An art exhibition of Barbara Ashford Wood's paintings was held from the 21st to the 31st of March 2001 at the Australian Guild of Realist Artists Galleries in Camberwell. The exhibition was a fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). In this photo, the artist poses for a photo with one of her paintings. The upcoming event was promoted in the Vol 14 Issue 01, Autumn 2001 edition of Update with a photo of one of Barbara's paintings on page 17.COL photo of a woman standing beside a painting on an easel. At the top of the easel is a small sign, with the text "TRIPLE A CLUB". Further down (below the painting) is another sign, with the text "RAFFLE PRIZE" (underlined), "In the Yarra Valley", "Donated by Barbara Ashford Wood", "$2 ticket". Hanging on a door behind the woman is a blue and gold 'Arthritis Victoria' banner. Beside the door (and behind the easel), there is a large curtained window.[in black ink] March 2001?arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, art exhibition, fundraising, barbara ashford wood, artist, guild galleries, guild house, australian guild of realist artists galleries, agra, update, 2001

Calendar made for the "McCallum House Appeal. Three artists were involved by producing black and white sketches of areas in Ballarat. Peter Bryan was born in Castlemaine and studied architecture. Exhibited his work and his paintings are included in private collections. William Mansel Bolitho was a full time teacher at Ballarat North Technical School. He was admitted as a member of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, c1980. Graham Hawley was born in Bendigo and studied at the Bendigo School of Mines and RMIT. He lectured in graphic design at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education.1983 calendar with drawings of Ballarat scenes by Graham Hawley, Peter Bryan and Bill Bolitho.calendar, mccallum house appeal, artists, pictorial ballarat, peter bryan, mansel bolitho, graham hawley, australian guild of realist artists

An example of greeting cards produced by charities as fundraisers. This familiar scene of a tram descending the Collins Street hill to Swanston Street has been included in the work of many artists and photographers since the 1890s. Here the accomplished artist, Eliza Szarukan, depicts a W class tram and motor vehicles along a rain-drenched Collins Street under clouded skies. The wet road reflects the outline of some of the buildings above. Eliza Szarukan (1927-2015) studied art in Hungary and moved to Australia in 1949, becoming a member of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists.Yields information about artistic representation of Melbourne's streetscapesColoured greeting card with copy of a painting and greeting on front, words of greeting inside and artist's name on rear.On front: 'Season's Greetings; inside 'Proceeds of the sale of this card to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Christmas Greetings and Every Good Wish for the New Year'; on the rear: 'Collins Street, Melbourne by Eliza Szarukan, AGCC Printed in Australia'greeting cards, fundraisers, collins street hill, swanston street, eliza szarukan, w class tram, hungary, australian guild of realist artists, 1890s

An art exhibition of Barbara Ashford Wood's paintings was held from the 21st to the 31st of March 2001 at the Australian Guild of Realist Artists Galleries in Camberwell. The exhibition was a fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). In this photo, Barbara Ashford Wood is standing in front of some of her paintings with the director of The Guild Galleries, Brenda Innes, CEO of Primelife Corporation, Ted Sent, and Arthritis Victoria President, Bruce Dyson. The photo appears on page 2 of the Vol 14 Issue 03, Spring 2001 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It is captioned: "At a recent exhibition of paintings by Barbara Ashford Wood at the Guild Galleries in Camberwell. (l to r): Brenda Innes, gallery director, Ted Sent, CEO Primelife Corporation, the artist, and Bruce Dyson, president of Arthritis Victoria, which benefited from the proceeds of the event." The event was initially promoted with a photo of one of Barbara's paintings on page 17 of the Vol 14 Issue 01, Autumn 2001 edition of Update.COL photo of four people, standing in a row, posing for a photo. They are all smiling. One of the women is holding a large bouquet of flowers. On the wall behind them, several paintings are displayed.[In black ink handwritten onto white label] 2 [circled]; [in black ink typed onto white label] The Guild Galleries in Camberwell was the setting for an exhibition of paintings by Barbara Ashford Wood (second from right). To a backdrop of some of her works, Barbara pictured with (from left): Brenda Innes gallery director, Ted Sent CEO Primelife Corporation and Bruce Dyson, president of Arthritis Victoria which benefited from the proceeds of the event.; [in black ink, handwritten onto white label] published in Update Sept. 2001; March 2001arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, art exhibition, fundraising, barbara ashford wood, artist, guild galleries, guild house, australian guild of realist artists galleries, agra, brenda innes, director, ted sent, primelife corporation, ceo, bruce dyson, president, update, 2001

