GLEN EIRA ARTISTS SOCIETY
ABOUT
GEAS is a non-profit organisation, providing opportunities for local artists to meet and work together in a supportive group atmosphere. Members can benefit from regular classes with an experienced teacher and life models, outdoor painting sessions, an annual ‘paint-out’ day and opportunities to exhibit their work.
In 2009 the Rotary Club of Caulfield identified a need for a local art group in the Glen Eira City Council area, as there was then no art-based organisation with a professional focus. Rotary set a series of goals to be met in order to fill this gap. These goals have gradually been realised and the Glen Eira Artists Society Inc. now has a dedicated committee, a growing membership and provides regular weekly, monthly and annual events that give local artists opportunities to connect, learn, improve their skills and exhibit their work. New members are welcome.
COMMITTEE
President: Mary Lewin
Vice President: (Vacant)
Statutory Secretary: Heather Welsh
Treasurer: Dora Swietycki
Other Committee Members:
Claud Bennie, Immediate Past President
Faye Kirkwood
Andrew Inglis
Misha Nathani
Mervyn Ritter
Angeline Bartholomeousz
SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
The Society gratefully acknowledges Rotary Club of Caulfield for its continued support of the Society’s development and expansion. We are also grateful to Bendigo Bank for its sponsorship of the Paint in the Park and Cityscape events. And we appreciate the support from the Glen Eira Council.
JOIN
Becoming a GEAS member allows you to:
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Attend weekly art activity groups, either free or at a discounted rate
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Have your artwork shown in members’ exhibitions (at least once a year)
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Receive the free E-newsletter
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Get to know other artists in your local area
Membership fee:
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Annual fee – $35
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Joining fee (a one off fee) – $25
Please read the GEAS Rules before applying click here
Applicants need to be nominated by two existing members, so:
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Feel free to join in our activities, and
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Get to know other members while you consider joining
To become a member download the Membership Application Form click here
EXHIBITIONS
The Glen Eira Artists Society holds its annual exhibition at the Glen Eira City Council Gallery. These have traditionally been held around March-April. All GEAS members are welcome to participate and are entitled to exhibit two works each (unless otherwise advertised/allowed). The $15 cost per entry is subject to changes.
Opportunities may rise from time to time to participate in a range of solo or group shows in local or other venues. Notifications are regularly sent to the members about the Annual and other exhibition opportunities.
