Past events

July 28th to Tues, 12th Sept., 2017 Exhibition by the Artists of Crows Nest at The Nest Cafe, Crows Nest

Exhibition theme subject "Seascapes" ... and including work of the Feature Artist A W Morton - Abstracts and Floral Abstracts.

with: WINE AND CHEESE OPENING - Friday, 28th July, 6.00 - 8.00 pm at the Nest Cafe, Crows Nest.

Abstracts and Floral Abstracts by A W Morton

June 2017 - Somerset Art Awards

June 2017 saw A W Morton winner of the Somerset Bendigo Bank Art Awards "Best of Show Prize" with his Oil on Canvas "Still Life with Proteas, Porcelain, Pottery & Fruit".

The Gala Opening of the Somerset Bendigo Bank Art Awards for 2017 was held on Friday, 16 June with he winners being awarded their prizes. Bill was awarded the prestigious "Bendigo Bank Best of Show Prize" from the 300 works of art on show.

The award wining art can be viewed on the Somerset Art Society web pages. https://www.sasiart.com.au/somerset-art-awards-2017

"Still Life with Proteas, Porcelain, Pottery & Fruit" (2017)
Oil on Canvas 780mm x 1080mm framed

January 2017 Seven News Interview by Natalie Weyman with Bill on his project of capturing moments in history with his art.

September 2016 On location "Mt Lofty & the Quarry" Toowoomba

Bill was on location during September working on his latest project "Mt Lofty & the Quarry". Bill has also featured in a Seven News segment. Click the image below to view the segment.

April/May 2016 On location Victoria Street Toowoomba

Bill on location at Victoria street Toowoomba working on a water colour "Toowoomba Under Construction" .

Bill talks about his motivation for "Toowoomba Under Construction"

Bill Morton on location with "Toowoomba Under Construction"

Detail of "Toowoomba Under Construction" 700mm x 570mm .

May/June 2016 On location Near the Hotel Norville Toowoomba

Bill with his new work "View from northern side".

"Quickie" Sketch for proposed work "View from northern side".

Proposed work 2016

Quickie Sketch for proposed work "View from Northern side Gate 2".

Quickie Sketch for proposed work "Esk Saw Mill".

Quickie Sketch for proposed work "Mt Lofty & the Quarry".

Dalby - Range Art Exhibition presents Variety

4th July - 8th August - A variety of artists from the Range Artists Co-op. showcasing a unique diverse exhibition of works to be held at the Dalby Art Gallery 107.

Crows Nest - Major solo exhibition by A W Morton

12th August - 6th September 2015 - Bill is currently planning a major solo art exhibition of drawings at the Crows Nest Regional Art Gallery.

Crows Nest - From The Range

9th September - 11 October 2015 - Exhibition of members of the range artists at the Crows Nest Regional Art Gallery. Opening 1:30 pm Sunday 13th September.

Range Artists Exhibition - Lockyer Valley Regional Art Gallery, Gatton Qld
9th July - 12th August 2012

A collection of art produced by the Range Artists will be on display at the Lockyer Valley Regional Art Gallery at Gatton Qld, from Monday the 9th July to Sunday the 12th August 2012.

Artworks will be on display and available for purchase.

'Patrick street laidley'
From the original pen and ink drawing by AW Morton
Size: 500mm x 610mm
(Limited edition signed prints will be available for purchase.)

In-Studio Art Trail – 21st and 22nd April 2012

> View the In-Studio Art Trail brochure    > View website

The In-studio Art Trail is an artist "studio crawl", rather like a pub crawl, or
progressive dining!

For the two days, 21st and 22nd of April, treat yourself to some of the finest art and craft the region has to offer.

Ten artists open their studios to public viewing based on a 30–40km round car trip in the Hampton/Crows Nest district.

Meet the artists, view their work in situ or in studio! Discover their work, style, techniques etc. Artists include painters, jewellers and sculptors.

For further information contact:
Margaret Donkin
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