Message from our Club President

The Rotary Club of North Launceston is pleased to present Rotary Art for 2005.

This is the 38th year of the exhibition, held in the Max Fry Hall, and since 1997 it has been organised by the North Launceston Rotary as our major annual fund raising project.

One of the aims of the exhibition since it commenced 38 years ago was to provide a forum for emerging and established artists to exhibit their works. This tradition is continuing, with an increased number of works this year.

Since the Rotary Club of North Launceston took over the reins of the exhibition in 1997, our aim has been to continue the good work of the Max Fry Committee as well as generating funds for charitable works in the Community. To date we have been able to donate $32,000 to charities and organisations. With the support of Sponsors and the public we look forward to a significant increase this year.

In September 2003 the Sing Elon International Choir for children between the ages of 10 and 14 years was formed. The Choir has a strength of about thirty and in September 2004 they performed in Hong Kong as their first international tour. Marvellous opportunities are provided for young people that will influence their future. Touring is costly, requiring fund raising and community support, so we decided that a significant donation would be made to the Choir from the exhibition proceeds.

The sponsors and providers that help to make the exhibition a success are shown in the catalogue and are identified throughout the exhibition.

The exhibition could not be held without the Artists, Sponsors, Judges, demonstrating Artists and our Rotarians and friends. To all these people and organisations, thank you for your support.

A special thank you to dedicated members of our Rotary Art Committee who have worked throughout the year to organise this event.

The support of the members of the public who have visited the exhibition and given their support is essential and I thank you for coming.

Charles Smith (O.A.M.)

President 2005-2006
Rotary Club of North Launceston

Official Opening :

The Official Opening was well attended again this year and they were entertained by The Launceston Church Grammar School String Quartet and Flute Ensemble as well as supplied with refreshments, the Exhibition was then officially opened by Tasmanian Rotary District Governor Paul Grubb.

This year all works were judged during the Friday morning by three judges Paul Bishop, Katy Woodroofe and Jane Deeth and they selected the 3 Art Works from the exhibition for the Major, Secord and Third prizes.
The winners were Major Prize $3,000 Patricia Giles of Sandy Bay, Second prize $1,250 Brenda Coggin of Westbury and Third prize $750 Enda Broad of Launceston.

Tattersall's have offered the same sponsorship for next year so our Club will be offering the same prizes next year and it is hoped that other sponsors may come on board and help increase the prize monies to enable us to offer more prizes.

Our Auction of 50 lots started at 8pm and good amount of works were sold on the evening.

This years opening was a huge success and was enjoyed by all who attended, so make sure you are there next year.

Raffle :

Again this year our Raffle was well received with people still eager to buy at the hall before it was drawn at 2pm

This year we had nine prizes which was a excellent result and we hope that can obtain about the same for next year's Raffle.

The first prize was a Dust Pastel by artist Des Murray titled "Little Winter Vision" valued at $900.

2nd prize was a dozen bottles of Loch-Lea Wine donated by C.J & L. Richards

3rd prize was Evanda hair Products donated by Bliss Hairdressing Salon.

Artists in Residence :

This year we had two outstanding and well known artists demonstrating their seperate skills and judging by the interest shown to both artists, this area of our Exhibition is very well accepted.

Joanne Mitchelson attended on Saturday between 10.30pm and 4pm and Katy Woodroofe attended on Sunday 12.30pm and 3pm.

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Rotary Art School Award :

This award is open to High Schools and Colleges in the North of the State and we had five Schools and Colleges accept our invitation.

This year the Rotary Art Awards were judged by Alison Cooper-White.

The $600 prize monies this year was kindly sponsored by Murray & Associates, Barristers and Solicitors, and Shadforths Limited both of Launceston.

$300 First Prize Artist

$200 School of First Prize artist

$100 Second Prize Artist

This year first prize was won by Myf Doughty and the second prize went to Monique Thomas and Sam Smith received an Honourable Mention all students were from launceston Church Grammar School.

It is hoped that schools and Colleges will support this Award next year and we hope that the participation will increase again.

Some Happy Snapshots:

Working until 1am on Friday morning printing catalogues
A quiet time in the foyer for (from left) Peter Roberts, Henry Harris and behind the desk Rose Luttrell.
A real feature this year was the flower arrangements placed around the hall, this one was in front of the stage and was excellent. Many thanks to Lynn Hardwick for her expertise in this area.

Major Sponsors

Tattersall's

Southern Cross Television

Examiner Newspaper

Redline Coaches

School Art Award

Roger Murray & Associates

Shadforths Limited

Minor Sponsors

Bistec Tasmania

Art Stretchers Tasmania

Boags Brewery

Tasnet

Nuts & Bolts

Paul Rossetto Pharmacy

The Picture Place

Routleys Mens Wear

Rossetto Tiling

Philcam Pty Ltd.