PHOTO ARTS CLUB. TWEED

We are a photographic club with traditional values and contemporary ideas, for photographers who love taking pictures and want to learn, practice, develop and exhibit their skills within a sharing club environment,

PHILOSOPHY/MISSION STATEMENT  
Our emphasis is on developing a fellowship within which the art of photography, in all its forms and skill levels, is encouraged, respected, shared and celebrated by all.  We respect and value the combined knowledge of our membership and endeavour to share this by giving what we know and receiving what we don’t know, and doing so with a generosity of spirit. 
Whilst the artistry of the end product is our main goal, the processes involved, in all its forms and preferences, should always be, both satisfying and fun. 
We believe that this simple philosophy creates a space within which members can achieve their own aspirations, and do so within an environment of mutual respect and celebration. 

MEETINGS
Meetings are held twice a month, from 7.30 pm to 9.30 ish EDST.  Our ‘Group Study’ evening is on the 2nd Wednesday and our ‘Competition Evening’ is on the 4th Wednesday of each month.  In addition ‘Field Trips’ are organized for the Sundays following ‘Competition Evenings.’  Social and other member generated meetings are also arranged.
Our programme is built around our philosophy with an emphasis on participation. Group Study evenings are member generated and open to large and/or small and even one on one study groups.
Competition Evenings are soft in nature with accent on positive and constructive feedback.  The emphasis is on personal aims and improvement rather than competition for its own sake. There are two categories; Advanced and Beginners.
Judging in its literal and, often practiced format, is not encouraged. 
Awarded ‘Photos of the Month’ are displayed on this site.  Annual exhibitions and publishing of members images are ongoing.
See ‘Group Studies’ and ‘Competition Evening’ under the MEETINGS tab for further information.

COMMUNICATION
Our website is the official channel through which the club communicates with its members and members with it.  Items posted in the FORUM and FEEDBACK facilities, on any subject, are always welcomed and will be responded to.

LOCATION
We meet at the South Tweed Sports Club located at 4, Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed. NSW 2486  MAP

FACILITIES
We enjoy first class meeting facilities and are building up a range of high quality display and tutorial equipment including a PC, Projector and LCD screens.

MEMBERSHIP
The Photo Arts Club fee is $40pa. Juniors (Under18) are half price and a family couple cost $60pa.
There is also a South Tweed Sports Club membership fee of $10pa. 
Prospective members should join the South Tweed Sports Club first, and then complete an application form for Photo Arts Club membership.
There is also a door fee of $2 per attendance. PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Members also enjoy, via our sponsors, favourable cost savings for equipment and printing services.

COMMITTEE
Members are encouraged to take part in the organization and running of the Club.  Here again the philosophy is participation.  In this regard it is our policy to create many small tasks, thereby making each task an enjoyable rather than an onerous one.
We thrive on keeping the ball rolling, enjoying what we do, how we do it and the comradeship that’s generated.

Please take a look at our site.  Much more information is accessible when you become a member.
Please ring Frank on:  0755999528 or use the CONTACT US facility if you require further information or wish to give us some feedback.

JOINING THE CLUB.  You can come to a maximum of two meetigs before making a decision to join.  Once decided, all you need to do is fill in a couple of forms & pay the fees.  Then you're part of who we are.  ENJOY THE JOURNEY.