Recent and Upcoming Exhibitions
A Country Life (22nd November 2009-6th December 2009)
This year, Jan moved to the Old Stationmaster's House in Yass and has painted a series of Australian country scenes - gorgeous landscapes and quaint, peaceful cottages. A Country Life celebrates Jan's passion to live in a small country town. There will be several local Yass landscapes and cottages featured in this exhibition which capture that elusive peaceful dream of a quiet cottage in the country.
The 150 year old Stationmaster's House next to the heritage listed Yass Town Railway Station, provides Jan with an opportunity to have a home studio and private gallery.
A Country Life exhibition can be viewed at the Old Stationmaster's House, 30 Dutton Street, Yass. The exhibition runs from Sunday, 22nd November, 2009 to Sunday, 6th December, 2009. Opening times are 9.00am to 5.00pm daily.
A Taste of Venice and Tuscany (25th October 2008 - 9th November 2008)
An exhibition of recent oil paintings from Jan's 2007 trip to Italy, featuring Burano, Venice, Florence, San Gimignano, Montalcino, San Miniato and Casole d'Elsa.
The exhibition can be viewed at the Southside Gallery, Southside Community Services, Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah, from 25th October - 9th November 2008).
The Gallery will be open from 9am -5pm weekdays and 10am-4pm weekends and public holiday.
Coastal Moods (24 February 2007 - 16 March 2007)
Jan Matson is showing a new collection of works in an exhibition ‘Coastal Moods’. The oil paintings are from recent visits to the coasts of Australia and are to be on show at the Southside Gallery.
Some of the beaches depicted are Fraser Island, Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay, down to many of the holiday favourites on the south coast of New South Wales, including Tuross, Broulee and Bermagui. Also featured are the Victorian beaches of Brighton Bay, St Kilda and Lakes Entrance.
She is attracted to the vibrant, ever-changing colours of the evening skies over the ocean, the early sunrises, and the calming effect of the rolling waves at dusk.
Jan has captured the enchanting moods of the coast of Australia; the memories of all our summers.
The exhibition can be viewed at the Southside Gallery, Southside Community Services, Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah, from February 24th to March 16th 2007.
The gallery will be open from 9am to 5pm weekdays and 11am to 4pm weekends.
Sojourn In Europe (11 March 2006 - 19 March 2006)
Jan Matson is showing a collection of works from recent trips overseas. Countries include Italy, France and the Adriatic Coast.
Jan has travelled extensively in Europe bringing back ideas for paintings. She is particularly drawn to the old landscape, architecture and street scenes of provincial Europe. She finds the contrast to Australian life very inspirational and her eye for colour and light make her work appealing to lovers of this part of the world. Her greatest passion is for the small, ancient towns in Italy and France. This exhibition features paintings of San Gimignano, Sienna, Assisi, Arles, Paris, Rouen, Honfleur, Dubrovnik and many other popular as well as out of the way places.
For the Southside Gallery, the showing of works of local artists is a new venture. The exhibition can be viewed at the Southside Gallery, Southside Community Services, Boolimba Cres, Narrabundah, from 11th to 19th March, 11am - 4pm weekends and 9am – 5pm weekdays.
Journey to Croatia and the Adriatic (7 May 2005 - 12 May 2005)
An exhibition featuring paintings from Jan's recent visit to Croatia. The exhibition will be held at the Croatia Deakin Sports and Social Club, Grose Street, Deakin ACT.
Opening times:
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May: 11am to 10pm
Monday 9th May: 5:30pm to 10pm
Tuesday 10th May: 5:30pm to 10pm
Wednesday 11th May: 5:30pm to 10pm
Thursday 12th May: 11am to 10pm
Yarralumla Gallery (20 March 2005 - 24 April 2005)
The Yarralumla Gallery will be featuring many of Jan's paintings over a five week period. The collection consists of a selection of paintings from earlier exhibitions in addition to a variety of new ones.
Location:
Yarralumla Gallery
Weston Park Rd (opp. Nursery)
Yarralumla ACT
Phone: (02) 6260 5253
Tuggeranong Arts Centre (7 August 2004 - 22 August 2004)
The Tuggeranong Arts Centre will be featuring twenty-five of Jan's paintings over a two week period. The collection consists of a selection of paintings from the An Affair With France exhibition in addition to a variety of new ones.
An Affair With France (29 May 2004 - 30 May 2004)
An exhibition of oil paintings from Jan's trip to France in early 2003. The Urambi Village Community Centre, Gate B, Crozier Circuit, Kambah ACT. To be opened by journalist and author Crispin Hull.
A Villa in Tuscany (3 May 2003 - 4 May 2003)
A joint exhibition with Ian Sharpe, Illustrator and Cartoonist, The Canberra Times held at Urambi Village Kambah ACT. Opened by Ted Quinlan, MLA (ACT Deputy Chief Minister and Treasurer).
A Room With Many Views (15 April 2002 - 17 April 2002)
A joint exhibition with Ian Sharpe showcasing paintings of Europe held at Urambi Village, Kambah, ACT. Exhibition opened by Ted Quinlan, MLA (ACT treasurer).
Collected Works (20 November 2000 - 27 September 2000)
A joint exhibition with Ian Sharpe held at Urambi Village Kambah, ACT.
Coral Coast Art Gallery
A selection of Jan's paintings featuring Australian landscapes are on permanent display at the Coral Coast Online Art Gallery.
From the Bush to the Sea (11 February 2000 - 13 February 2000)
A joint exhibition with Therese Dowling held at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre.
A Love Affair with Colour (14 September 2000 - 15 September 2000)
A solo exhibition held at the Forrest Inn, Forrest.
The Canberra Times Outdoor Art Show (1 March 1998 - 5 March 1998)
Selected as a featured artist.
An exhibition of Oil Paintings, Floriade (10 October 1998 - 14 October 1998)
Various paintings exhibited at the annual Canberra Floriade festival.
Aspects of Australia Exhibition (10 October 1997 - 14 October 1997)
Exhibited as featured artist. Held in Chapman, ACT.
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