Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society Scholarship 2008

COFA proudly presents the 2008 Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Scholarship Exhibition, showcasing the work of the seven award nominees.
 
The ADFAS Scholarship Prize, first awarded in 2000, was established to foster interest and excellence in the decorative and fine arts, and to cultivate an appreciation of practice.
 
The Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) was formed in 1989 and co-ordinates the activities of the 31 Decorative and Fine Arts Societies located in major cities and regional areas throughout Australia. Their aim is the “promotion and advancement of aesthetic education, the cultivation and study of the decorative and fine arts and the preservation of our cultural and artistic heritage.”
 
This year, seven nominees have been chosen and they will showcase their exhibits at the COFASpace Gallery. The students chosen to exhibit are:
Greta Edmondson - BFA
James Evans - BFA
Jarrod Harrison - BFA
Janica Marcovitch – BDes/BArtEd
Gemma O'Brien - BDes
Helen Proctor – BDes/BArtEd
Christopher Ross - BFA
 
The Judging Committee for 2008 includes: Annie Baring, Judy Fullerton, Ian Howard and Nicholas Vickers. The successful recipients will be announced at the exhibition opening.
 
When: Opening Monday October 13, 6pm (Winners announced at 6.30), exhibition continues till October 17th
Where: COFAspace (E Block)