Past Events
President of Friends of SASA reports on the Ann Newmarch 'The Personal is Political' event |
Dear Friends of SASA |
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| 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". |
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| Panorama view of audience at 'The Personal is Political' event. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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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.