Robert Thomas Miller Born in Melbourne in 1916 Studied commercial art at RMIT and for many years worked as graphic designer and design director at ACI Ltd. Member of the Victorian Artists's Society (Council member since 1965), Australian Guild of Realist Artists, Old Water Colour Society Club (past president), Australian Watercolour Institute, Hughesdale Arts Group (past president), Burnie (Tas.) Coastal Art Group. His watercolours have won over 40 major awards, including Victorian Artists' Society, 1973 Artist of the Year Award, and the Rotary Club of Camberwell Watercolour Prize (twice). Represented in many Australian collections both public and private.Maritime artRobert T. Miller, Mission to Seafarers Victoria CollectionA framed and glazed mat mounted watercolour painting by award winning artist Robert T Miller in ''landscape" format showing moored, masted ships; The modern frame is of moulded or carved wood with appearance of brushed gilt type gilding; image is mounted with pale grey window mount; Backing sealed with paper wire strand hanging system;Artist signed front lower right corner of painting in black ink; no date; sepia label adhered on top centre Verso with artist bio and brief CV ; Other exhibition labels adhered ; inscription describing acquisition and title of work; ( details TBA) M3 in black markerharbour, dockside, artwork, marine art, robert thomas miller, robert t. miller, watercolour, artwork-paintings

Robert Thomas Miller Born in Melbourne in 1916 Studied commercial art at RMIT and for many years worked as graphic designer and design director at ACI Ltd. Member of the Victorian Artists's Society (Council member since 1965), Australian Guild of Realist Artists, Old Water Colour Society Club (past president), Australian Watercolour Institute, Hughesdale Arts Group (past president), Burnie (Tas.) Coastal Art Group. His watercolours have won over 40 major awards, including Victorian Artists' Society, 1973 Artist of the Year Award, and the Rotary Club of Camberwell Watercolour Prize (twice). Represented in many Australian collections both public and private.Maritime ArtRobert T. Miller, Mission to Seafarers Victoria CollectionContemporary framed in limed wood, mounted and glazed watercolour painting by R.T. MILLER in portrait format. Mat mount is white. Image features freighter with black hull at mooring in dockland setting; wire hanging systemInterpretation label adhered to back, includes photographic portrait of the artist Value on label Signature M4 in black markermarine painting, port melbourne, artwork, docklands, tug boat, robert thomas miller, robert t. miller, r.t. miller, artwork-paintings, tugboat

Annemieke Mein OAM is a Dutch-born Australian textile artist, based in Sale, Gippsland, who has drawn acclaim nationally and from abroad for her vivid recreations of Australian endemic fauna and flora. She was the first textile artist to be made a member of Wildlife Art Society of Australasia and the Australian Guild of Realist Artists. Mein is celebrated for making exquisite and accessible work that sits at the intersection of fine art, natural history and craft. Her intricate stitched works bring to life insects, birds, plants, and the Australian landscape with astonishing detail and sensitivity. Combining technical mastery with deep environmental awareness, Mein’s art resonates with audiences by celebrating the beauty of the natural world. She is admired not only for elevating textiles beyond the realm of domestic craft, but also for inspiring wonder and respect for Australia’s biodiversity. Her ability to blend fine art, storytelling, and natural history has made her one of Australia’s most beloved textile artists.

