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Artists Society of Canberra

“A supportive creative community for visual arts and artists”

Become a Member at https://asoc.au/join/

Summer Art 26 programme open.

Register now at https://asoc.au/workshops-and-short-courses-2-2-2-2-2/

Contact https://asoc.au/asoc-contact/ ASOC MISSION:

“A supportive creative community for visual arts and artists”

ASOC OBJECTIVES

To:
· develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the visual arts;
· maintain a supportive and vibrant community amongst its members;
· provide relevant information about events and activiti

es in the visual arts;
· organise activities for doing art in a supportive group setting;
· organise exhibitions to display members’ art; and
· support and promote the practice of the visual arts in the ACT and · region. ASOC is a community of approximately 200 members who have been meeting to share their ideas, enthusiasm and inspiration for more than 83 years – that is an awful lot of knowledge and experience to share. We meet on a monthly basis, organise a Summer Art Experience (a week of art under expert tuition), as well as exhibitions, workshops, and regular classes throughout the year which are open to members and non-members. Come along as a guest, or join us – we are a friendly society, always ready to welcome new members. We offer local and distant membership – for those too far away to attend regular meetings and events. There is always a lot happening and a lot of support for those who wish to develop their skills and knowledge further or just meet with like-minded people. We cater for those over 18 years of age from the novice, those returning to art after a period of absence, those who need a confidence boost to those who are emerging artists. Some of our members are professional artists who offer classes and workshops to share their skills and knowledge. Membership Information: http://www.asoc.net.au/4456/About-ASOC/Membership/

Membership forms (fillable PDF): http://www.asoc.net.au/pdf/Fillable%20Combined%20Membership%20Renewal%20Jul%2014%20-%20Jun%2015.pdf

26/04/2026

Last day for this year's Festival. Yesterday's talk by visiting US artist, , was very popular. Scott shared his approach to Abstracting the Landscape. A wonderful presentation.

WHATS HAPPENING TODAY?

Head to the Fitters Workshop Gallery in Kingston - right next to the and check out the wonderful artwork created during the week.

Today's quick draw event is already underway on the Foreshore. Artists have 30 minutes left to finish their work and head back to the Fitters Workshop Gallery in time for judging.

Awards will be announced at 1:30pm

Congratulations everyone who participated. Best of luck with the awards and sales.

25/04/2026

Fantastic opening night of the Drawn to Draw Exhibition celebrating 10 years of ASOC's Creative Drawing group. Opened by Convenors Tim Hardy and Maureen Lawrentin

24 April to 6 May 2026

24/04/2026

Save the date - 9-30 May 2026

Upcoming event Inside, Outside & Beyond at Rusten House, Queanbeyan from May 9 to May 30.

This will be a painting/poetry collaboration between the artist (Arlene Williams) and the poet (Tony Steven Williams).

https://arlenewilliamsart.com/

07/04/2026

Celebrating 10 years of the ASOC Creative Drawing Workgroup - check out the "Drawn to Draw" Exhibition

WHEN 24 April to 6 May 2026
WHERE The Front Gallery & Cafe, Lyneham ACT

ABOUT THE CREATIVE DRAWING GROUP from Convenor, Tim Hardy

The Creative Drawing group began life in 2016, and this exhibition celebrates 10 years of our art making. The group comes together weekly in the ASOC studio at the M16 art centre in Griffith, and sometimes works plein air in various locations around the ACT.

Our focus is on drawing, which these days can take many forms and use a wide variety of media. This diversity is well demonstrated in this exhibition. For a long time defining drawing has been a difficult task, but at its core is the notion that drawing involves mark making. A drawing is often valued for the evidence of an artist’s
thinking and feeling through the marks that have been made.

Drawing is widely acknowledged as the bedrock of a wide variety of art forms, including painting, sculpture and printmaking.

Currently our group consists of 19 artists, and some of those have been members of the group since it began. Some people love experimenting and do so frequently, while others focus on building on particular techniques and styles. In every session there is the opportunity for sharing what we do, stimulating and supporting each other.

