 Local artists Paddy Milne, David Godkin, Kathy Whelan and Linda Lees are among those welcoming the amalgamation of the two regional arts groups. TWO regional arts groups that have been fostering the arts in their local communities for years, have joined forces, with the aim of pooling their resources for the benefit of all.
The Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance Inc (GANEAA) and North East Artisans (NEA) are now one, having decided to amalgamate at the end of last year. NEA voted for the amalgamation at a recent special general meeting - a decision confirmed by GANEAA at their annual general meeting . North East Artisans was formed in 2014; the not-forprofit organisation operating as a cooperative model and providing support and space for local artists to practise including a gallery shop in Benalla where they can showcase and sell their work. The Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance Inc was formed in 1999 and is an organisation of volunteers who supports and advocates for artists, while also hosting exhibitions and the biennial Across the Arts Forum, where renowned artists hold workshops in a wide variety of art forms. GANEAA president Kathy Whelan said the groups were like-minded in their efforts to support regional artists and promote arts in the community. She said members will come together under the GANEAA banner, simplifying administration, taking part in joint exhibitions and events, and utilising the gallery shop in Benalla. “We both want to add to the pride of our regional community and the richness of the arts that is here,” she said. “We are very lucky in Wangaratta and Benalla to have such good galleries and such a vibrant arts scene.” Ms Whelan said about half GANEAA members were already NEA members so there was already interaction and overlap between the two groups. She said strong connections were also made when an Irish band was formed that included members from both groups. “We decided we should get together and combine our forces,” she said. “Both of us are big on workshops for our community, including NEA’S workshops for kids at risk, while we do a lot of workshops for professional development, where professional and emerging artists can learn new skills. “We’re also both really keen on music - NEA has always had concerts and GANEAA loves to have singer songwriters involved in the Across the Arts forums and we are both into sustainability and the environment, so it’s really a good combination I think.” Ms Whelan said it was a positive development and she was thrilled by the enthusiasm shown by volunteers who attended their recent AGM in November. The groups are celebrating their merger with the “Coming Together” exhibition currently being held at Café Martini in Wangaratta, while more workshops are being planned for both Benalla and Wangaratta featuring artists including Anita Laurence and Jo Briscomb. While some administrative details are still to be finalised, GANEAA is expected to have approximately 700 members, with current NEA members to receive a year’s free membership in the merged group. The new committee includes Kathy Whelan (president), Tim Dickinson (treasurer), Jarita Stubbs (vice treasurer), Linda Lees (secretary), Paddy Milne (website coordinator), Rose Wedler and Sandy Wingate (publicity officers), and Desales Turner (NEA shop coordinator) This article, written by Anita McPherson, appeared in the Wangaratta Chronicle on Monday 17 September 2022. Photograph - Nick Richard. The Coming Together exhibition at Cafe Martini in Wangaratta to February 13th celebrates the coming-together of Northeast Artisans and GANEAA. Two paintings from Cathy Pianta's ‘Cafe’ Series on exhibit and for sale. You will also find artworks from many of NEA artists in various media. Call in and don’t miss out on checking out local art.  Hi members, Just a reminder of our upcoming exhibition at Cafe Martini 13 DECEMBER 21 - 13 FEBRUARY 22 celebrating our new members from Benalla (NEA). Submissions close THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER. Delivery of Art MONDAY 13TH DECEMBER AT 10AM Attached is the submission form and details. Regards Paddy 0407 311 899 ______________________________________________________________________________  Dear valued members,
