Newcastle Art Gallery Society

The Art Gallery Society forms an integral part of the social life of the Gallery and Newcastle. It aims to stimulate wide community interest and involvement in the Gallery. Through fundraising and events, the Art Gallery Society is able to provide support for Gallery programs.

Every year the Society arranges lectures and films on the visual arts, special previews of exhibitions and visits to other galleries and collections for its members. Art Gallery Society membership is open to all members of the public, and is a great way to enhance your Gallery experience.

Since 1970, the Society has published the magazine Artemis, which provides an informative digest of exhibitions, acquisitions and people involved in the visual arts.

The Art Gallery Society offers a range of membership options from Individual annual membership for $40 through to Family Life Membership (see membership form for details). Membership enquiries on 02 4974 5123 or gallerysociety@ncc.nsw.gov.au

Forthcoming Art Gallery Society Events

Coffee with Art
10.30am – 12.00pm
1^st Wednesday of the Month
Morning tea followed by informative talks.

$10 Members $15 Non Members payable at the door
Bookings essential for catering purposes: 02 4926 2867 or gallerysociety@ncc.nsw.gov.au

Wednesday 1 February
Wayne Tunnicliffe, Head of Australian Art, Art Gallery of New South Wales discusses the Australian Modern Masterpieces exhibition.

Wednesday 7 March
The Gallery’s Director Ron Ramsey discusses the generous donations made by Olley to the collection and her support of young and emerging artists.

Wednesday 4 April
The Gallery’s recently appointed curator introduces the exhibition DESERT COUNTRY from the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Wednesday 2 May
Assistant Director Tristan Sharp explores the ideas behind ARTEXPRESS.

Art Crawl*
4.00pm
Sunday 25 March
Society members share their art collections.
$45 members only.
Venues revealed upon payment.
Limited places.
RSVP essential 4929 5867

Music with Art
Christ Church Camerata
Postcard Concert Series
Christ Church Camerata and guest musicians return to the Gallery with postcards from international musical destinations.

7.30pm
Thursday 5 April
Vienna
Flautist Sally Walker and the Camerata Trio with music of Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Strauss.

Coming 28 June - Brazil
23 August - Budapest 
11 October - Paris

Single Ticket: $30 members/concession
$35 non-members
Series Pass: $100 members/concession
$120 non-members
Limited places.
RSVP essential 4926 2867
Tickets available from Gallery Shop.

^{Events with an asterisk* require payment prior to the event. Cheques to Newcastle Art Gallery Society and post to:
Newcastle Art Gallery Society
PO Box 1727
Newcastle NSW 2300
E gallerysociety@ncc.nsw.gov.au}

Bookings essential for all events on 02 4974 5123 NGS event line.

Art Gallery Society Committee 2011

President: Prue Viggers
Vice President: Helen De Bruyn
Secretary/Public Officer: Gael Davies
Treasurer: John Turnbull
Membership Secretary: Helen Dark
Committee: Carolanne Clement, Ros Earp, Peter Frost, Jan Hills, Richard Millington, Anne Pell, Jeanette Stokes