Mitre 10

Sponsor of the Other Media Award.

https://www.emeraldco-op.com.au

Emerald & District Co-Op has operated since 1945 and it’s services include Mitre 10, stockfeed, pet products, rural & fencing supplies and BOC gas. Emerald Mitre 10 Garden Centre is located at 277 – 287 Main Rd, Emerald and stocks plants, sleepers, concrete and bulk landscaping products. Open most public holidays 9am – 4pm.

Emerald Mitre 10
Ph: 03 5968 4222
https://www.facebook.com/EmeraldM10

 

Emerald & District Co-Op — Proud sponsors of the Emerald Arts Society

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Efficient Air

Sponsor of the NextGen Under 15 Award.

https://www.efficientair.com.au

Experts in Heating and Air-Conditioning!

Efficient Air is an Emerald based, family run business offering honest, affordable air conditioning installation and service to Melbourne and the South East suburbs for over 10 years with over 40 years of experience. Only employing the most qualified and skilled tradesman, we can ensure consistent high quality, professional work. We use only the best and most reliable brands of heaters and air conditioners that will keep your home or business comfortable for years to come.

Ph: (03) 9756 7400

Efficient Air — Heating and Air Conditioning

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Photo by Denise Molloy

Members Gallery

Some featured artwork from our members.

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Committee 2024

Our small, but hardworking crew are committed to creating opportunities for art-lovers from Emerald and the surrounding areas. If you have any questions, please Contact Us.

Russell Simpson (President)
Graham Simpson (Vice President)
Graham Simpson (Treasurer)
Barbara Doogan (Secretary)

General Committee Members:

Mitchell Edwards (NextGen Co-ordinator)
Lindsay Dyer
Wendy Lindrea (Newsletter)
Gina Miller (Workshop  Co-ordinator)
Kay Frith (Membership Secretary)

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About Membership

Membership Aims:

Emerald Arts Society welcomes the spectrum of members, from professional Artists to people who just want to ‘have a go’ at something.

Life Class participants at Emerald Arts Society
Life Class participants at Emerald Arts Society

Our tutorials and workshops reflect the varied level of talent and competence, that is the rich fabric of the membership.

We are a community organisation (based in Emerald, VIC) with a democratic constitution. The intrinsic value of the Emerald Arts Society to the Cardinia Community is in its continuing longevity. The experience and outcomes the Society provides are varied, based on personal requirement and how the individual chooses to interact with the Society’s programme offerings.

We provide opportunity for study and consultation with professional and experienced artists whose advice can be invaluable to those wishing to pursue their interest in art.

Some of our Members are more focused on the social aspects of a cuppa with friends at a tutorial,  on a field trip or wine and cheese during the Annual Emerald Art Show  … YES … we are a group that embraces the finer things of life – and a varied experience is valued and promoted for the good of all members.

In leading the Cardinia Community in Fine Artistic pursuits for over  40 years, we are looking forward to the future – the next 40 years of contributing towards our National identity.

 

Member Benefits: 

*A quarterly newsletter providing art news, details of classes and workshops and information to keep you up to date with what is happening in the Society.
*Weekend workshops and demonstrations by well known artists at discount prices.
*Weekly classes that provide tuition in a variety of mediums.
*Additional art activities without tuition include regular Life drawing and Open Studio sessions, paint outs, social events and excursions.

Come along and see an activity in progress, have a chat and see some of our members at work. Just let us know you’d like to drop in (see contact numbers and our email address in the “Contact Us” section).

View the rules that govern the Emerald Arts Society: Emerald Arts Society Inc. Rules – Effective, October 2013

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Our History

History of the Emerald Arts Society

Emerald more than any other ward in the Shire of Cardinia, has a long and established history of artistic and cultural community involvement. Many famous Australian artists and writers, poets, musicians and crafts persons have lived in the hills since the 1800’s and have contributed and continue to contribute towards our National identity.

Emerald Arts Society was formed in 1969. It flourished, becoming the artistic hub of the town during the 70s and 80s. Classes were held all over the town until EAS was able to move into its own studio in 1984 (corner Church and Anne Streets, Emerald, VIC). This was due mainly to monies raised by EAS at their annual exhibitions and at the monthly markets together with assistance from Sherbrooke Council. Classes in those days included a huge variety of “arts”, such as macrame, upholstery, breadmaking, aerobics, rattan restoration, folk music, classical music, drama, woodwork, guitar-playing, pottery, sewing, creative writing and of course the visual arts. This is the reason that we are known as an “arts” society rather than an “art” society.

View the rules that govern the Emerald Arts Society:  
Emerald Arts Society Inc. Rules – Effective, October 2013

 

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by Chris Avard

Workshop Creations

Member artworks created during workshops.

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