Warringah art exhibition 2010
The quality & calibre of artworks presented at this year's Warringah Art Exhibition were outstanding and an evolution again from yeas past. The event, hosted by Artfocus Gallery & Studio and organised by Warringah Shire Council, was a great success with a packed opening night and constant flow of viewers during the ensuing weeks.
The 'Waste-To-Art' segment was once again present, with the gallery being adorned by many wonderfully creative sculptures and installations which were made purely from recycled products, the theme of a greener earth being the undeniable underlying motive.
All artworks were judged by a panel of professionals with resulting finalists displaying a varied mix of realism, abstract and mixed media which were proudly displayed on our walls for the duration of the exhibition.
LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2010
WINNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Artfocus have done it again! For the second year running we were stoked to be announced winners for our category in the coveted Local Business Awards for 2010, held by Precedent Productions at the Dee Why RSL in May!
It goes without saying, but without your support and most importantly your votes none of this would be possible; so we'd like to thank all our staff, students, mailing list, clients past & present as well as those in the greater community who took the time out to vote and crown us winners once again :) THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
It is an honour which we don't take lightly, as here at Artfocus Gallery & Studio we constantly strive to bring a smile to your face with a depth and warmth that brings not a only a positive change in your lives, but also quality artworks and service from the Northern Beaches' premier arts facility. SO come down for the fine art or just a friendly chat - you know where to find us ;)
artfocus gallery hosts the col crawford bmw 5 series launch
Another successful night was held down at Artfocus Gallery on Wednesday 2nd June 2010 with award-winning automotive dealer Col Crawford's BMW 5-series launch. Bringing patrons of fine vehicles and exquisite art together for an evening of the most splendid entertainment, with live music and tappas on offer for all in attendance. Thanks again to Mindy Fogarty @ Col Crawford Motors for organising such a seamless event www.colcrawford.com.au
ARTFOCUS: FINALISTS FOR 2010'S LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS!
On behalf of Artfocus Gallery & Studio, I’d like to thank you all for your ongoing support this last year and above all for those of you who went out there and voted for us.
We are absolutely delighted to be chosen as Finalists for this year’s Local Business Awards. To our clients, students and friends: you are the best – we love you all!
….and to all those new to the gallery: a big welcome - we look forward to seeing you down here at Artfocus.
Young Local Artists Wanted!
Artfocus Gallery's highly successful young art exhibition Local Produce is back for another year in 2010...and we want you!
Local produce is a celebration of youth, art, design, and all things creative from the northern beaches. So if you are an artist (under 30ish) from Sydney's northern beaches and are keen to get your artwork out of the studio and into a gallery, and to meet other young artists like like you, please apply.
This year we are looking for 15 bright young stars of the Northern Beaches arts scene - whether you are a graphic designer, illustration meastro, photographer, painter, sculptor, film or street artist- we want to see what you are making.
What to Show Us
Each artist will be allocated approximately 3mWx2.4mH wall space, and the option of using some of the floor space in front of your wall. You don't have to use all of that space, but you won't have any extra! So we would need a proposal of how you would use your allocated space were you to be selected.
What we'd love to see is a rough concept sketch/hanging plan and short proposal of what you intend to do with the space allocated to you for the show. Along with this please send one or two images of previous work you have done that will indicate how your work for the show will turn out.
We're looking to see a continuum of work from each artist - a body of work or collection or works that tells a story about you as an artist.
And quite importantly we ask that the work you are showing be 100% original and not showcased anywhere before the show.
This year's show will be in November 2010, and will be sure to again draw crowds of over 400 people on opening night - a great opportunity to get exposure for your work and maybe even sales!
So if you would like to apply for selection - please send your email proposal and short bio to info@artfocusgallery.com.au by Friday 28th May 2010.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
† SEE THE VIDEO FEATURING ARTFOCUS GALLERY †
Artfocus Gallery artists Anne Bourne & Lyn Hammond will once again show pieces in the annual Stations of the Cross exhibition run by friend and fellow artist Nadia Turner in association with SmallBoatBigSea. The ladies have shown in the last two exhibitions, which display Christ-themed pieces constructed specifically for the show and in lieu with the Christian holiday of Easter. 15 professional artists will be exhibiting at William Street Studios @ 3 William St., Fairlight from opening night Friday 26th of March through to Easter Sunday 2010. Stay tuned or contact Nadia on 0433200330 for more information!
LOCAL PRODUCE '09: OH WHAT A NIGHT!!!
