Events & Activities

2023 Summer Events

2023 Summer Events

As the ArtsNational yer draws to a close, members won’t be starved of art and culture. Major exhibitions at our Partner AGNSW showcase two important artists. Louise BourgeoisHas the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day? 25 November 2023 – 28 April...

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Friends who learn together and laugh together

Friends who learn together and laugh together

ADFAS Shoalhaven ushered in spring with lunch at the magnificent property of Arthur Boyd at the Ramox Cafe on Sunday 22 October. This is an annual convivial gathering of friends who have learned together, laughed together, and enjoyed the delights of delicious treats...

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Retirement of our Patron, Patricia Robertson OAM

Retirement of our Patron, Patricia Robertson OAM

A luncheon was held at ‘Newstead’, Mullaley, the home of John and Julia Anderson, to commemorate the retirement of Julia’s mother, Patricia Robertson, OAM, of Coonabarabran as the patron of ADFAS. The occasion was attended by the National Association of ADFAS chair...

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Cairns School of Arts

Cairns School of Arts

Congratulations to Gaynor Ellis of ADFAS Cairns for completing a report on Cairns School of Arts. The 116 year old building has at various times been home to technical and adult education, many community groups and a library. After the latest of several additions, the...

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ADFAS Gold Coast Experience with the Queensland Ballet

ADFAS Gold Coast Experience with the Queensland Ballet

ADFAS Gold Coast members attended an exclusive event offered by the Queensland Ballet Foundation. Those who attended were treated to a tour of a world-class performing arts facility, viewed rehearsals for an upcoming production, and celebrated the day’s success with...

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2023 ADFAS Narrabri Young Arts Award

2023 ADFAS Narrabri Young Arts Award

ADFAS Narrabri presented its 2023 Young Arts award to the Narrabri Arts Eisteddfod committee at a recent arts lecture evening with London speaker Leslie Primo at The Crossing Theatre on May 15. Narrabri Arts Eisteddfod president Dianne Shann and music convenor Jenny...

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