At the recent AGM of Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance (GANEAA) they confirmed their decision to amalgamate with North East Artisans (NEA) of which you are currently a member. NEA voted for this amalgamation at a recent Special General Meeting. What this currently means for you is that you are now a member of GANEAA. The membership fee ($25) has been waived until the 2022 AGM. In the short term you may receive correspondence from both organisations as we bring our operations together. If you do not wish to receive Arts information from either organisation, please let us know as soon as possible as our mailing lists will be merged. This merger will provide greater opportunities for artists and artisans of the North East through access to a wider range of services. Operations at the NEA premises will proceed with a wider range of artists exhibiting and more diverse activities. Don’t forget that the Christmas Party is on 18th December, the $50 exhibition is up and running and open to all members and our brilliant fund-raising exhibition raffle is open until the 17th December and is a lot of fun! Warm regards, Sally (on behalf of NEA) NE. Artisans Inc A0090960Y 28 B&C Carrier Street, Benalla, Victoria 3672 www.northeastartisans.org www.facebook.com/NE.Artisans “Hi Everyone,
As you know the holiday season is upon us once again. It’s been a huge year at NEA with lots of ideas and developments and changes happening! To celebrate both the holidays and the achievements of our wonderful organisation we’d love for you to join us at 28c Carrier Street on Saturday December 18th. From 10am deSales & her assistants will be drawing the prizes for the huge 'Up Your Arts' exhibition that has been running since mid-November. We’'ll also begin notifying winners then! Don’t forget that you can still get tickets right up until December 17th. Tickets are $5 for 20 and you can then choose which of the 90+ prizes you want to go in the draw to win! As the day goes on we’ll be moving to the back garden, which has had a bit of a make over recently, where we will spend the rest of the day celebrating! Please BYO drinks for yourselves and a plate to share. The BBQ will be available for use if you feel so inclined. We have several members with various dietary requirements so rest assured that there will be plenty of options for everyone. Our new members from GANEAA are very welcome. Double vaccination is essential. Please RSVP by 12th December . We aim to wrap up celebrations by about 5pm so feel free to come all day or just drop in for a short while if you prefer. We’d love to see you all there at some point during the day though! Kind regards Jarita Stubbs Treasurer Exhibitions & Events Coordinator North East Artisans Inc.”  A great opportunity for artists to clear some studio space for new work and for art lovers to buy presents for friends and family at Christmas time.
Artists keen to enter, call in to NEA for further information. Window to Window is back in 2021! Artists will be painting shop front windows in the retail precinct of Benalla on Friday November 26, 2021.. If you would like to take part in the Window to Window 2021 festival on Friday 26th November, please send a message on Window to Window on Facebook and you will be contacted in touch with you and set you up with a window to paint! Stay tuned to Window to Window on Facebook for more details!  Attention: NEA Members The AGM of GANEAA (Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance) will be held on Thursday 21st November at "The Northo" in Wangaratta. As our two organisations move closer together, this is a good opportunity to become involved. We warmly encourage you to attend. Sally Wallace   The 'Up Your Arts' exhibition/event features works of art made by Local Artisans, and is additionally supported through generous donations of goods from local Benalla merchants. The items on display are not for sale. However, they will be won by some very lucky people who purchased a page (or more) pf 20 tickets for $5, which the purchaser then distributes into the numbered ticket box(es) that match the number of the prize they want to win. It's that simple. Prizes will be drawn on December 17th and the winner notified using details provided when purchasing a page of tickets.
We look forward to sharing your company.  Allan Jack
'Not Another Lockdown' 'The physiological affects on children of repeated 'COVID lockdowns is an unknown quantity at this stage. Hopefully the resilience of youth will prevail, and the experience put down to mere character building" Graphite Pencil on water colour paper $300 A recent exhibitor, Anne works in oil, acrylics. Anne also decorates chairs and furniture which can be found at NEA. Our bienniall Portrait Prize Exhibition 'In Your Face' will open at 12:30pm on Saturday August 14th, 2021. at 28b Carrier Street in Benalla. We have many wonderful, varied and interesting works to share and look forward to seeing you there!  Thank you to all the members who responded to this initiative.