WOW!!! What night to remember!!!!
Thanks to all who came down to make it such a blast; we had no less than 600 people through the door at any given moment - the gallery was packed all night long!!!
The young stars of the night - the artists - mingled with the hottest, most stylish crowd seen at an art function this side of Paris or New York: you're all beautiful! But the most stunning of all were the pieces of art, of which many were sold.
Follow this link for some snap-shots of the night (courtesy of our good friends @ Tudor Photography) or take a look to your left and see all the happy faces!!!
Thanks to all who were involved in making the night such a success; a special mention must be made to resident artist Carly Casey for coordinating what was by all accounts 'the exhibition of the year'. Carly's dedication & organisation 'produced' (sic) what could only be described as a fun-filled explosion of creative merriment, giving rise to a place for local talent to converge in an environment so positive that it is sure to have the masses return for the next episode.
If you couldn't make it to Opening Night, or to the gallery while the exhibition was showing, make sure you put Local Produce into your diaries for October 2010 :)
Cya'll then!
SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION AWARDS 2009 - FINALISTS!!!
BIG NEWS!!!
We've just received word that Artfocus Gallery & Studio have not only been nominated, but are FINALISTS for the SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION AWARDS 2009!!!
For those of you wondering it's the State-level awards for Small Business Australia and is one step away from nationals, so cross those fingers for the girls again and beam out those good vibes --- once again all the support across the board has been wonderful, and we extend a loving thank you to all those who've helped make Artfocus such an institution of positive creativity over the years!!!
The black-tie awards night is to be held at the Westin Ballroom, Sydney on 17th October 2009.
We'll keep you posted on our progress :D
LAGOON LIFE FESTIVAL 2009
Check the shots of Anne painting live as part of this year's Manly Lagoon Life Festival!!!
Thanks to all who came down to visit, it was a great day for the community and, of course, the star-of-the-day: Manly Lagoon! The weather was gorgeous, with springtime making itself felt all along the strip. Live music & art, fresh food, stalls, environmental education spaces - a beautiful event for a wonderful cause - and we're all looking forward to next year's festival!
LOCAL PRODUCE '09 - Young Artists Rocking the Beaches!!!
The latest line-up of a new generation of Northern Beaches artists have been announced for the Local Produce '09 show @ Artfocus Gallery & Studio this October.
We are proud to be showing the following talent:
Alicia Carlill
Apeseven
Asha Rowe
Charlotte Meldrum-Hanna
Dan Crozier
Dan Raymond
Elli Mundell
Jaimee Paul
Jimi May
Lara Allport
Lynne Watt
Mia Taninaka
Phil Harkness
Rene Sinkjaer
Sally Bourne
Trent Edward
Vanessa Stapleton
more to be announced!
Local Produce '09:
Launch - Saturday 10th October 2009, 7pm - Late
General Exhibition: 12th-24th October 2009, 10am - 4pm
Stay tuned for more news soon!!
MANLY LAGOON LIFE FESTIVAL - SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST 2009
Anne Bourne will be painting live alongside a host of talent at this years Manly Lagoon Life Festival, run by Manly Environment Centre, on Sunday 23rd August 2009. Come down and say hi whilst taking this perfect opportunity to see artists painting-in-action at their designated positions around the lagoon; take a stroll around the lagoon and take in the various stalls & activities asscoiated with the festival, as Artfocus help the MEC to inspire & recruit new champions for the continued restoration of Manly Lagoon.
LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2009 - WiNNERS!!!!!!!!!!!
Artfocus Gallery & Studio won the Local Business Award for 2009 in their Arts/Crafts category at last night's ceremony in Dee Why! Congratulations to Lyn, Anne & Carly who have deservedly received the award after 8 years of dedicated, industrious & creative service - well done!! Thank you for all nominations & votes; we're very proud of our award!
==TAX DISCOUNT== NEW ART PURCHASES FOR BUSINESS!!!
As part of the new Government's tax initiative, business owners investing in new artworks for company usage are eligible to claim as much as 30% - 50% of the cost back on tax!
Contact us now for more information regarding this new tax break - be quick: in some circumstances eligibility is limited to the new artworks being purchased before end of finacial year June '08-'09, so don't delay!!!
WARRINGAH ART EXHIBITION 2009
Artfocus Gallery is once again hosting the Warringah Art Exhibition for 2009. The exhibition features paintings, drawings, print-making, collage and photography, plus a new category - Waste to Art, where innovative entrants submit works created from recycled materials.
