Half Dozen Group of Artists

The Half Dozen Group of Artists is an art society based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Established in 1941, the group encourages the development of local artists and holds an annual exhibition in Brisbane.[1]

## History

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The society was founded on 9 April 1941 by six artists, led by Lilian Pedersen.[2] ?The other founders were Mona Elliott (the first chairperson), Frank Sherrin, Rosalie Wilson, Leonard Shillam and Ann Ross. [3] Its patron was James Vincent Duhig.[4]

The Group was based for many years in the St Mary's art studio, beneath the church hall of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane. It now operates workshops from a studio at 37 Quarry Rd, Sherwood.

Founding members included sculptor Lewis Jarvis Harvey.[5]

In 2021 the Half Dozen Group of Artists Inc. celebrates its 80th birthday. The Annual Exhibition continues as a major feature of its history and events.[6]

## References

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1. ^ "Blue theme for Half Dozen Group of Artists exhibition at Petrie Terrace". Wynnum Herald. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
2. ^ "Half Dozen Group of Artists Collection" (PDF). University of Queensland Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
3. ^ "A Brief History". HDG Artists. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
4. ^ "SOCIAL AND PERSONAL". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 23 April 1941. p. 25\. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2020 - via Trove.
5. ^ "Death Of Well Known Sculptor". Brisbane Telegraph. Queensland, Australia. 20 July 1949. p. 18 (LAST RACE). Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2020 - via Trove.
6. ^ "Half Dozen Group of Artists (HDG Artists) 80th Annual Exhibition". Brisbane City Council. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.