Friends of Hazelhurst President's Report 2023
Membership
New and renewing members have been growing throughout the year. In January 2023 there were 444 members registered, at the end of December, the membership stands at 610.
Due to a strong membership and a healthy financial situation the committee was able to approve the purchases of twenty tables on lockable casters for the art studios at Hazelhurst and a new bedroom suite for the Broadhurst Cottage for the artists in residence program.
Website: The committee contracted Trina Johnson from
Fruitful Creative to create a new website for the Friends. We launched it in June.
WEBSITE STATS
| Nov 23 | Dec 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Visits | 166 | 205 |
| Page Views | 327 | 389 |
E-Newsletter
Members were emailed two FOH e-Newsletters via Mailchimp per month. Averaging 67% openings per e-Newsletter.
Social Media
Facebook: 219 followers.
Instagram: 122 posts, 752 followers, 206 following.
Membership Changes
As we near to celebrating 30 years for the Friends of Hazelhurst and the 25 years of Hazelhurst Art Centre, the Friends committee in consultation with the Hazelhurst staff agreed it was time to make changes to the Friends of Hazelhurst membership fees and benefits. We haven’t made a change like this in more than 10 years.
The Hazelhurst Art Centre did not renew the benefit of being a Friend, 10% discount on art classes.
Sebastian Goldspink, Director of Hazelhurst said, ‘to continue this offer would mean the cost of art classes would have to increase dramatically to cover costs and we don’t want to do that.’
There are many benefits of being a friend including artztalks, artist talks, tours, the Friends on Show annual exhibition and hopefully the enjoyment that comes from supporting Hazelhurst and its programs. The FOH committee 2024 is looking forward to working more closely with staff at Hazelhurst in promoting events around exhibitions and special event days plus more for our members to enjoy.
Thank you
Thank you to the very talented and committed committee members for their guiding assistance. Together we created the Friends event calendar which provided our members with a stimulating and educational program for everyone to participate and enjoy.
Karen O’Tool, Robyn Jordan, Myriam Pulger, Robert Mander, Monica Renaud, Jillane Mander, Alison Duff, Tamara Pavlovic.
The FOH committee wish to thank the very hard-working staff at Hazelhurst, for their continued support and assistance with our membership processes and promotion, the Friends on Show exhibition and suggesting new creative ideas for events has made the Friends 2023 year a success.
We are most grateful for the professional support with the creative flyers and guidance of our events through Stephanie in marketing.
The Friends of Hazelhurst committee rely on the following computer resources and companies to assist with the following tasks.
- Square – for the online payment of Friends on Show entry fee.
- Jot form- for the online artists application to Friends on Show.
- Cash Manager – to manage all the banking & financial transactions.
- Mailchimp – to create and deliver by email FOH e-Newsletter, Membership reminders and other event reminders and promotions at Hazelhurst Art Centre.
- Appastic – Membership manager data & base.
- Summers & Summers Accountants – for the annual Audit.
- Fruitful Creative – Website design.
Friends of Hazelhurst 2023 Events program and Art Awards.
List of Services
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Sutherland Shire Seniors FestivalList Item 1
Morning Tea in the Hazelhurst Cottage
- 8 February
- Attended by 35
Morning tea served with a tour of the Hazelhurst Cottage and surrounds. A brief history of the Broadhurst family, the house and garden were delivered by FOH committee members Robert Mander and Robyn Jordon.
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Friends on Show 2023
FOH members Annual Art exhibition in the Broadhurst Gallery, Hazelhurst.
- 8-18 April
- 101 Artist Participated.
- 160 attended the Opening, Saturday 8th April.
- 22 art works sold.
I’m delighted to have been a part of an exciting exhibition by local talented artists… it’s a privilege to be a member of Friends.
Looking forward to another opportunity to exhibit in such a beautiful gallery.
Jean Harrow.
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Friends on Show Artist talk and morning tea.
- Wednesday 12 April
- Friend Members $10
- Non-Members $15
- 10.30 – 12 noon
- 18 people attended.
5 artists spoke about their artwork in the Friends on Show exhibition, Broadhurst Gallery, followed by morning tea in the Cottage.
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Hazelhurst Cottage & Garden Party Afternoon tea and music.
- Saturday 6th May
- Gabriel Kerridge on violin, and Tim Doubinski on guitar.
This afternoon event focused on the Broadhurst Cottage and garden. An opportunity for members to view the cottage and enjoy friendship with other members.
Friend Members $15 Non-Members $20
ARTZTALKS
There were seven ARTZTALKS presented throughout the year.
- Magnificent Milan, Dr Nick Gordon.
- Mingei: Japanese Folk Craft, Dr Kathleen Olive.
- THE SYDNEY MODERN PROJECT, Steven Miller.
- An Artist’s Journey to Fowlers Gap, with artist Idris Murphy.
- Nature is not Perfect, May Barrie Sculptor 1918-2014, Graham Kime.
- Art in Science, Australian Floods in Infrared, Chad Ajamian.
- Bella Figura, Italy’s influence on Figurative Painting, Artist Steve Lopes
This event is an opportunity for the members and their guests to enjoy ART & CULTURE Lectures in the Hazelhurst Theatrette by experts in their field of work and interest.
Afterwards in the Hazelhurst Cottage tea & coffee is served.
Friends of Hazelhurst $10 | Non-members $15
225 people attended these talks.
The Sydney Modern Project
20 May
Reshaping and reinventing the Art Gallery of NSW, 150 years on. With Steven Miller
Having celebrated its 150th anniversary Steven Miller opens the doors to the changes that makes a revitalised AGNSW an art destination for the 21st century.
- 30 attended.
An Artist’s Journey to Fowlers Gap
17 June
An Artist’s Journey to Fowlers Gap
With artist Idris Murphy.
- 32 attended.
Art Awards sponsored by the Friends of Hazelhurst
Annually the Friends of Hazelhurst support local artists and HSC students by making available cash awards to the ARTEXPRESS exhibition, Hazelhurst ART ON PAPER AWARD and ART RULES exhibitions at Hazelhurst Arts Centre.
Anne Tyrrell
FOH President
2023
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