You’re Invited to attend Evelyn Antonysen’s Exhibition & the Winter Writers Festival at Poatina
The Poatina is a hive of activity this winter with the Evelyn Antonysen “Synthesis” exhibition at the Poatina Tree Art Gallery and the Winter Writers Festival hosted by the Poatina Writers’ Group.
Where:
Poatina Tree Art Gallery
14 Gordon Street, Poatina 7302 Tasmania
Poatina Tree Art Gallery Exhibition
Synthesis: An Exhibition by Evelyn Antonysen. An exciting solo show of watercolours, acrylics and oils.
Currently until 2nd June.
Winter Writers Festival
Poatina Writers’ Group invites you to the Winter Writers’ Festival, from June 7 to July 14th, 2024.
A feast of writing, exhibition, readings, workshops and celebrations.
Exploring the Evelyn Antonysen Art Exhibition
Synthesis: An Exhibition by Evelyn Antonysen, brings together the elements of my life as a Tasmanian, my background in science and a passion for creating.
Primarily working in watercolour, my paintings are often more concerned with portraying atmosphere and mood, and capturing the light, than realistic rendition.
Broody skies, the colours of the golden hour, soft mists, sparkles on the water and fresh crisp days are all captured.
Texture is important to me, whether it be actual, as is the sand, shells or plants incorporated into some encaustic wax paintings, or suggested using paint.
The latter is the case in the watercolour of Guide Falls where the coolness of the moisture laden air contrasts with the solidity of the basalt columns and the tangled, spongy, fresh green moss.
Meet Jane Seychell: Capturing the Realism of a Moment in Time
A Love for Nature Shines Through Jane Seychell's Art My work captures the realism of a moment in time. I use colour pencils to blend hues and bring my art to life. My subjects range from childhood memories to the vibrant flora around me. A love for nature shines...
Out of Hand Exhibition by Members of Stitching and Beyond
Get along to this inspiring textile arts exhibition by members of Stitching and Beyond Inc at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre
Bay of Fires Seascape Workshop with John E Gibb
Come learn from one of Tasmania’s finest acrylic painters, John E Gibb, with his seascape painting workshop at Tin Dragon Art Retreat Cottages and stay in a beautiful location with wonderful food
The Winter Writers Festival Program at Poatina
Our biannual Winter Writers Festival brings together the diverse artists of the Poatina community with a focus on writing.
The festival will feature an exhibition of illustrated writing in The Poatina Tree Gallery along with readings, workshops and musical performances.
The Wordplay Exhibition
Wordplay, an exhibition of illustrated writing by Poatina residents and friends, will be on display in The Poatina Tree Gallery from 7 June–14 July 2024.
The Writing Corner
Cozy reading and writing corner in The Poatina General Store.
Free Wi-Fi available and a warming fire on cold days, read works by local writers or spend some time on your writing. From 7 June–14 July 2024.
Store opening hours Haiku with Sue
Festival Workshop
Workshop Saturday 8 June 2.00-4.00 pm
Book your place with Suzanne McKane on email suzannemckane1@gmail.com
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Bring a notebook and a pen and a picture prompt (if desired) Sunday 9 June 2 pm: Opening of ‘Wordplay’ exhibition in The Poatina Tree Art Gallery.
Meet-the-Writers Dinner
Saturday 15 June from 6.00 pm Meet-the-writers dinner at the Chalet followed by fireside readings Cost of $32 per person for roast dinner, dessert and hot drinks by the fire.
Please RSVP with numbers and dietary requirements to Jo Freitag below by 5th June.
“Open Mike” Readings
Sunday 16 June 2.00–3.30 pm “Open Mike” Readings at the Poatina Tree Art Gallery.
Bring your writing to read.
Another Arthurian Ambit
Saturday 6 July from 4.00 pm Another Arthurian Ambit in The Chalet Musical entertainment from Tara Falconer, Jo Freitag, Katherine Abetz and friends, at no cost.
Be seated by 3.45 pm for 4.00 pm start.
Presentations and Celebrations of the Wordplay Exhibition
Saturday 13 July from 2.00pm Presentations and Celebrations of the Wordplay exhibition In The Poatina Tree Art Gallery
Workshop: Creating Memorable Characters with Tamika Spaulding
Sunday 14 July 2.00-4.00 pm Workshop: Creating Memorable Characters with Tamika Spaulding
Book your place with Jo Freitag on email jo.freitag@poatinaarts.org.au
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Bring a notebook and a pen.
Exploring the Poatina Tree Art Gallery
The Poatina Tree Art Gallery showcases local artists and is enjoyed by all who visit it is an intimate space.
In conjunction with the Tiers Tea Lounge we provide a warm atmosphere to meet with friends and enjoy quality tea, coffee and food.
You can find a range of locally blown glassware, ceramics and small gifts for sale, as well as art works by our feature artists.
The Gallery and Tea Rooms are open on Fridays to Sundays from 10am – 4pm.
But we often open the gallery only on other days of the week so ring to confirm times before you visit.
