Biography
Diana Garth began painting in 1980 primarily using oils before progressing to other mediums such as mixed media, and watercolour some years later.
Diana is actively involved in the Combined Art Societies of Sydney and holds the committee position of Resource Officer.
She is also currently serving her 30th year as The Co-ordinator of the annual ‘ART IN ACTION’ workshop event, held at Kurrajong in May each year.
In 1997 Diana and 5 of her Artists friends, Shirley Hagarty, Linda Simonis, Richard Green, Maureen Klees & Cathy Harry joined together and founded the Gallery 101 Association, later known as the Oatley 101 Society of Artists.
She was the inaugural President for 12 years and then served an additional 5 years on the Committee.
Diana is now a life member and is very proud of this well loved and progressive Sydney Art Society.
MEMBERSHIPS
Combined Art Societies of Sydney
Royal Art Society of NSW
Oatley 101 Society of Artists
Galleries
I would like to thank these Galleries for their support for my work.
Valley Vintage
shop 2A 165 Moss Vale Rd
Kangaroo Valley NSW
Gallery One 88 Fine Arts
188 Katoomba Street
Katoomba NSW
Awards
2022
- First Prize – Small Paintings section – Tumut Art Society 64th Exhibition, April, 2022. (‘Golden Autumn’).
- Second Prize – Overall Open section – Tumut Art Society 64th Exhibition (‘Poplar Reflections’).
2021
- Best Small Painting – Bright Art Gallery & Cultural Centre.
Finalist in Section 1 and a Commended in the 9″ by 5″ Paintings section in the CASS 31st Art of Sydney Exhibition Online event.
2018
- Finalist 9×5 Art of Sydney awards.
- First Prize in the Small Paintings Section – Ardency Art Show.
- Highly Commended in the Miniature section – Singleton Art Show.
2017
- Finalist 9×5 Art of Sydney Awards
2016
- Commended Mixed Media Section – C.A.S.S. Art Of Sydney Awards
- Highly Commended Local Scene – Tumut Art Show.
2015
- Commended Abstract – C.A.S.S. Art Of Sydney Awards
- Commended 9” X 5” Section – C.A.S.S. Art Of Sydney Awards
- Highly Commended Royal Easter Show miniature
- Best in Show Dobell Festival
2014
- Finalist Oil Section – C.A.S.S. Art Of Sydney Awards
- Finalist Abstract Section – C.A.S.S. Art Of Sydney Awards
- Finalist Miniature Section – C.A.S.S. Art Of Sydney Awards
- Very Highly Commended – Oatley 101 Society
2013
- Peoples’ Choice Award – Oatley 101 Soc. Mothers Day Exhibition
2012
- Commended Abstract – Art Of Sydney Award
- Very Highly Commended – Oatley 101 Society
2011
- Commended Oil – Art Of Sydney Awards
2010
- Commended 9” x 5” – Art Of Sydney Awards
- Commended Oil – Art Of Sydney Awards
- 2nd Prize Small Paintings – Tumut Art Show
2009
- Commended Oil – Art Of Sydney Awards
2008
- Commended – Fishing Point Art Festival
2007
- 1st Prize Small Paintings – Wangi Arts Festival
- Highly Commended – Wagga Wagga High School
- 3rd Prize – Oatley 101 Society Of Artists
2006
- Finalist Oil Section – Combined Art Societies Of Sydney
- Finalist 9’x 5’ Section – Combined Art Societies Of Syd.
- 1st Prize in the Miniature Section – Dobell Festival, Wangi Wangi.
- Commended Miniature Section – Henry Lawson Festival Grenfell
2005
- Highly Commended Small Paintings – Tumut Art Show
- 2nd Prize Small Paintings – Blackheath Art Festival
- 1st Prize Local Section – Wagga Wagga Rotary Show
2004
- Finalist Miniature Section – Cass Art Of Sydney Awards Darling Harbour
- Finalist Watercolour Section – Cass Art Of Sydney Awards Darling Harbour
- Highly Commended Small Paintings – St George Art Society
2003
- Commended 9×5 Section – C.A.S.S. Art Of Sydney Awards
- Commended Oil Section – C.A.S.S. Art Of Sydney Awards
- 1st Prize Small Paintings – St George Art Society
2002
- Commended Miniatures – C.A.S.S. Art Of Sydney Awards
- 1st Prize Miniatures – Oyster Bay Arts Festival
- Highly Commended – Wagga Wagga Rotary Show
2001
- Commended Small Painting – St George Art Society
2000
- 2nd prize Miniatures – Gloucester Art Society
- Highly Commended Contemporary St George Art Society
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
The 50th ANNIVERSARY BACCHUS MARSH ART SHOW
11th to 13th June, 2022
Public Hall 207 Main Street Bacchus Marsh
https://www.bacchusmarshrotary.org.au/
“Vase of Yellow Roses”
“Our Ragged Mountains”
CASS ART in the MOUNTAINS
7th to 25th July, 2022
Gallery One88 Katoomba Street Katoomba
https://www.galleryone88finearts.com/
SINGLETON ART PRIZE
22nd to 26th July, 2022
Singleton Civic Centre
http://www.singletononhunterrotary.org.au/singleton-art-prize/
“Vase of Pink Roses”
Previous Exhibitions
Oatley 101 June Half Price Art Sale June 2022
Dobell Festival Wangi Wangi, June, 2022
Royal Art Society of NSW (May, 2022)
Clare Art Show SA (May, 2022)
Tumut Autumn Festival, NSW, 2022
Hastings Art Show, Vic. (April 2022).
