Artist Background:
The St George Art Society (SGAS) was formed in 1944 to encourage and develop the practice of art and art appreciation in the St George district. At that time, the Society’s formation members knew of no other similar body in the State of New South Wales.
In the early years membership was restricted and selective. Prospective members were required to submit at least two paintings to be judged by a membership selection committee. Now, membership of the Society is open to all artists and anyone interested in art. The Society is now less ‘inclusive’ and more ‘innovative’ in its approach to membership as well as the practice of art.
The Society meets at the School of Arts Kogarah, corner Queens Avenue and Bowns Road every Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. These meetings are critique, drawing, demonstration, still life and Portrait and Costumed Posing, respectively. Go to the Forms page to download a reminder sheet.
Postal address:
For membership, email: Phone: 61 (0)2 9523 5276 |
1st Thursday of the month at 7:30pm – Cost Members $8.00 Visitors $10.00 This night begins with a social gathering, an opportunity to reacquaint with fellow artists in the Society. Artists are invited to bring in ONE or TWO artworks for friendly, constructive critique. Everyone can join in with our feature critic and enjoy a social light supper. The 'Artwork of the Month' for display on the home page of the web site is decided during the supper by the critique judge. |
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2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm – Cost Members $10.00 Visitors $15.00 Using models that have the knowledge of creative and interesting poses, artists can use any medium to capture the pose in one, five, ten and twenty minute sittings. We use female and male models alternating each month. Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided. |
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3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm – Cost Members $8.00 Visitors $10.00 We invite well known artists in different fields to demonstrate on the night. Everyone can join in with the feature artist and enjoy a social light supper afterwards. Check the Calendar for the Artist demonstrating. |
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4th Thursday of the month at 7:30pm – Cost Members $8.00 Visitors $10.00 Artists can bring their favourite items to use on our Still Life night and gain experience in setting up displays using lights and reflections. It’s casual and fun and you can use different mediums every month. We even use ourselves as models. Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided. |
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4th and 5th Thursday of the month (when this occasionally occurs) at 7:30pm – Cost Members $8.00 Visitors $10.00 A model is provided who will assume the same pose on both evenings. A great opportunity to hone your portrait painting or drawing skills. |