History, Objectives and Constitution

The Bairnsdale and District Arts Society was established in 1981 when we purchased and moved the old Glenaladale church to Anderson Street in Bairnsdale, Victoria. From that day onward this non-profit, voluntary organisation first breathed life. Today our membership consists of over 150 talented artists.

We are now East Gippsland’s largest community art organisation, wholly self-funded and governed by a volunteer Committee of Management.

Key Objectives

• To encourage and promote Art to the Community.
• To present Art Exhibitions for Members and Public Viewing.
• To annually elect a Volunteer Committee of Management.
• To offer low cost Membership of the Society.
• To maintain and improve a well equipped facility for Members for a wide range of art related programs.
• To offer comprehensive Art Education programs at a low cost to Members.
• To offer trips to major Art Exhibitions and art related events.
• To publish a Monthly Newsletter to Members.
• To liaise with and foster good relationships with other Art Groups.
• To invest the funds of the Society as directed by the Committee.
• To financially assist worthy causes as agreed by the Committee.

Constitution

The Bairnsdale and District Arts Society is an Incorporated Association, Registration Number A0010181W. We operate under a Constitution of Model Rules containing 7 Parts:

PART 1 – PRELIMINARY

PART 2 -  POWERS OF ASSOCIATION

PART 3 – MEMBERS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND GRIEVANCES

PART 4 – GENERAL MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION

PART 5 – COMMITTEE

PART 6 – FINANCIAL MATTERS

PART 7 – GENERAL MATTERS