Registration of artwork concludes 5pm on Thursday 9th July 2009; for more information visit the Warringah Council website:
www.warringah.nsw.gov.au
LOCAL PRODUCE YOUTH EXHIBITION 2009
Artfocus Gallery is now accepting applications from young local artists to be a part of Local Produce (LP) 2009 this October. After the huge success of the 2007 show and the 2008 prize, LP is back to bring the freshest young art from the northern beaches to you. LP is a celebration of youth, art, design and all things creative from the northern beaches. So if you are a young artist (under 30ish) from Sydney's northern beaches and are keen to get your artwork out of the studio and into a gallery, and to meet other young artists like you, please apply! To enter please send a sample portfolio & short bio (no more than 1MGB TOTAL) to artfocus_gallery@bigpond.com by Friday 19th June 2009
UPCOMING EVENTS TO PUT IN YOUR CALENDAR:
Hi Guyz & Galz,
2009 LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS
Artfocus Gallery have been nominated for a 2009 Local Business Award - we need you & your friends to vote - NOW!!!
It's easy, go online to:
www.thebusinessawards.com
Select 'Northern Beaches' under 'Vote Now', and go to the 'Antiques, Arts, Crafts' section, you'll find Artfocus Gallery there! Everyone gets three votes - your support would be much appreciated.
Artfocus Gallery were also recently praised for their help after donating to another local charity through the "Barrenjoey Peninsula - Week of Golf" run by Barrenjoey Peninsula Golf Clubs, with proceeds going to The Arranounbai School, Frenchs Forest, which caters for students with physical disabilities & special medical conditions.
Well, it's on again and art classes for Term 2 have begun; we must say it's wonderful to have all the familiar faces (and the newcomers - welcome!) back in the gallery for another fabulous round of artistic learning, creation & masterpiece making - let's get painting!
Note to HSC students - HSC seminars will be run during the school summer holidays next January (exact date to be confirmed); if you are interested, please contact us in the gallery on (02) 9905-7111.
News:
Carly - is back on board, working on commissions and a new series titled 'Domestic Goddess', some of which are on show now in the gallery - stay tuned for more. Her little angel, Koby Lee, was christened on the Easter Weekend, a big day for all involved but he was by all reports the best behaved youngster in the chapel! We love you Koby!
Lyn - is back into the teaching and has been working in-between lessons on several commissions for clients around the nation. Lyn also sold at the recent 'Stations of the Cross' exhibiton in Manly, the second year she has done so - congratulations Lyn! The ladies also attended the Degas exhibiton in Canberra.
Anne - also back into the teaching, she has been completing several commissions, including for clients in London & the U.S. as part of her new 'Gardenia' series. Images of these will be available soon, so stay tuned - or come down to the gallery for a sneek peek!
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ART SYDNEY '08
23 - 26 October 2008
Well, it's that time of year again - the fabulous Art Sydney returns for 2008 and the Artfocus crew will be back: bigger and better than ever! We'll be showing a range of brand new works from the ladies, including pieces from Lyn's recent Imagine series, so come on down to stall B9 for a glass and some nibblies; it would be great to see you all again and to show off the new masterpieces! Tickets are available from the Ticketek website or to find out more about the exhibition, visit the Art Sydney website for more information.
See you at the show!
CARLY HAS BABY BOY - KOBY!!!!!!!!!
Introducing the newest member of Artfocus - KOBY LEE CASEY!!!!!!! Carly gave birth to the beautiful 8lb 4oz little man at 6.45pm on Tuesday 9th September 2008 at Manly Hospital. Carly and husband Scott are doing extremely well, are filled with joy and have settled in back at home after the birthing. Carly will be back at the gallery soon enough, so when she does make sure you pay us a visit, meet Koby and see our talented, doting mother in action! We're all so proud of you Carly - we love you!!!!!
LYN HAMMOND SOLO SHOW 'IMAGINE'
Lyn Hammond will be displaying a brand new collection of works at her 2008 solo show 'IMAGINE: Conception - Creativity - Ingenuity - Inspiration'. The show ill be held at CWM Galleries Woollahra from 23rd to 31st August. Keep checking back for more news on this.
MANLY VILLAGE LIFE ART COMPETITION
Artfocus Gallery is helping to organise a mural art competition for this years Manly Arts Festival.
Manly Village Life is a concept created to beautify the streetscape surrounding local building sites - to use them as a temporary art space for all of the community to see, and to participate in.
