Cooktown School of Art Society Inc/Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery
The Cooktown School of Art Society Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery displays and sells original art works from the Cooktown area.
Balinga Story by Helen Gordon
Formed in 1978 by a Cooktown group interested in improving their artistic skills.
In 1988 the dream of having their own art gallery was realised and in 1998 named for Elizabeth Guzsely. See the Elizabeth Guzsely story at http://www.cooktownart.com.au/gallery_history.html . The gallery is located at 125 Charlotte Street.
Art works by are by local artists in a variety of medium and styles. These include oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolour, mixed media, charcoal, graphite, pen & ink and indigenous art linked to local cultural traditions.
Individual artists have the chance to improve their artistic skills through learning, sharing, exhibiting and selling their art. We try to enjoy art and have fun!
Ph: (07) 40 695 322
www.cooktownart.com.au
Coming soon ....
July 8th Elizabeth Johns - Time to Land Exhibition
August 13-14 Maxine Thomson Pastel Portrait Workshop
Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery, 125 Charlotte Street, Cooktown
Pastel Portraiture
Day 1. Introduction and Demonstrations
Day 2. Demonstrations
Fee: $60 non-members, $50 members (booking deposit $20)
Contact Faye Pini 0434356362 or contact Jean Haack ph 40603968 to make a booking.
For more on Maxine's art see her website at www.maxinethompsonartist.com/ who has been named as master pastellist by the Pastel Society of Australia.
