Friends of TheNewDowse committeee. Photo: Nick Servian


THE NEW DOWSE Friends

TheNewDowse Friends are greatly valued members of our extended Dowse family. Like all good friends, they are extremely supportive and work alongside staff and volunteers to actively encourage and promote all things Dowse.

WHY JOIN?

* receive a quarterly newsletter that is designed to keep you up to date with all the latest Friends news, exhibition openings, gallery events and inside gallery info!

* invitations to special
NewDowse exhibition events

* regular visits organised to exhibitions and places of artistic interest (floor talks, private art collection tours, studio/gallery tours, architectural tours).

* opportunity to volunteer / assist on special Dowse projects if you so wish

* association with the annual Student Craft/Design Award which is sponsored by the Friends

* receive discounts from a variety of businesses (see details in newsletter) including Cafe Reka at TheNewDowse.

* become more closely involved with TheNewDowse and like-minded people.

Annual Membership :
Student / Senior Citizen $20
Individual $30
Family $50
Corporate $250

For further information please contact any of the following committee members:

Phyllis Mossman
Chairperson
Ph (04) 562 8323

Trish McCormack
Treasurer/Membership
Ph (04) 568 6892

Chris Wong Nam
Ph 021 738 246

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EVENTS & NEWSLETTER

Click here to view The NewDowse Friends newsletter

During the year, The NewDowse Friends hosts a variety of events from artist talks to tours.

Events & Opportunities

2008 Student Craft/Design Award Presentation
Wednesday 15 October 2008, 6-8pm

Artist Dick Frizzell introduces the Wallace Art Awards
Wednesday 15 October 2008, 6-8pm
This event is now BOOKED OUT

Annual Architecture Tour with Architects Roger Walker and Bruce Sedcole
Sunday 2 November 2008, afternoon


Friends $30 / Non-Friends $40

 

 

STUDENT CRAFT/
DESIGN AWARD

Sponsored by TheNewDowse Friends

For over 20 years TheNewDowse Friends have offered their support and encouragement to tertiary students through an award scheme designed to encourage innovation and creativity specifically in the areas of design and craft.

The annual award is open to all students currently enrolled in a tertiary level arts, craft or design programme; as well as to students who graduated in the previous year.

Prizes overall winner ($3000) and one merit award ($500)

Click here to find out about the 2008 winners

Click here to find out about the 2007 winners