When local developers Jim Casey (JP&S Casey Builders) and David Allen began work on their new project on the corner of Pittwater Rd & Carlton Street, The Carlton, they decided that the traditional construction-site hoarding could be put to a much more creative and community-based use. They teamed up with local art studio Artfocus to bring together Manly Village Life.
Manly Village Life will be a competition that opens up this space to local artists - of all ages - encouraging them to bring their own brand of creativity and interpretation to this temporary art space, using the theme "Manly Village Life" as inspiration.
The competition is open to three categories: Youth Artists (18 and under) - including school groups, art groups etc.; Contemporary Artists - including mural artists; Street and/or Graffiti Artists - urban artworks.
WARRINGAH ART PRIZE AT ARTFOCUS
Warringah Art Prize 2008 will be held at Artfocus Gallery & Studio this year from 10th July to 20th July. All information regarding entries, dates and conditions can be found at www.warringah.nsw.gov.au
ART SYDNEY 08
The Artfocus crew will be back at ArtSydney this year showcasing a brand new collection - so come and visit us at our stand.
CARLY CASEY SOLO SHOW
Carly Casey will have her first solo show at CWM Galleries Woollahra this year from November 8th to 16th.
JUNE 08
CARLY AT CONCRETE CRAYONS
Carly will be exhibiting her work for the opening of new Mona Vale Art Gallery - Concrete Crayons. The gallery has been started up by two local boys including artist Dan Raymond - who has exhibited with Artfocus several times over the past 7 years. Congrats Dan.
JUD KERESZTESI SOLO SHOW
If you are in Melbourne from 12-22 June keep an eye out for Jud Keresztesi's solo show "Inner Peace" at Greenwood Gallery, where Jud will showcase some beautiful new works.
MAY 08
ARTFOCUS HAS BEEN IN IT'S NEW LOCATION AT 1 POWELLS RD BROOKVALE FOR 1 YEAR THIS MONTH
APRIL 08
ART MELBOURNE 08
Artfocus Gallery displayed the work of Lyn Hammond, Anne Bourne & Carly Casey at this years Art Melbourne for the first time. It was an exciting show for the girls, who had never exhibited in Melbourne - with lots of positive feedback and new collectors from the show - we will definitely be back in Melbourne again next year.
CWM GALLERIES OPENS IN WOOLLAHRA
CWM Galleries who represent Lyn, Anne & Carly both here in Australia and internationally have recently opened the doors of their new Woollahra location. Situated in the heart of the village at 47 Moncur Street, the location incorporates four galleries into the one. Both Lyn & Carly will be having solo shows in the new location later this year - so keep posted. They also have another gallery featuring our work at the Nurses Walk in the Rocks, Sydney.
MARCH 08
ALICIA CARLILL IS TEACHING AT ARTFOCUS
Local artist and budding talent Alicia Carlill began teaching full time at Artfocus Studio this March. Alicia is a highly talented artist in her own right, and has exhibited her fresh and contemporary figurative works around the peninsula, including with Artfocus at last years Local Produce. She brings to the crew a keen eye for detail and a beautiful talent with colour and we are so excited to have her on board. Welcome Alicia. Some of Alicia's works can be seen in the gallery now (see left).
CARLY IS EXPECTING!!
Artfocus has a new crew member on the way as artist Carly Casey and her husband Scott are expecting their first baby! Congratulations to both of you! The baby is due in September of this year.
FEBRUARY 08
JUD VISITS FROM MELBOURNE
Melbourne artist and good friend of the Artfocus crew - Jud Keresztesi visited for 10 days this February. Jud injected her own brand of fun, laughter and colour into the studio and we all had a great time painting together. Some of Jud's latest pieces can be seen on display in the gallery.
CARLY ENTERS ARCHI
Carly Casey for the first time entered the prestigious Archibald Portraiture prize this month, with a portrait of The Biggest Loser Host, writer and art collector Ajay Rochester. Unfortunately her piece didn't make the cut - but it has received plenty of attention in the local media (see article left) and from people visiting the gallery - so here's for 2009!
JANUARY 08
Welcome back to another new year - our first NYE at our new location!!
HSC Seminars were run in the month at January in our studio providing local senior high school students the opportunity to come together and brainstorm concepts and ideas for their year 12 major works. For enquiries about 2009 seminars you can reach us through our CONTACT page.
