Shoalhaven Art Society
Celebrating the creative talent of Shoalhaven Artists
It's Back! 03 Sept- 24 Sept
SAS are delighted to announce the return of the much anticipated 55th Annual Open Art Exhibition!
Over 150 stunning artworks on exhibition and for sale!
We look forward to seeing you! Official opening and prize ceremony will be held on Saturday 3 September from 2pm-4pm.
Young Artists Exhibit!
Shoalhaven Artists aged 12-18 have submitted a wonderful display of artworks. Come along and check out the local creative talent.
Featured member artists
Eve Smith
Samantha Tannous
John Downton
Eve loves the challenges associated with watercolour. She enjoys studying the work of both Australian and International artists. Having lived in the Shoalhaven for nine years, she still enjoys discovering new places to visit for inspiration for her works. Eve enjoys meeting new people in the art world.
John Downton
Samantha Tannous
John Downton
John Downton OAM FBAS FRAS FASMA is one of Australia's finest international landscape and navy artists. John's love of the Australian bush and sea shines through in his work. The scenes he paints come alive on canvas. He captures natural beauty and tranquility in his paintings for all to admire. John Downton has held exhibitions in Sydn
John Downton OAM FBAS FRAS FASMA is one of Australia's finest international landscape and navy artists. John's love of the Australian bush and sea shines through in his work. The scenes he paints come alive on canvas. He captures natural beauty and tranquility in his paintings for all to admire. John Downton has held exhibitions in Sydney, Eden, Canberra, and internationally. Companies and public institutions have used John's work on calendars and cards. Many have John's paintings in their corporate collections in Australia around the world. John is regularly invited to judge local and regional art awards. John uses the highest quality materials in his work. His paintings are available for sale at select galleries and direct from the artist.
Samantha Tannous
Samantha Tannous
Samantha Tannous
Samantha is a fibre and textile artist working primarily in felt but also in textile printing and dyeing. Her work reflects the world around her. Samantha enjoys the technical aspect of working with textiles and the visual interest created through this medium.
Penelope McKay
Michelle Linton
Samantha Tannous
Penelope is a passionate artist who is largely self taught. She is hooked on using soft pastels. Penelope loves the vibrancy and ease of use that comes from soft pastels and even loves the mess that comes with the medium!
Michelle Linton
Michelle Linton
Michelle Linton
Michelle is a nature artist working in pencil and watercolour. Her work celebrates the joy and wonder of flowers and birds. Michelle's full gallery of work can be viewed at www.michelle-linton.com or @michelleannlinton_art. Michelle sells originals, prints and cards.
Lynne Mullane
Michelle Linton
Michelle Linton
Lynne regularly paints and draws ‘en plein air’ at various locations around the Shoalhaven. She enjoys using a wide range of drawing materials and acrylic paints on lines. Lynne is interested in capturing the changing movement and light in the landscape through an exploration of texture and pattern. Her works develop in the studio where t
Lynne regularly paints and draws ‘en plein air’ at various locations around the Shoalhaven. She enjoys using a wide range of drawing materials and acrylic paints on lines. Lynne is interested in capturing the changing movement and light in the landscape through an exploration of texture and pattern. Her works develop in the studio where they may become more abstract or decorative. Lynne also engages in life drawing.
Gay Emmerson
Janetha Poisson
Gay Emmerson
Gay graduated from Canberra School of Art in painting in 1979 and has been painting and exhibiting ever since, both in Canberra and in Gerringong where she now lives. She paints and draws mainly in acrylic, oil sticks, and occasionally charcoal. She loves landscapes, but I'll have a go at anything really. More examples of Gay’s work can be found on her website theyellowchairgallery.com
Col Darley
Janetha Poisson
Gay Emmerson
Local artist and committee member, Col Darley enjoys working in pastels. His landscapes and portraits feature beautiful details and a fabulous sense of colour and tone. Col conducts a weekly workshop to share his creative talents from his studio in Callala Beach.
Janetha Poisson
Janetha Poisson
Janetha Poisson
Janetha loves birds. From an early age she loved art, especially drawing figures and portraits which seemed to come naturally. She now explores painting Australian birds in their natural habitat, being fascinated with the Australian flora and fauna since moving from Zimbabwe. As a mainly self-taught artist, she paints subjects that touch
Janetha loves birds. From an early age she loved art, especially drawing figures and portraits which seemed to come naturally. She now explores painting Australian birds in their natural habitat, being fascinated with the Australian flora and fauna since moving from Zimbabwe. As a mainly self-taught artist, she paints subjects that touch the emotions of persons who enjoy the beauty of our surroundings, emphasising strong draughtsmanship in a fluid style with a warm, colourful palette.
Easter Art Show! A Huge Success! $6092 raised!
Congratulations to our wonderful members who helped raise $4670 for the Shoalhaven Women's Health Centre, $850 for the Australian Red Cross Flood Appeal and $572 for Red Cross local youth programs. 72 artworks totalling $23,350 were sold over the Easter long weekend.
To our President
Congratulations
On being awarded the Shoalhaven Australia Day Award 2021 for Outstanding Contribution to Innovating Arts and Culture.