Annemieke Mein OAM is a Dutch-born Australian textile artist, based in Sale, Gippsland, who has drawn acclaim nationally and from abroad for her vivid recreations of Australian endemic fauna and flora. She was the first textile artist to be made a member of Wildlife Art Society of Australasia and the Australian Guild of Realist Artists. Mein is celebrated for making exquisite and accessible work that sits at the intersection of fine art, natural history and craft. Her intricate stitched works bring to life insects, birds, plants, and the Australian landscape with astonishing detail and sensitivity. Combining technical mastery with deep environmental awareness, Mein’s art resonates with audiences by celebrating the beauty of the natural world. She is admired not only for elevating textiles beyond the realm of domestic craft, but also for inspiring wonder and respect for Australia’s biodiversity. Her ability to blend fine art, storytelling, and natural history has made her one of Australia’s most beloved textile artists.

Annemieke Mein OAM is a Dutch-born Australian textile artist, based in Sale, Gippsland, who has drawn acclaim nationally and from abroad for her vivid recreations of Australian endemic fauna and flora. She was the first textile artist to be made a member of Wildlife Art Society of Australasia and the Australian Guild of Realist Artists. Mein is celebrated for making exquisite and accessible work that sits at the intersection of fine art, natural history and craft. Her intricate stitched works bring to life insects, birds, plants, and the Australian landscape with astonishing detail and sensitivity. Combining technical mastery with deep environmental awareness, Mein’s art resonates with audiences by celebrating the beauty of the natural world. She is admired not only for elevating textiles beyond the realm of domestic craft, but also for inspiring wonder and respect for Australia’s biodiversity. Her ability to blend fine art, storytelling, and natural history has made her one of Australia’s most beloved textile artists.

Annemieke Mein OAM is a Dutch-born Australian textile artist, based in Sale, Gippsland, who has drawn acclaim nationally and from abroad for her vivid recreations of Australian endemic fauna and flora. She was the first textile artist to be made a member of Wildlife Art Society of Australasia and the Australian Guild of Realist Artists. Mein is celebrated for making exquisite and accessible work that sits at the intersection of fine art, natural history and craft. Her intricate stitched works bring to life insects, birds, plants, and the Australian landscape with astonishing detail and sensitivity. Combining technical mastery with deep environmental awareness, Mein’s art resonates with audiences by celebrating the beauty of the natural world. She is admired not only for elevating textiles beyond the realm of domestic craft, but also for inspiring wonder and respect for Australia’s biodiversity. Her ability to blend fine art, storytelling, and natural history has made her one of Australia’s most beloved textile artists.

Annemieke Mein OAM is a Dutch-born Australian textile artist, based in Sale, Gippsland, who has drawn acclaim nationally and from abroad for her vivid recreations of Australian endemic fauna and flora. She was the first textile artist to be made a member of Wildlife Art Society of Australasia and the Australian Guild of Realist Artists. Mein is celebrated for making exquisite and accessible work that sits at the intersection of fine art, natural history and craft. Her intricate stitched works bring to life insects, birds, plants, and the Australian landscape with astonishing detail and sensitivity. Combining technical mastery with deep environmental awareness, Mein’s art resonates with audiences by celebrating the beauty of the natural world. She is admired not only for elevating textiles beyond the realm of domestic craft, but also for inspiring wonder and respect for Australia’s biodiversity. Her ability to blend fine art, storytelling, and natural history has made her one of Australia’s most beloved textile artists.

Noel COUNIHAN (04 Oct 1913 - 05 Jul 1986) This lino cut is the second largest version of Counihan's Laughing Christ series of linocuts from the 1970s. Janet McKenzie in her book 'Noel Counihan' (1986, p. 25) uses Counihan's quote in his description of the Laughing Christ series of art works: "Once again the armies of the Western world were moving against people behind the image of Christ: they were Christian armies. The American and Australian armies in Vietnam had their chaplains with them and were slaughtering Buddhists, as well ironically enough, as Vietnamese Catholics". Counihan's fury at the blood shed and massacre of war behind the image of Jesus is evident in his ironic portrayal of a Laughing Christ. Was this what Jesus was about? Not likely! This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. Description by Dr Susan Paterson Framed linocut, the second large version of the Laughing Christ series. The linocut was commissioned by the Print Council of Australia for members' annual subscription and printed on Japanese paper by William Caulfield & Sons, Melbourne.art, artwork, noel counihan, counihan, printmaking, available, christ, linocut printmaking, print council of australia, workers art guild, social realist, social realism, expressionist artist