Here are some fabulous photos from our Annual General Meeting in Castlemaine. There are also lots more photos up on our Facebook page.
Welcomed to a delightful Autumn morning in the gardens of Buda HIstoric House and gardens in Castlemaine some 30 PCA Committee and members attended the 45th AGM of the organisation. Local members coordinated by Diana Orinda Burns are thanked for their hospitality and splendid cakes. Delegates from outside Castlemaine then proceeded to visit open studios and exhibitions that were part of the Castlemaine State Festival. Castlemaine remains a vibrant arts community
Grahame galleries + editions in Milton was a casualty of Brisbane's devastating flood damage.
The gallery has had a long and fruitful association with the Print Council of Australia through its director Noreen Grahame. Noreen was a PCA Vice President for multiple terms. She has supported hundreds of printmakers and book artists through her gallery and four artists' book fairs. Any offers of assistance towards her gallery's restoration will be gratefully received.
Artworks, personal effects and some fittings were removed before floodwaters reached the gallery. However, building restoration and installation costs will be high, and the gallery will be unable to operate for at least 3-4 months.
For further information about how you can help restore grahame galleries + editions to working order see:
We invite PCA member artists and gallerists who have been affected by recent flood damage to contribute their stories by emailing printcouncil@netspace.net.au.
The PCA is now formally registered with Charities Aid Foundation (Australia) to be a recipient of regular pre-tax donations or matched giving.
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is an international not-for-profit organisation providing the knowledge, infrastructure, back-office administration and ongoing management of the following services:
- Workplace Payroll Giving
- Programs for employees to contribute through regular donations from their pre-tax pay.
- Matched Giving
- Programs for companies to match contributions made to charities by their employees.
Please feel inclined to direct benevolent gifts to the PCA (look under Charities) and Tax Receipts will be issued.
Reminder to artists to get your applications into the Print Council by 9 February 2011. Contact us on adminpca@netspace.net.au to obtain an application form or download from Print Commission page of this website.
Good luck, and we especially encourage artists from Tas, WA, NT, Qld and SA to apply as representation from your states has been low in previous years.
