Bankstown Art Society
| Main Focus: | Painting |
| State: | New South Wales |
| Region: | Sydney Region |
| President: | Michele Nicholas |
| Number of Members: | Over 200 |
| Established: | 1958 |
| Exhibitions: | Yes |
| Art Shows: | Yes |
| Tuition: | Yes |
| Workshops: | Yes |
| Art Prizes: | Yes |
| Membership Fee: | $30 |
Group Information
Founded in 1958 by Artist and Tutor Ronald Peters, the society is one of the oldest art societies in Sydney. They currently have over 200 Members.
The Society’s activities include classes for adults and children, exhibitions of members' work, demonstrations by well-known artists, a weekly workshop and social outings.
The De Haan Gallery, in the Society's studio, displays examples of members' artworks.
The Bankstown Arts Centre Studio 1 Gallery is fully equipped with specialised lighting and hanging systems. Their major exhibitions are held in this newly renovated gallery.
Committee Members
President
Michele Nicholas
Secretary
Therease Kouris
Committee Members
Exhibition Manager and Class Coordinator; Reina Francis 0418 679 870
Workshop & Demonstration Coordinator; Tracey Sinton 0414 449 181
Membership Information
Membership fees are currently at $30 per year.
Membership is due 31st April.
Membership benefits are;
- Monthly newsletters
- Social activities and outings
- Annual Christmas Party (free to members and guests)
- Bankstown Theme Exhibition (April)
- Shopping centre exhibitions
- Monthly demonstrations by professional artists
- Monthly outdoor painting and sketching trips
- Free untutored workshops
- Quarterly tutored workshops
- General Meetings quarterly (preceded by free BBQ)
- Associate Members may attend General Meetings,
- Demonstrations and Social Functions.
Associate Members are not eligible to vote at AGM elections, hang artworks in the gallery or enter BAS exhibitions.
Membership forms can be downloaded from their website.
Events
Exhibitions
In addition to special exhibitions organised by the Society, they also have their own Gallery, The De Haan Gallery which was named after former member John De Haan, a member of the Bankstown Art Society for over a quarter of a century. Fellow-members remember his generosity, especially the sharing of his artistic experience.
The Society’s aim to set up a permanent gallery was a project dear to John’s heart and when he died suddenly in 1993 the members unanimously decided to name the gallery the “De Haan Gallery”. In recent years they have been honoured to have Daryl Melham as their gallery patron.
The group also participates in events organised by the Combined Arts Societies of Sydney. For information on their upcoming events visit; https://combinedartsocieties.com/
Tuition
Workshops
Regular art classes are available for both adults and children. Full details are displayed on their website.
In addition to their regular classes, tutored workshops are organized on a quarterly basis.
Contact Details
- Email Address: mailto:rumson60@yahoo.com
Address
The Bankstown Arts Centre,
5 Olympic Parade,
Bankstown NSW 2200
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