DOORS OPEN FROM 4PM

Tony Jaggers is presenting power trio The Kevin Borich Express, in concert at the Tilba Winery.

Supported by Mark Easton and Marji Curran.

Kevin has had an impressive music career and is well known for his high-energy electric guitar style. His performance is hailed throughout the music industry as world class. Kevin was an original member of the ‘La De Das’ who had a No 1 hit with “Gonna See My Baby tonight”; as well forming Australia’s legendary band ‘The Party Boys’. He has released over 20 albums with major labels and independently, performing thousands of live shows over his 50 yr career. He has played and recorded with some of the greats including Richard Clapton, Elton John, Renee Geyer, Jimmy Barnes and Mark Hunter.

Come along to what will be a great night out.

Click here to check out this and all the events at Tilba Winery.

Buy tickets through Oztix here.

FACITLITIES

Exhibition spaces available NOW

The Narooma Gallery is still open and available for your exhibition. Make an application now to show your work at the Narooma Gallery, a simple and effective space in the heart of south east NSW.

APPLY ONLINE HERE

1 weeks hire for members is only $120. For non members $140.

Do you need a space to host a workshop, a weekly gathering or a talk.

The NSoA Studios are still available for casual bookings by groups or individuals for arts, cultural and educational activities, as well as specialty workshops.

You can hire our studios - for full hiring information click here. NSoA will provide a Work Health & Safety induction, which is essential for anyone hiring the Studios.

Check out the application form here, or email us.