Come Explore The Launceston Art Society
The Launceston Art Society (LAS) began life as the Launceston Drawing Club over 133 years ago by a group of women who desired to devote time to the educational influences of the study of fine arts.
LAS Workshops, Art Appreciate and Exhibitions
The Launceston Art Society continues with the educational theme by providing workshops, art appreciation and exhibition opportunities for all members, both female and male.
All Forms of Visual Art and the Launceston Art Society
The Launceston Art Society is passionate about all forms of visual art and this is demonstrated by our catalogued Art Collection.
The works in the collection evolved from various workshops, Award winners and donations and includes noted artists such as Carlene Bullock, Joseph Zbukvic, John Orlando Birt, Robert Weare, Alex Szolomiak and Tom Samek.
Our Life Members also contribute a piece of art to be added to the collection upon receiving this statis.
Launceston Art Society Members
Launceston Art Society members have a wide spectrum of life skills and includes members from teaching, nursing, engineering, medical world and many other areas of employment as well as retirees and students.
Artistic skill levels range from professional award winning artists to novices – all are welcome.
We have multiple Glover Prize Finalists, winners of Meander Valley Art Award and NWAC at the Devonport Gallery as well as members who submit entries to the Archibald Prize. We look forward to celebrating our first finalists, hopefully in the near future , of this prestigious award – perhaps it could be you!
Weekly Meetings for the Launceston Art Society
The Launceston Art Society is located at the RSL Building, 313 Wellington Street, Launceston.
The studio is open every Wednesday between 10am to 3pm and is available to all members.
This is also the regular venue for social functions unless otherwise indicated. The Committee of LAS hold monthly meetings and the Executive meet as required. LAS currently hold their exhibitions at Legacy House, 59 York Street, Launceston – a space that is both easily accessed and welcoming.
Whereas workshops are held at our headquarters at 313 Wellington Street, Launceston also due to easy access and parking.
Warm, Friendly, Creative Environment
If you wish to be around other creatives then this is the place to meet and chat in a warm, friendly environment.
The LAS Lending Library
The Society also has a small lending library available to members as well as tea and coffee facilities.
The Focus of the Launceston Art Society
The following quote from The Launceston Art Society in Retrospect 1891-1983 catalogue “Art is certainly a great word, often much abused, but we do not claim to be Art, the aim of the Society only being to follow her as humble worshippers.”
This premise is still applicable today as a strong focus of the Society is to promote skill development via regular workshops in various styles of art practice and mediums.
Serving the Arts Community
The art community benefits from the activities of the art society as it assists with various skills development through regular workshops and exhibitions.
These events create opportunities for members to form networks with like minded people as well as provide a cultural experience for the community.
LAS have been fortunate to have developed a lovely relationship with both the RSL and Legacy House and this factor has created opportunities for the local community to interact with our creative members in easily accessible venues.
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Creating a Community & Friendship
One of the aims of the Launceston Art Society is to encourage a sense of community and friendship amongst our membership.
The LAS enjoy welcoming new members with a morning tea or soup and sandwich luncheon.
Monthly Launceston Art Society Gatherings
There is a monthly group named Art’n’About which meets the first Friday of the month in order to visit exhibitions, artist studios and exhibitions and, weather permitting, plein-air sessions.
The Society has recently commenced an Art Appreciation session to facilitate discussion of various artists and art movements – both national and internationally.
A Big Year for the Launceston Art Society
Our Society has been very busy this year. We are currently in the process of opening an exhibition “OUR CITY” at Legacy House, 59 York Street , running from the 11th June – 21st June, 2024.
This event has been very well supported by LAS members and we look forward to a successful event.
In October we are endeavouring to create a new style of exhibition with the intention of providing a significant first prize.
The intention is to open this exhibition to non -members and should help to raise the profile of the Launceston Art Society. This will be a great opportunity to publicly promote art – watch this space!
About the Art Society
The Launceston Art Society is located at the RSL Building, 313 Wellington Street, Launceston. 7250
The Studio is open 10am to 3pm Wednesday (except during Christmas Holidays). All Welcome and we look forward to see you!
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