Artistic Endeavour

February 14, 2023

DAB’s Feature Wall - ‘Artistic Endeavour’

On now until end of April

 

Six of DAB’s very talented botanical artists were privileged to be selected to exhibit in ‘Artistic Endeavour’ an initiative of the Botanical Artists Society of Queensland (BASQ) in partnership with Museums and Galleries Queensland.  The exhibition travelled to selected regional galleries in QLD and northern NSW during 2021 and 2022 marking the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s voyage on the HMB Endeavour and the legacy of Banks, Solander and Parkinson.

The DAB artists who participated in the exhibition were – Sandra Ford, Jennifer Foster-Hamilton, Colin Price, Inger Rowe, Liz Showniruk and Ellen Terrell.

The botanical artworks by these artists from the exhibition, are now on display in DAB’s gallery until the end of April.

About BASA (Botanical Art Society of Australia) – BASA is a non-profit organisation which aims to foster and promote the development of botanical art nationwide and to bring together people who have a love of plants and of the botanical art form.  The Society’s objectives include – pursue excellence in botanical painting and Botanical Art; stimulate interest in plants, conservation, horticulture and the environment through Botanical Art; and promote and protect Australia’s extraordinary rich diversity of plant life by all reasonable social and other appropriate means.

A huge congratulations to all of DAB’s botanical artists you should all be extremely proud of yourselves.  We are certainly punching above our weight!

         
 

DAB 2023 Exhibitions

January 30, 2023

DAB is planning three Art Exhibitions for 2023.  To enter artwork into an exhibition you must be a DAB member.  

1.  "Artful Abstraction" - Sat 6 May - Saturday 3 June
2.  "The Space Within" - Sat 9 Sept - Sat 7 Oct
3.  "2023 End of Year" - Sat 18 Nov - Sat 16 Dec

The first exhibition, "Artful Abstraction", is a theme with so many possibilities!
The deadline for artwork to be delivered to the gallery will be 4pm on Monday 1 May



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Semester 1, 2023 programme

January 14, 2023
The programme for the first 6 months of 2023 is now out.  Check out the links on this website or go into the DAB Gallery and pick up a copy.
The programme includes many of the regular classes and peer groups plus some new classes and tutors. There are classes in pottery (casual classes, project-based workshops and wheel-throwing workshops); drawing (urban sketching, life drawing, and courses in basic drawing techniques); painting (colour and collage, silk painting, watercolour and botanical);...
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DAB's 2022 Semester 1 Program is HERE!

November 24, 2021
Check out all the amazing workshops, classes, courses and peer groups that are on offer at DAB! 
This semester we are offering classes in glass fusing and slumping, stained glass, flow art, acrylics, botanical drawing and painting, mosaics, collage, pottery, drawing, urban sketching, screen-printing and printing. 
Register for classes by contacting DAB on 4098 3337 or pop into DAB 10 am - 2 pm, Monday to Saturday, at 11 Mill Street Mossman.
Or you can send us an email at info@dabmossman.com, mar...
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DAB's "Perspectives" Exhibition 31 July - 29 August

July 31, 2021

DABsters have once again demonstrated their creativity with DAB’s latest exhibition theme of “Perspectives”. DAB’s gallery is full of beautiful, quirky, and thought-provoking artworks including paintings, glass work, pottery, jewellery, drawings, prints, mosaics, sculptures, and items made with wool and plant fibres, all reflecting a wide range of perspectives on art and life.

Our urban sketchers have illustrated how we may all be looking at the same building or scene, but we perceive ...


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Ta-da! Our Semester 2 Program Is Ready to Go!

June 24, 2021


We can't wait to get started on our new program!  Click HERE if you can't wait either.
Thanks to all our amazing tutors and volunteers for working so hard to provide all sorts of creative opportunities for keen DABsters.

Exciting new courses include an introduction to screen-printing course; a weekend workshop on stained glass and leadlighting; and a monthly casual class on painting with acrylics.
After the popularity of our first Shin-Kitsugi course last semester, we have scheduled another one,...

