Seymour & District Art Society
| Main Focus: | Painting |
| State: | Victoria |
| Region: | Goulburn River & Ranges |
| President: | Ted Gray |
| Number of Members: | 35 |
| Established: | 1987 |
| Exhibitions: | Yes |
| Art Shows: | Yes |
| Tuition: | Yes |
| Workshops: | Yes |
| Art Prizes: | Yes |
| New Members | Welcome |
| Membership Fee: | $50 per annum |
Group Information
The Seymour & District Art Society was formed in 1987. The group has a mutual interest in painting, drawing, sculpture and photography (i.e. historically known as ‘Fine Arts’). Whilst acknowledging the wider view of arts and their appreciation and participation in various art and craft activities, they decided to maintain a commitment to original works in the Fine Arts. The Society’s Gallery is housed in the historic Old Courthouse in Seymour and is the only public gallery in the Shire of Mitchell.
Their aim is to encourage people who are interested in the Fine Arts. They currently have 60 Members and Friends of the Gallery. Members vary from well-known artists to beginners.
Committee Members
President
Ted Gray
Vice President
Alan Brown
Treasurer
Sally Connell
Secretary
Elizabeth Mansfield
Membership Information
The Art Society holds monthly meetings at the Old Courthouse Gallery on the third Sunday of the month at 1.00 pm. All members and people who are interested in joining the Society are welcome to attend. This enables members to mix socially and foster their knowledge of the arts.
Full membership is $45 per annum, $35 concession for pensioners and student membership (primary and secondary school students) is $10 per annum. Fees are payable each financial year and a ‘pro-rata’ arrangement apply to new members.
The Society welcomes new members. Those who enjoy art and would like to support local artists, may become a ‘Friend of the Gallery’, which entitles you to receive regular Newsletters and invitations to first showings of exhibitions, and other functions. Membership for ’Friends of the Gallery’ is $20 per year.
Full membership of the Society entitles members to hang their works in the Old Courthouse Gallery in Seymour, which is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, seven days a week. Paintings are changed on a regular basis.
Events
Exhibitions
A permanent collection is on display at the Society’s Old Courthouse Gallery in Seymour, which is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, seven days a week. Paintings are changed on a regular basis.
In addition to their permanent collection they also have regular special exhibitions throughout the year.
The gallery is open 7 days a week from 9am until 5pm.
Tuition
Workshops
Workshop, excursions and paint outs are another feature of the Society. Life drawing is available when enough members show interest.
Contact Details
- Main Contact: Pauline Taylor
- Email Address: paulinerobtaylor@gmail.com
Address
Group Address:
PO Box 479
Seymour, Victoria 3661
Gallery Address:
Seymour Visitors' Centre
The Old Courthouse
47 Emily Street,
Seymour, Victoria 3660
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 479,
Seymour, Victoria 3661.