With our Winter Writers Festival our associated events spread thought other community venues making the festival truly inclusive.
Workshops can be attended by young people as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Please book for workshops.
Unveiling the Canvas: A Guide for Artists to Discover Their Unique Creative Voice
Embark on the journey to find your creative voice with tips on self-discovery, techniques to explore and practical insights with Art Trails Tasmania.
Igniting Creativity Artists and Crafters Maximising Spoonflower’s Potential
Ignite creativity with Spoonflower and Art Trails Tasmania! Discover how artists and crafters maximise Spoonflower’s potential.
Discovering Evelyn Antonysen
Ulverstone artist, Evelyn Antonysen, has depicted the light, atmosphere and textures of the landscape of Tasmania for more than 30 years.
She has explored various painting media and won awards with most but her main love is watercolour.
Evelyn relates to Monet’s statement, “Other artists paint a bridge, a house, a boat, and that’s the end. I want to paint the air which surrounds the bridge, the house, the boat, the beauty of the air in which these objects are located”.
About the Winter Writers Festival and the Poatina Writers Group
Poatina Writers Group is a collective of writers that live in Poatina or have strong connections to our arts collective.
Our group includes Poets, Fiction and non-Fiction writers many of whom have been published, Playwrights and Lyricists. Performers and Slam Poets.
The Works Featured at the Poatina Winter Events
Evelyn Antonysen presents a wonderful range of watercolours in this exhibition as well and Acrylic and oil paintings, a range of cards and small artworks and a large range of small watercolours in matts ready to frame.
Some of our writers published works will be available for sale as well as illustrated writings from the exhibition.
Aside from the Meet the Writers Dinner all events are free. Come and celebrate with us.
About Poatina Arts
Poatina Arts is a vibrant arts collective located in the picturesque village of Poatina, Tasmania, on the edge of the Great Western Tiers world conservation area. Our vision is to be a thriving hive of inspired creativity, where people come alive.
The Poatina Arts collective incorporates the recently completed Alethea Mountain Retreat Arts Centre and Poatina Glass Studio, an integral part of the inspiring framework which is home for a small colony of resident and visiting artists, studios, workshops, and other events that attract 100’s of artists and visitors from around the globe each year.
Our regular events include a multi-discipline Faith and the Arts Summer School held each January, which has been running since 2002. There are also regular exhibition openings held in the The Poatina Tree Art Gallery throughout the year. Our Artist in Residence Program operates year-round and is open to all visual and performing artists. Please contact us for more information or an application form.
Arts facilities and enterprises at Poatina include:
- Poatina Glass Studio, Tasmania’s premier hot glass teaching facility, offering workshops in glass blowing and other hot glass techniques and studio access for glass artists,
- Arts Centre with multi-purpose visual arts space for art-making, workshops and exhibitions, plus individual artist studio spaces for hire and silversmithing facilities,
- The Poatina Tree Gallery and adjoining Tiers Tea Lounge, featuring works by artists living in or connected to Poatina, a popular place for artistic contemplation and social connection,
- Hot Glass Trailer, a specialised mobile facility which offers glassblowing demonstrations at the Tasmanian Craft Fair each year in Deloraine,
- Music Recording Studio,
- Ceramics Studio,
- Community Hall with theatre stage,
- The Poatina Chaletaccommodation and conferencing centre with View Café and Restaurant, motel, hostel and mountain cottages offering inspiring views of the tiers and valley.
Follow Poatina Arts on Facebook and explore the Poatina Arts website to be amazed by this dynamic creative community.
Artist Profile Stories
I want there to be more arts and crafts in our world, in our communities and in our own lives. Hopefully you’ve found this blog post inspiring and interesting.
So I’m creating, with your help, Art Trails Tasmania, allowing all of us who feel this love to create more of it.
And the Art Trails Tasmania blog is a key part of making this happen, telling the stories of members. It’s about what they have happening with workshops and classes, exhibitions, open studio trails, where to find their outlets, markets, fairs and festivals so you can shop their creations as well as their art and craft retreats.
Also being shared are the supporters of our artists, the galleries, shops, cafes, art societies and groups, places to stay and artist in residencies.
Discover Inspiring Tasmanian Artists
A Love for Recreating Nature and Sharing Skills with Lynda Young
Meet Botanical Artist Lynda Young I love to recreate nature whether plant or animal. I get a buzz from being able to do this comparatively easily and enjoy the creative process. Of course I love the positive comments from friends and always get a rush of pride when I...
How a Scientist Becomes a Botanical Artist with Tanya Scharaschkin
Meet Artist & Botanist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin and Share in Her Joy Being able to use art as a way to share my scientific interest in plants brings me immense joy. The natural beauty of Tasmania is just a constant source of inspiration. Even before I “became an...
Be Intrigued by the Smaller Treasures of the Heart Shaped Island with Helene Boyer
Meet Glass Artist Helene Boyer Who Is Constantly Inspired by Tasmanian Nature My artistic practice is totally grounded in the fact that I am Tasmanian – a proud resident of this heart-shaped island at the bottom of the world whose precious natural beauty always...