What we all have in common is our love of drawing: we are Drawn to Draw!
Tim Hardy
April, 2026

29/03/2026

Coming up in April at the ASOC Studio at

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'PAINT YOUR PET OR ANIMALS IN OILS' with John Hart

Three Sundays in April 2026

Now Open for Online Registration www.asoc.au

Students will learn basic realist painting techniques, including preparing a panel, how to transfer or draw your image ready for painting, colour mixing, and various painting techniques.

We will also talk about various paint mediums, supports, and brush styles and how they can be used to create different effects. At the end of the three days you will have a finished portrait of your pet, ready to hang.

Great for intermediate and advanced oil painters and an excellent introduction for beginners.

08/03/2026

The Procter Fellowship 2026 (Domestic) — Applications Now Open | Deadline extended

The Fellowship supports Australian and international artists by providing opportunities significant to their artistic practice and aims to strengthen connections across glass communities worldwide. The opportunity alternates annually between international and Australian-based artists.

2026 Domestic Fellowship details

Residency length: 4 weeks
Residency period: scheduled between 27 July and 19 September 2026
Deadline: extended to COB 31 March

Enquiries & Applications >>
https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/news/christine-stephen-procter-fellowship-2026

Image: Stephen Procter, ‘Seeds of Light’ 1992, cast and sandblasted glass. 9 cm each.

The Australian National University Study ANU Arts & Social Sciences at ANU Canberra Glassworks School of Art & Design, Glass workshop, ANU

05/03/2026

After the Day of the Triffids, a collaborative exhibition by Carol Cooke and Bobby Graham.

Inspired by John Wyndham’s The Day of the Triffids, the exhibition explores themes of transformation, survival and quiet resilience. Carol presents hand-formed vessels and sculptural works suggesting organic growth and mysterious life forms, while my layered digital artworks respond with imagery shaped by memory, observation and reconstruction.

Opening night
Friday 27 March 2026
6–8pm

The Front Gallery & Café
Lyneham, Canberra

The exhibition will be launched by Dr Sharon Peoples.

Please RSVP here:
https://events.humanitix.com/launch-of-after-the-day-of-the-triffids

23/02/2026

Come and join Ludmilla Braguina to celebrate the launch of her exhibition, 'Your Dreams Are Watching You'.

Opening This Friday - 27 February 2026, 6.00 pm at

Launched by Vice President Bobby Graham.

Exhibition runs until 14 March

10/02/2026

SAVE THE DATES - ASOC Studio D

Two workshops with Catherine Hamilton

11 - 12 July 2026
'Exploring Techniques in Gouache'

14 - 15 July 2026
'An Innovative Approach to Portrait Painting'

09/01/2026

ASOC Portrait & Life Workgroup

The ASOC Portrait and Life Workgroup starts term 1 on Tuesday 3 February and we are hoping that ASOC Members with an interest in renewing or developing their portrait and life skills will join this friendly group.

The group meets from 10am to 1pm on Tuesday mornings during term time. In addition to the standard studio fee ($50 per term), a model fee (approximately $20 per week) is collected in advance at the start of the term.

Each term we have an equal mix of portrait or life sessions and there is usually a choice to work seated or standing at an easel.

Artists of all levels are welcome and any odourless medium may be used.

Contact the convenor – Stephen Clively – at [email protected] or 0488 994 130.

Join ASOC www.asoc.au

08/01/2026

Our first workshop of the ASOC Summer Art 26 programme, ‘A Brush with Water!’, took place at the ASOC Studio on 5-7 January.

The amazing watercolour artist Antoinette Blyth travelled from Melbourne to share her exceptional skills and techniques.

Helen Jensma, one of the participants, shared her experience:

‘I learned so much. While I did not produce a fine, finished painting, the tutor gave out so much information and inspiration that I will take a long while to digest it all'.

Address

P O Box 3629
Canberra, ACT
2603

Website

http://www.asoc.au/

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