COMING SOON
APESEVEN SOLO SHOW
One of the successful and stellar members of the Local Produce 2007 line up - Apeseven - is having a solo show from the 23rd to 29th of November - check the details on the flyer opposite for more info!
JULY 07
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL PRODUCE
All the artists involved in Local Produce 2007 would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the people who have been so supportive of our exhibition.
Some of the local and metropolitan businesses who are supporting the creative talent of the area are:
Artfocus Gallery & Studio, Brookvale
Artlink Art Supply Store, Brookvale
SPS Brand Dynamics, Warriewood
Switched on Innovations, Manly Vale
Bill Buckle Auto Group, Brookvale
The Manly Daily
Mink Magazine
THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OF YOU!
JUNE 07
LOCAL PRODUCE ARTISTS
The talented young artists from Sydney's Northern Beaches who will be exhibiting with us for the Local Produce Show have been selected...drumroll please(!):
ApeSeven
Alicia Carlil
Carly Casey
Trent Edward
Nick Hall
Phil Harkness
Jaimee Paul
Dan Raymond
Michael Roberts
Mia Taninaka
Lynne Watt
Gus Wheeler
Fiona Wolf
So it should be a fantastic show...keep posted for more info on the September 1 opening night!
www.myspace.com/localproduceart
MAY 07
LOCAL PRODUCE SUBMISSIONS
Artfocus would like to extend a big thank you to all of the amazing & talented young artists from the northern beaches who have submitted their work for our upcoming Local Produce exhibition. The quality of the work was extremely high and it is going to make it a hard slog for those of us who are deciding on the final line up for the show!
ST IGNATIUS' RIVERVIEW ART SHOW
Anne, Lyn & Carly were all invited to be a part of the Riverview Art Show, which will run from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th of May this year. If you're in Sydney go along to check out lots of fabulous art in the one location.
APRIL 07
WE'RE MOVING
That's right - after 6 happy years in our laneway position we are moving to a new premises - down the road! From the end of the month Artfocus Gallery & Studio will be located at No.1 Powells Road Brookvale, in Sydney Australia. Please keep checking our Contact page for the new details and location map so you can find us!
LOCAL PRODUCE YOUTH EXHIBITION
Artfocus Gallery is now accepting applications from young local artists to be a part of its first Local Produce Exhibition. Local Produce is a celebration of youth, art, design and all things creative from the northern beaches. So if you are a young artist (under 30) from Sydney's northern beaches and are keen to get your artwork out of the studio and into a gallery, and to meet other young artists like you, please apply! To enter please send a sample portfolio & short bio (no more than 1MGB TOTAL) to artfocus_gallery@bigpond.com by Friday 11th May 2007
ANNE'S A COVERGIRL TOO!!
Exciting news from the upcoming Sydney Cove Lifestyle Guide magazine edition - Anne Bourne's work will also be featured on the cover and in an article within the magazine. Now there is twice the reason to keep an eye out for this fabulous magazine!
LYN'S A COVERGIRL
Lyn Hammond's beautiful painting 'George Street at The Rocks 2' has been selected for the cover of this months Sydney Cove Lifestyle Guide magazine, so keep your eyes peeled for it!
CARLY IS A SmARTart!
Carly Casey has had two pieces accepted into the Annual SmARTarts exhibition at Pine Street Creative Arts Centre. SmARTarts is an Art & Cultural Festival for Young People on Saturday April 21st from 2pm-8pm at Pine Street & Peace Park, Chippendale.
The purpose of smARTarts is to showcase the artistic and creative talents of young people in Sydney, to create a forum for young people to express themselves and inspire each other and to celebrate the nature, diversity and vibrancy of 'youth'. See more at www.pinestreet.com.au
HAPPY EASTER!
Well, after a wonderful start to the year the first term of classes has come to a close. And with this wrap up comes the end of an era - Artfocus is in the process of moving to its exciting new premises so watch this space! The kids all enjoyed their last class and left a wonderful impression on the studio wall (see the pictures to the left!). Keep checking back for more news on the big move.
JANUARY 07
WELCOME BACK!
Our Christmas party on Friday December 8th went off without a hitch. Everyone enjoyed good food, good wine and good music amidst the surrounds of Lyn Hammond’s brand new collection of works. Thank you to everyone who came along for helping to make it such a great night. After a wonderful sunny Christmas break all hands are back on deck at the gallery, and we are all busy painting away in the studio. We are looking foward to a very exciting new year with lots of fabulous new art - so watch this space!