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Pics from The Personal is Political event

All pics courtesy Gerry Colella.
Ann Newmarch_Jack Condous

President of Friends SASA, Jack Condous presenting Ann Newmarch with a gift of appreciation for her participation in 'The Personal is Political' event.
Gloria Goddard introducing Ann Newmarch
Friends of SASA Council Member, Gloria Goddard introducing Ann Newmarch to the audience.
Bill Morrow_Ann Newmarch event
Friends of SASA Vice President, Bill Morrow makes concluding remarks at 'The Personal is Political' event.
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Pamela Karran_Ann Newmarch event

Friends of SASA Events Manager, Pamela Karran speaking at 'The Personal is Political' event.
Ann Newmarch on purple donkey
Ann Newmarch sitting on her 'purple donkey'

Past Events

President of Friends of SASA reports on the Ann Newmarch 'The Personal is Political' event

Dear Friends of SASA
Considering that it was the Thursday evening the 1st April, the night before Easter, the Bradley Forum of the Hawke Centre at the UNISA was full. Here we heard a very stimulating interview of Ann Newmarch by Associate Professor Jack Cross done in an exemplary fashion under the title "The Personal is Political". The Friends Committee are proud to be able to present such events and thank all our supporters for their attendance. We hope to provide more events,workshops and exhibitions for your participation and enjoyment in the future. Your continued support by your attendance is very much appreciated.
Ann Newmarch and Jack Cross on stage
Ann Newmarch and Jack Cross 'on stage' at the Bradley Forum

Ann Newmarch is a well known South Australian artist and former lecturer of the South Australian School of Art. The fascinating details of her early life were very interesting. Especially as Ann was an early feminist by her own standards - not those of the early women's movement. She has also been involved in many group and individual art shows as well as many community art shows particularly in Prospect. Here she has left her remarkable work along with other artists - with "pole" painting in her district as well as the famous Prospect mural on Prospect Road titled "History of Australia".

We learned how her works are currently touring internationally and of her plans for the SALA 2010 Festival at the Flinders Art Museum, North Terrace. Gerry Colella our official Friends SASA photographer worked with Ann and produced a CD of 114 shots showing her life's history and work. These were shown to fill in any gaps not covered during the interview. As Ann said she was going to talk about everything- "warts and all". The quotations on the cartoon by Hugo Shaw, indicate what Ann Newmarch has believed all her life "Never give up - never give in".

Panorama view
Panorama view of audience at 'The Personal is Political' event.


Donations for the evening were made by our sponsors -Tim Russell Constructions, Pimlott Framers, Premier Art Supplies,The Real Distributors, The Hawke Centre, University of South Australia (Art, Architecture and Design), Pro-Lab Imaging who printed copies of the cartoon and of course wines donated (for all our functions in 2010), by Scarpantoni Estate Wines. 
This event at the Bradley Forum was the first official fund raiser for Friends SASA for 2010 where $1000 was raised from entry fees and a raffle conducted on the evening. A further $850 is being raised from the sale of art works donated by our member artists. Purchases of works have been made by individuals, The Peace Trust and by contact after this function. Images of the remaining prints and art works have been posted on our web site in the Artworks for Sale section. If members or other people are interested in purchasing the signed Giclee cartoon by Hugo Shaw 28 copies remain available at a cost of $30 plus postage.The original cartoon has been sold to a Brisbane resident.
Ann Newmarch with props
Ann Newmarch with her 'Props' for the evening: purple donkey and easel, student palettes and other ephemera.

We thank Associate Professor Jack Cross for his low key and successful interviewing technique where he gently guided Ann along the path of a most interesting life. Thankyou to all the members who assisted: to Lyn Robins who made the jewellery to present to Ann as a gift, and our hard working committee, who all sense a very positive reflection on a most enjoyable evening.

Jack Condous
President Friends SASA.
Ann Newmarch and Jack Cross
Ann Newmarch and Jack Cross on stage at 'The Personal is Political' Friends of SASA event.

‘First of the Friends' Exhibition

This exhibition was held from Monday 7th September, 2009 until Friday 2nd October 2009 at the Civic Gallery, Bob Hawke Building - 3rd Floor University of South Australia, North Terrace, City West End  Campus.

For a CATALOGUE of exhibiting artists and their art works for this exhibition, click here...

'Geoff on the Couch' Event

Well-known School of Art Lecturer, Geoff Wilson, was the unanimous choice of Friends Council for its first interview of interest and social evening, held on 24 March, 2009, at the Bradley Forum, UniSA.

‘Geoff on the Couch’, was attended by 70 members and their guests, and raised a total of $1000. Friends Vice President Winnie Pelz interviewed Geoff with insightful and inspirational questioning, and together they produced an informative and, at times, revealing presentation.

Geoff is well-known to so many of us, but he still managed to pull a few surprises out of the hat during the interview. In his inimitable manner, he wandered from couch to chair as the evening progressed resplendent in his dressing gown.

The evening included a silent auction of donated artworks, and was attended by patron Kym Bonython and his wife Julie. 14 new members joined on the night, and profits from the evening will be passed on to the SASA History Project.

A very special thank you to Geoff and Winnie for a great night, and to everyone who attended. Also to Council members, President Jack Condous and Garrie Hisco for ‘the couch’ and props. The assistance of UniSA staff was also appreciated.  

Pamela Karran

Listen to the Interview

One of the Friends, Yvonne East, kindly volunteered to tape Winnie’s interview with Geoff for others to enjoy.
To listen to the interview, please click on either of the links below.

Geoff Wilson interview (mpeg)

Geoff Wilson interview (wav)

Read a transcript of the Interview

Initial transcript made by Dr Jenny Aland, completed July 4, 2009.

Revised September 18, 2009, with suggestions from Geoff Wilson. CLICK HERE TO READ.