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"Our Paradise" Exhibition 1-29 May

April 30, 2021



DAB Gallery is bursting with vibrant colour as our local artists portray what this part of the world means to them. DABsters have expressed themselves with paint, clay, glass, paper, their cameras, and even marine debris to create beautiful and often thought-provoking works of art. 

Many of the exhibition entries highlight the stunning beauty of our region's flora, fauna, landscapes and local landmarks. DAB's walls are covered with prints, paintings, photographs and sketches capturing landscap...


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Our 2021 Program Is Up And Running!

January 8, 2021
Get your creativity on for 2021 and check out our workshops and courses on offer.
There's something for everyone; clay, glass, flow art, drawing, mosaics, watercolours and acrylics, printmaking, collage... and special events such as Kintsugi "The Art of Being Broken", a weekend Clay Sculpture Workshop, and a Recycled Materials Sculpture Course.
Discounts for DAB members on workshops and courses.
Membership is $30 for adults, $20 for pensioners and $15 for children under 18. 


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DAB Gallery End of Year Art Exhibition 14 November - 12 December 2020

October 30, 2020

It's almost time for our annual End of Year Art Exhibition! 


This event runs from Saturday 14 November until Saturday 12 December, and showcases a wide variety of quality work that has been created by local artists during the year.

Art on display includes a fabulous range of acrylic and watercolour paintings, botanical paintings, urban sketches, pottery, glass work, jewellery and mosaics.

Come in, grab some unique and affordable Christmas gifts, and support your local artists.

DAB Gallery is open...


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Semester 2, 2020 Program

July 8, 2020
The new program for Semester 2, 2020 is now available - find the link on this page.  We have lots of exciting classes, courses and workshops on offer. 

You will be pleased to hear that DAB has obtained funding to hold a weekend sculpture workshop on the 15 & 16 August this year, through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

 RADF is a partnership between Queensland Government  and Douglas Shire Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. 

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Artistic Endeavour

February 14, 2023

DAB’s Feature Wall - ‘Artistic Endeavour’

On now until end of April

 

Six of DAB’s very talented botanical artists were privileged to be selected to exhibit in ‘Artistic Endeavour’ an initiative of the Botanical Artists Society of Queensland (BASQ) in partnership with Museums and Galleries Queensland.  The exhibition travelled to selected regional galleries in QLD and northern NSW during 2021 and 2022 marking the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s voyage on the HMB Endeavour and the legacy of Banks, Solander and Parkinson.

The DAB artists who participated in the exhibition were – Sandra Ford, Jennifer Foster-Hamilton, Colin Price, Inger Rowe, Liz Showniruk and Ellen Terrell.

The botanical artworks by these artists from the exhibition, are now on display in DAB’s gallery until the end of April.

About BASA (Botanical Art Society of Australia) – BASA is a non-profit organisation which aims to foster and promote the development of botanical art nationwide and to bring together people who have a love of plants and of the botanical art form.  The Society’s objectives include – pursue excellence in botanical painting and Botanical Art; stimulate interest in plants, conservation, horticulture and the environment through Botanical Art; and promote and protect Australia’s extraordinary rich diversity of plant life by all reasonable social and other appropriate means.

A huge congratulations to all of DAB’s botanical artists you should all be extremely proud of yourselves.  We are certainly punching above our weight!

         
 

DAB 2023 Exhibitions

January 30, 2023

DAB is planning three Art Exhibitions for 2023.  To enter artwork into an exhibition you must be a DAB member.  

1.  "Artful Abstraction" - Sat 6 May - Saturday 3 June
2.  "The Space Within" - Sat 9 Sept - Sat 7 Oct
3.  "2023 End of Year" - Sat 18 Nov - Sat 16 Dec

The first exhibition, "Artful Abstraction", is a theme with so many possibilities!
The deadline for artwork to be delivered to the gallery will be 4pm on Monday 1 May



Artful Abstraction - Abstract art is art that does not attempt to ...

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DAB PROGRAM GUIDE FOR  SEMESTER 2, 2021 

Download 2021 Semester 2 Program


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