Bendigo Rotary Easter Show, Bendigo Vic. (2022)
Bright Art Gallery, Bright Vic
Royal Art Society of NSW Autumn Exhibition
Portland NSW Art Prize
Oatley 101 Society of Artists March Exhibition
Art in the Mountains – Gallery One 88, Katoomba, NSW
St Bernard’s 2021 Annual Art Show, Wangaratta, VIC
St Augustine Primary School, Wodonga, VIC
Rotary Club Of Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
UP2Date Art Exhibition, Coolamon, NSW.
Spirit of The Land – Lockhart, NSW
The Yancoal Art Prize Singleton, NSW
The Dobell Festival, Wangi Wangi, NSW
Oatley 101 Society of Artists Sale Exhibition
The Allambee Club Art Show Yass, NSW
Kings Collage Art Show, Parramatta NSW
Wagga Wagga Art Show, Wagga Wagga NSW
St Marks Church Art Show, Hurstville South NSW
Marist Brothers Collage, Mortdale NSW
Hill Top Festival Art Show, Rylstone NSW
Rhododendron Art Show, Blackheath NSW
Kings Collage Art Show, Parramatta NSW
Wagga Wagga Art Show, Wagga Wagga NSW
St Marks Church Art Show, Hurstville South NSW
Marist Brothers Collage, Mortdale NSW
Hill Top Festival Art Show, Rylstone NSW
Rhododendron Art Show, Blackheath NSW
Oatley West School Show, Oatley West NSW
Portland Art Prize, Portland NSW
Ardency Art Show, Yowie Bay
Singleton Art Prize, Singleton NSW
St Gregory`s Collage Art Show, Campbelltown NSW
Royal Agriculture Society Easter Show, NSW
Royal NSW Art Society Autumn Exhibition
RSPCA Art Show, Wollongong NSW
13 Woman Artists Art Show, Summer Hill, NSW
Springwood Art Show, Springwood NSW
French Impressions Tour Art Show, Hunters Hill NSW
Waterbrook Retirement Art Show, Yowie Bay NSW
Maroubra Beach Art Show, Maroubra NSW
Portland NSW Art Purchase
Buzz Bar Espresso Mortdale, NSW
Just the 4 of Us Gallery One 88 Katoomba
CASS Online Art Sale Exhibition
Drummoyne Online Exhibition
Annual Art of Sydney Exhibition
Valleys Of The Great Divide, Gallery One 88 Katoomba
Jugiong Art Exhibition
Art Direct October 2019 – Open Home Studio NSW
Oatley 101 Society of Artists NSW
Kings Private Collage, Parramatta NSW
30th Anniversary Combined Art Society Show
Traditional Treasures Katoomba NSW
Bayside Art Show Sandringham, Victoria
Little Gems Art Show Katoomba NSW
Oatley West School Art Show NSW
Creative Inspirations Katoomba NSW
Coolamon Art Show, Coolamon NSW
Camberwell Art Show, Melbourne Victoria
Rutherglen Art Show, Rutherglen Vic
Tumut Autumn Festival, Tumut NSW
Deniliquin Easter Art Show, Deniliquin NSW
Surf N Turf N Florals, Gallery One 88 Katoomba NSW
Art of Sydney Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW
Wangi Wangi Lions Club, Fishing Point, NSW
Grenfell Art Show, Grenfell NSW
Currabubula Art Show, Currabubula NSW
Dobell Festival, Lake Macquarie NSW
Tumut 63rd Annual Art Show
Scone Art Prize, Scone NSW
Hurstville City Council, Hurstville NSW
French Impressions Tour Art Show, Hunters Hill NSW
Waterbrook Retirement Art Show, Yowie Bay NSW
Maroubra Beach Art Show, Maroubra NSW
Dobell Festival, Lake Macquarie NSW
Scone Art Prize, Scone NSW
Hurstville City Council, Hurstville NSW
Binalong Spring Art Show, Binalong NSW
Sydney Royal Easter Show, Olympic Park NSW
Holbrook Rotary Art Show, Holbrook NSW
St Augustine Private School Show, Wodonga Vic
Goulburn Workers Club Show, Goulburn NSW
Coolamon Art Show, Coolamon NSW
Bayside Art Show, Melbourne Vic
Wangaratta Art Show And Sale, Wangaratta Vic
Victor Harbor Rotary Art Show, Victor Harbor SA
Corowa Federation Art Show, Corowa NSW
Ardency Art Show, Yowie Bay NSW
Moments In Time 3 Man Show, Katoomba NSW
Spirit Of The Land, Lockhart NSW
Oatley Uniting Church Art Show, Oatley NSW