Exhibitions at DAB

CAIRNS SHOW - DAINTREE MARKETING STAND - JULY 2012

DAB  artists provided the paintings for the show display and it looked great!

MID YEAR EXHIBITION - JUNE 2012

Visit our facebook page to the the photo abum of the exhibition, held at Douglas Arts Base, opened by Liz Collyer, Cairns Regional Council. Congratulations to Inger Rowe, who won the People's Choice Award for her painting 'Blue Berries'.

CARNIVALE - MAY 2012 - NORTHERN FANTASY

Visit our facebook page to see photo album of the exhibition held at the Port Douglas Community Centre 

END OF YEAR EXHIBITION 2011

was opened by Chris Stannard, from The Tanks, in Cairns. About 75 people attended. The People's Choice Award was won by Phillipa Fagg for her portrait in  oils of a young Aboriginal girl. If you would like to see some of the images of the artwork visit our photo album on Facebook. Thanks to Ruth Ross for taking the photographs.

OLDER IS BOLDER EXHIBITION

August 2011 This was held in conjunction with Seniors Week and celebrated the artwork developed by DAB members who are in their mature years.

If you would like to see some of the artists visit our photo album on Facebook and view the images taken by DAB member and photographer Ruth Ross of the exhibition.

Artists featured included:
Tricia Fay, Rhona Eastment, Gwen Beitzel, Kerry Phillips Turner, Diana Clifford, Pat Lane, Andrew McPhee, Betty Corcoran, Dany Alford, Denise Henry, Sonia Edwards, Sue Perry, Ellen Terrell, Dot Price, Linda Ireland,Joy Shand-Culley

MID YEAR EXHIBITION 2011 

Opened by Mayor Val Schier, and about 130 people attended. The People's Choice award was won by Gwen Beitzel for her painting - A Basket of Figs. If you would like to see some of the images of the artwork visit our photo album on Facebook.

HALF YEARLY SHOW 2010

This was held in June this year and was officially opened by Deputy Mayor Margaret Cochrane. The Exhibition was very well attended by our members and community. The work shown was of a wide range of styles and subject matter, and showcased the results of a semester's work by nearly all of our students from nine years of age to 79! Thanks to all of our wonderful artists for your support and lovely work! We had paintings, drawings, pottery, sculpture.  mosaics and photography on display. Our artists are a wonderful and talented group!

END OF YEAR EXHIBITION 2010

This Exhibition was opened on 10th December. Nearly all students supplied at least one artwork towards this show. The end result was a stunning display of work that impressed all who came to visit. Congratulations to DAB artists for a brilliant effort. The paintings, drawings, fibre arts, ceramics and mosaics were all of a very high standard this year!

SOLO SHOWS

THE WAY I SEE IT -  Yoshiko Kirby - 7th-20th October 2009 - Yoshiko's exhibition was run in conjunction with the Port Douglas GO TROPPO Arts Festival. It was held at the DAB premises, and was a showcase for the work she has produced since she became involved with DAB. This exhibition was a very popular event, and her work is always spectacular.

PAINTINGS - Kerri Redding - opened Friday 6th November 2009 at the Atherton Foyer Gallery, Mabel Street, Atherton. Opened by Ludij Peden, with a weekend of art that locals and out-of-towners alike could join in. This very “arty” weekend included a group painting session on Saturday 9.30 am at Halloran’s Hill overlooking Atherton.

FAVOURITE - Kerri Redding - opened in April 2010 at the Atherton Library, with a very successful showing of her latest works. An exciting and colourful exhibition.

DAB DUETS

FOR THE LOVE OF IT: Dany Alford and Inger Rowe - September 2009- pottery, ceramic sculptures and painting. These two ladies have been loyal students for some time now, and have progressed from beginner to advanced artists in pottery and painting. Both have developed a wide range of artworks over time, and their enthusiasm and willingness to explore new approaches in their art making have resulted in stunning results.

PERSONAL INSPIRATIONS: Ruth Ross and Glenda Gordon - April 2010 - stunning paintings, drawings and photography by two lovely ladies with an eye for local colour.

PERFECTION: Lisa Staunton and Mim Hayward - November 2009- paintings large and small. From small steps large ones emerge. Both Mim and Lisa have become staunch supporters of DAB. They have developed individual styles and subject matter, and both have a passion for beautifully planned and executed paintings that record their world in stunning detail.

OUT OF THE BLUE: Michaela Bohm and Terry Delaney - August 2010 - a selection of stunning textural works by two artists with a very creative flair.

OTHER VENUES

Douglas Arts Inc is proud to be involved with the following venues and gratefully recognises their support of our artists by providing exhibition spaces for the work our students provide. We welcome the involvement of all community groups and organisations to celebrate the artistic expression of our shire.

ATHERTON

The Atherton Regional Art Gallery community has supported DAB by providing exhibition space in their Foyer Gallery to showcase the work of DAB students in groups and individually. These exhibitions run at various times so stay tuned for more information as it comes.

THE MOSSMAN LIBRARY

We highly appreciate the support of our local library who have always welcomed our artists to exhibit their work in the public spaces. This encourages our community to support DAB and become involved in some way. The library is a very important resource for our artists for research as well as exhibition, and we thank them all for their support.

ANZ BANK

The ANZ Bank Mossman Branch have been very supportive of DAB by providing exhibition space in the public areas of their branch, publicity and highly appreciated donations for our activities. The staff of the ANZ are friendly and very helpful, and we have been proud to be part of their 'family'.

MOSSMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 

The foyer of the Council Chambers at Mossman is available for use by local artists and groups to exhibit and showcase their work throughout the year. Contact the Mossman branch of the Council offices for further information or talk to your DAB tutor to discuss the possibilities.

OTHER EXHIBITIONS

The DAB facilities are also available for hire by other community groups and artists to hold activities and exhibitions. Some examples are:  High School art and photography exhibitions, Orchid Society workshops, or meetings for music, drama, writing and poetry groups, and socials for any local group. Contact us on our website or leave a phone message to discuss options for your next activity.  

DAB is also very happy to support local businesses by supplying artworks for display in foyers and offices that are available for sale as well. Contact DAB for details and options.