The Special General Meeting was held last Thursday. With both proxy and 'in person' votes the decision was unanimous that we pursue amalgamation with GANEAA. Our next step is to meet with GANEAA and Regional Arts Victoria personnel to map a way forward. This is a very exciting time for both organisations. Warm regards, Sally On behalf of NEA NE. Artisans Inc A0090960Y 28 B&C Carrier Street, Benalla, Victoria 3672 www.northeastartisans.org www.facebook.com/NE.Artisans Attention all members of North East Artisans. You are hereby invited to a Special General Meeting of North East Artisans. The agenda item is to vote on the motion: That NEA (North East Artisans) and GANEAA (Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance) amalgamate to become a single body serving the arts community of North Eastern Victoria. The meeting will be held at "The Shed" Waminda Community House, 19 Ballintine Street, Benalla at 6.30 pm on Thursday 1st July. The meeting will last for approximately 30 minutes. Please RSVP northeastartisans@gmail.com if you plan to attend. (To ensure Covid-safe numbers) You may appoint a proxy, in writing, if you wish a committee member or other member to vote on your behalf. Abstract:
For the past few years NEA and GANEAA have largely been serving the same community and with similar purpose. Amalgamation would enable both organisations to draw on a wider pool of expertise and experience and to share roles, resources and responsibilities. The management committee envisages that a combined organisation, serving the arts in this region, will benefit members of both organisations (including those who already belong to both organisations) and avoid some of the duplication currently occurring. The NEA shop will remain a key feature allowing local artists and artisans to showcase and sell their work. Sally Wallace On behalf of the NEA Management Committee NE. Artisans Inc A0090960Y 28 B&C Carrier Street, Benalla, Victoria 3672 www.northeastartisans.org www.facebook.com/NE.Artisans Wanting Mothers day presents? NEA is open till 2pm Saturday. Cards are also available. Pop into 28 Carrier Street for a closer look.
Annie Longmuir 'First photos' of the Metamorphosis exhibition from Annie Longmuir Recent work from master of the 'circular economy' and the art of recycling and reusing, Tony Levy. Photographs: Greer Allan
Great to see Violet Town's Honeysuckle Art Exhibition returning this year! Entry forms, whether submitted by email or post, must be received by Monday 1st March 2021. For more details go to https://www.violettown.org.au/what-s-on  Workshops are returning to NEA!  An opportunity exists for someone to open a small business, operating the coffee shop at NEA. This business will operate within the NEA business, situated at 28 B/C Carrier Street, Benalla. NEA’s current open hours (for our gallery/shop) are Tues – Fri 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. We wish the coffee shop to operate for all/most of these hours, although this is negotiable The coffee shop could also operate for take-away only, outside these hours, to take advantage of business opportunities available. The coffee shop aims to provide hot and cold drinks, along with a simple menu of snacks. Our desire is to work with a small business owner to expand NEA’s operations, as a space where all members of the community feel welcome to call in, browse, chat, participate in conversation, music and discussion groups. Interested business owners will respect and build upon NEA’s core values of community inclusivity, environmental awareness and sustainability. Our Management Committee will be meeting with interested parties, individually, in allocated time-slots on the afternoon of Friday 19 February. At these meetings we will discuss further elements of this business opportunity. If interested in discussing this further, please reply by email to northeastartisans@gmail.com , including your name, phone number, and ideas you have for the new NEA café. We will then allocate you a time to meet with our committee members for a further discussion. Please rsvp by close of business on Wednesday 17 February. Cathy Pianta, on behalf of the Management Committee, Northeast Artisans NE. Artisans Inc A0090960Y 28 B&C Carrier Street, Benalla, Victoria 3672 www.northeastartisans.org www.facebook.com/NE.Artisans  |
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- Exhibition Posters 2016-2020
-
Past Shows
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- 'Upstairs Downstairs'
- $50 Christmas
- Postcards to New York - Response Exhibition
- 'In Your Face' Portrait Prize 2019 >
- Postcards from New York's Hudson Valley 2019
- 'Another Brick in the Wall' April 2019
- 'The Source' - March 2019
- Our Backyard - November 2018
- Wisdom and Experience - October 2018
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