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Foyer Gallery

Each month in the foyer of the Peninsula Arts studios we hold a mini exhibition of artworks by one of our member artists. These posts feature samples of their work along with a brief overview of their art background, achievements, artistic goals and sources of inspiration. Enjoy!

Most of the artworks are for sale. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing an artwork.

Oil painting of a strelitzia flower by Veronica CunninghamVeronica Cunningham

Veronica Cunningham – Oil Painting Exhibition

Veronica particularly loves painting with oil paint because of the richness of texture and depth of colour that is achieved. Her subject matter reflects her appreciation and love of birds, flowers and beach scenes around the Mornington Penininsula.
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GardenTea - oil painting by Jenni Guilfloyle of a fine china floral teacup with a blue wren perched on it and flowers and foliage in the background.Jenni Guilfloyle

Foyer Exhibition – Jenni Guilfoyle

Jenni is a figurative oil painter who uses birds, nature and sometimes teacups to create a whimsical story ...
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Glenda Pitt Foyer Life Drawing Exhibition - 2 female nude drawings in black framesArtwork Glenda Pitt, Photo Leoni Jenkin

Glenda Pitt – Life Drawing Exhibition

Glenda Pitt treated us to a lovely life drawing exhibition during August and kindly donated the proceeds to Fusion, an organisation that supports people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
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Beleura Folly by Rob Meredith - Pastel painting of a partly ruined brick garden folly with columns and an urn in the centre.Rob Meredith

Pastel Exhibition by Rob Meredith

Our July foyer exhibition featured a selection of beautiful vibrant pastel paintings by Rob Meredith. Rob loves to incorporate lots of fine detail in his pastel paintings. He must have endless patience to achieve this with pastel!
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Elizabeth Hickey - The Principle of Pleasure1 Hand Coloured Linocut - detail. Skeleton in soapy bathtub with black cat, indoor plants and candles.Elizabeth Hickeyl

Exhibition by Elizabeth Hickey and Rachel Bonnici

Through May, Elizabeth and Rachel showcased some of their delightfully quirky and very clever linocut and etching artwork in our Foyer Gallery. If you're wondering why Elizabeth's domestic landscape is populated by skeletons ...
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Detail from "Bees" - watercolour by JoanDenner. Lots of different types of bees in flight.JoanDenner

Joan Denner Exhibition

Over April the PAS foyer was buzzing thanks to a beautiful, eclectic collection of oil and watercolour paintings by our very talented member Joan Denner.
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Children's art installation featuring brightly coloured undersea creatures against a painted undersea backdrop.Peninsula Arts Society Inc, Leoni Jenkin

Under the Sea Exhibition

Grab your snorkel and flippers and venture into the deep blue sea with our Upstart 7-11 kids.
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Artwork by Paola Ditel depicting stylized Buddha face, lotus flower, leaves and a starry sky background.Paola Ditel

Paola Ditel Exhibition

Paola Ditel provided us with some New Year inspiration with this display of her diverse artwork ...
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Maria Radun - Proteas - Oil on Canvas. Bunch of flowers featuring red proteas.Maria Radun

Maria Radun Exhibition

Maria Radun brightened up our winter visits to the studios with a delightful exhibition of her artwork.
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Detail - Tropical Sunrise - semi-abstract acrylic painting of leaf patterns in bright oloursby Paula PetersenPaula Petersen

Paula Petersen Exhibition

Pop into the Peninsula Arts studios to enjoy an exhibition of Paula Petersen's beautiful acrylic, pastel and oil paintings.
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Oil painting by Jacqui Simpson of a riverscape with a full moon reflecting in the water.Jacqui Simpson

Jacqui Simpson Exhibition

Jacqui Simpson treated us to a sample of her acrylic and oil painting in a recent Foyer Gallery exhibition.
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Landscape By Michael LordMichael Lord

Michael Lord Exhibition

Our August exhibition has featured the striking work of Peninsula Arts Librarian Michael Lord.
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Portrait of a brown dog lying on blue and white floral fabric by Margaret ReesMargaret Rees

Margaret Rees Exhibition

Through July we have been treated to a colouful display of paintings by Margaret Rees.
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"Coffin Bay National Park" - pastel painting of sand dunes and seashore, by Barbara O'Brien

Barbara O’Brien Exhibition

Don't miss this beautiful exhibition of Barbara O'Brien's acrylic and pastel paintings in the Peninsula Arts Foyer Gallery.
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