Wieneke Archive Book 3 : Moreton Galleries 1960-61 Presscuttings

tel rupted with news of immediate adjacent. walked front the beach snot %,as tile, as many children ;tie I Mr. Gomersall's death. I V The site was a proposed to the camping area. 7th ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION OPENED BY ADMINISTRATOR re - 107. vas ety es- tas int tte tAUR CULTURAL LIFE IS NOT ALL THAT IT SHOULD BE. IF QUEENSLAND HAD MORE CONTESTS OF THIS TYPE, THEN THE WHOLE COMMUNITY WOULD BENEFIT." This was stated last Saturday by His Excellency, the Administra- tor, the Hon. Sir Alan Mansfield, when he officially opened the seventh annual exhibition of the Redcliffe Art Contest Society. First speaker at the opening ceremony was Mr. D. C. Roderick, presi- dent of the art society, who extended a cordial welcome to all present. He told of the society's pride in this year's exhibi- t Lion which had attracted a recorr' number of en- tries. The society was growing stronger and stronger every year. It was becoming harder each year to choose from the many paintings and s to decide which of them should be exhibited. After paying tribute to I the sponsors of the con- test and expressing thanks to his committee members, with special mention for the secretary, Miss A. Hooking, Mr. Roderick called upon Aid. H. W. Wightman, vice-president, to extend an official wel- come to the guests of (honour. - Ald. Wightman said that both the Mayor and Mayoress of Redclitte had deeply regretted not being able to attend the func- tion. as both were ardent supporters of the art con- test. On their behalf and on behalf of the citizens of Redcliffe, Ald. Wightman welcomed Sir Alan and Lady Mansfield and said everyone was well aware of the many demands made upon them. Their presence on this occasion would be an in- spiration to many. He then asked Sir Alan to officially open the exhibition. Sir Alan said it gave him and his wife much pleasure to attend such a function. CONGRATULATIONS He congratulated the art society on sponsor- ing the contest and on making it an annual affair. "This contest will provide a stimulus to artists in other States, particularly as the standard of paint- ing gets higher with each succeeding year." Sir Alan spoke of the difficult task which had confronted the judges when the entries in each 5 of the classes had proved cars to be so close. last "We don't all agree with cci- their judging, but then 698 there must always be some At who disagree and either , 42 criticism or commendation .ght is a good thing in art. lrst "All Queensianders are appreciative of beauty in a r t or ml- mi- rf, he a :ee hin .nd sP., tuft end ned age ..nty .ake Jail £5 £2 14 Ing the fa- as - lade ion - the A. its many forms and they know good things when they see them. "Some may not be understood - but it is all a matter of individual taste," Sir Alan said. The new class, "Child- ren's Activities," caught Sir Alan's attention and he thought that all the entries on display were of a very high standard. Sir Alan declared the exhibition open. Then came the presen- tation of prizes to winners of the various sections. A discourse by Mr. J. Wieneke, director of the Moreton Gallery, followed EXCELLENT JOB Mr. Wieneke said Red- cliffe had undoubtedly done an excellent Job for Queensland and had put a great deal of work into the exhibition. This year, approaches to the traditional and con- temporary styles of paint- ing had been separated. It was hard to part these two great cross sections and still assert the virtues of each. "The judges cannot please everyone, but so far there has been no egg throwing - I hope this will not happen before the day is over," he said. Mr. Wieneke was in full agreement with the awards made by his fellow judges and he extended con- gratulations to each of the winners. He expressed sympathy for those who did not see their work hung on the walls and said he wished that something could be Le done to help them, but he gave assurance that the judges had done their best with a task that was al- 9 ways hard. They had chosen impartially among Lea the many entries. 1: ABSTRACT ART Le9fr Mr. Wieneke said it N would take up far too 4, much time to try and s s broad difference be- Leav describe time vast and 1.1; tween the conventional Lelt2v; and abstract paintings, Leave but he urged spectators cause they were not stract pictures just be- RE. not to dismiss the ab- understood. ANZAC "A majority of artists Phone: over the years have proved to he right. There are >T PASSEN cardinal points which ap- ply to both classes and kawy-.9j. V f5 ti t), pr tri pit tht pre silt. Ca the I a Rec mreiftt there is good art on both :V sides," he said. app Moving a vote of thanks act! to Sir Alan Mansfield for Nicholson, M.L.A. State refu his attendance, Mr. D. E. rlt tierSpeaker, remarked' that though a charming place, peal, the Ace of Clubs Hall, al - was becoming too small for the exhibition. The art society would would have to start look- ing for larger premises where all the entries could be displayed, with more room for spectators. Rat Mr. Nicholson said the M ri people of Redcliffe felt it cliffsoa a privilege to have Sir and Alan and Lady Mansfield aces with them. carried with acclamation. iynauttil His vote of thanks was of p Mr. Nicholson was Mont accompanied by Mrs. Nich- O'Brien were also in the rnalBlri! olson, Mr. and Mrs. Reg Avent official party. Beside the dais, which ed gi masses of flowers and day, was decorated with foliage, tables of non- Me: competitive pottery and G. sculpture were also on were display. h Afternoon tea was served tecti'teI at the conclusion of the hope opening ceremony. Bran It......4,0^WoAr.0.1:11,,ri SitY^IWVifiAr'.- REDCLIFFF ROICD I i 7 $ Lt