DAB Textile Exhibition

October 3, 2014

The textile art exhibition is now on display in the Douglas Shire Council foyer. The exhibition is a culmination of a ten week experimental textile course run through DAB with a grant from Regional Arts Australia and Artslink Queensland.

Debbie Rasmussen, the textile tutor said 'I am totally impressed with what our artists have done.  Go and have a look - it is definitely worth seeing'. View the photo collection on Facebook

The textile art group continues with tutored sessions every second Thursday from 6pm to 9 pm (next session is on 9 Oct). Everyone can join the group ($20 for DAB members, $25 non-members).
 

Semester 2 Program Guide is AVAILABLE

July 1, 2014
Some exciting new courses will be offered at DAB in the second semester. To download the program guide, CLICK HERE

DAB has received funding from the Regional Arts Fund to hold a 10 week workshop in Textile Arts with professional textile artist Debbie Rasmussen. The fabulous creations made during this course will be displayed in an exhibition at the Mossman Council Chambers in October. This course is offered at a special discount for all participants, so there pensioner discount does not apply....
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DAB Mid Year Exhibition coming up

May 27, 2014
An invitation to the DAB Mid-year Exhibition 

Opening night Fri 20 June, 6.30pm
Continuing Sat 21 June to Sat 5 July

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NEW OPENING HOURS AT DAB GALLERY

May 27, 2014
DAB Gallery open for tourist/dry season from 15 May 2014 to mid October 2014 
Mon - Sat 10.00am to 2.00pm 
Closed Sundays

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Opinion poles at carnivale

May 21, 2014



Sam Matthews with her opinion pole on the beach at Four Mile Beach.Great idea Sam!


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Deirdre Whiteley wins People's Choice Award

January 5, 2014


Congratulations to Deirdre for her painting "Ancient Greets Modern"



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DAB END OF YEAR EXHIBITION

December 6, 2013
For the second year in a row, Sue Dennis received the Peter Culley Award for enthusiasm and commitment to her art, and also won the Member's Choice Award, voted by DAB members on the night.
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DAB COURSES FOR MARCH 2014

December 6, 2013

POTTERY AND CERAMICS Starts: Tuesday 11th March 9.30am—5 wks; Price:$100 Tutor: Liz Showniruk. Both beginners and advanced students are welcome to develop their skills working with clay.

CREATE AN ART JOURNAL Starts: Tuesday 11th March 1.30PM—5 wks. Price:$100 Tutor: Liz Showniruk. Discover the fun of creating your own art journal, which is art-making, diary-keeping, journaling all in one.

INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING Starts: Wednesday 12th March 1.30pm;5 wks; Price:$100 Tutor: Judith Cor...


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New courses for October

September 22, 2013
DAB will be offering three courses to start in Term 4

Introduction to Mosaics
Starts Saturday 19th October at 1.30pm for 5 weeks - $100
Mosaics can be used to decorate and beautify just about anything, bringing new life to old objects or being fine pieces of art in their own right. This course will cover basic techniques by working on and creating your own individual mosaic project/s.

Old Buildings - Pen and Wash Techniques
Starts Tuesday 15th October 9.30am for 5 weeks - $100
Explore some sparkli...
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DAB Courses for August - enrol now

July 17, 2013
A TASTE OF ART
An introduction to art concepts and art appreciation for adults who have never ‘done art before’.

INTRO TO POTTERY
Enjoy trying a variety of different ways of working with clay, including handbuilding, wheelwork and decorating techniques.

INTRO TO WATERCOLOURS
Watercolour has a personality and mind of its own. Once you get to know it, you will enjoy the endless possibilities it can provide.

BASKETWEAVING
Learn to use natural fibres which are found locally, to create basket for...
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"Our Paradise" Exhibition 1-29 May

April 30, 2021



DAB Gallery is bursting with vibrant colour as our local artists portray what this part of the world means to them. DABsters have expressed themselves with paint, clay, glass, paper, their cameras, and even marine debris to create beautiful and often thought-provoking works of art. 

Many of the exhibition entries highlight the stunning beauty of our region's flora, fauna, landscapes and local landmarks. DAB's walls are covered with prints, paintings, photographs and sketches capturing landscapes and scenes from Four Mile Beach and Mossman Gorge, native fauna such as the cassowary and other birds, marine creatures, insect life, rainforest scenes and local landmarks including the Mossman Mill, Ramada Resort and St Crispin's Café.  

Botanical drawings and watercolours provide a close-up look at the intricate detail of plants including heliconia flowers, fungi, coconut seed pods, the native tamarind and other indigenous species. 

Exhibitors have also been busy with clay and glass, creating unique, colourful and quirky ceramics and sculptures of lily pads, birds, abstract tropical creatures, mangroves, shells and even a mermaid. The palette of sunlight, sea and rainforest is captured on plates, bowls and decorative pieces in glass and clay. 

Some of our artists show that all is not well in paradise, creating works that remind us that we are inhabitants of a fragile and vulnerable land. Victoria Park's "Plastic Paradise" is constructed of marine debris including ghost net, rope and fishing line that traps and kills countless sea creatures. Sue Berthelsen's watercolour and collage "There was no one left to hear the last tree fall" is a sober reminder of the impact of deforestation on people and place; and "Outside of the Box – Fragile Paradise" by Moo (Sam Matthews) is a set of boxes and pyramids with intricately drawn insect and plant life with the reminder to be "informed by science, wary of opinion [and to choose] action not reaction". 

We would love to see locals and visitors at our exhibition which runs 1-29 May. It's a great opportunity to experience the artistic talent and creativity of our new and experienced artists, and to perhaps purchase a unique artwork for your home or as a gift. 

Entry to the exhibition is by gold coin donation. 

DAB Gallery is open 10 am – 2 pm Monday to Saturday at 11 Mill Street, Mossman. 

 

 

 

Our 2021 Program Is Up And Running!

January 8, 2021
Get your creativity on for 2021 and check out our workshops and courses on offer.
There's something for everyone; clay, glass, flow art, drawing, mosaics, watercolours and acrylics, printmaking, collage... and special events such as Kintsugi "The Art of Being Broken", a weekend Clay Sculpture Workshop, and a Recycled Materials Sculpture Course.
Discounts for DAB members on workshops and courses.
Membership is $30 for adults, $20 for pensioners and $15 for children under 18. 


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DAB PROGRAM GUIDE FOR  SEMESTER 2, 2021 

Download 2021 Semester 2 Program


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