Top of the Torrens - Exhibition - 2021



 'Number Ten' Sept - Oct 2018

Off the Couch is once again looking forward to exhibiting at Top of the Torrens Gallery, Birdwood.

Presenting Different Strokes - 'Number Ten' -
On display at the Gallery from 1st of September, with the official opening on Sunday the 9th of September at 2pm.

   


  SALA 2018 'Alchemy' at Talunga Estate

In August 2018, Off the Couch Art Studio is participating in SALA activities by staging an exhibition at Talunga Estate, 
190 Torrens Valley Road, Gumeracha.
Titled 'Alchemy' we are 'Turning the ordinary into Gold!
Presenting an eclectic collection of artworks in multiple mediums - a must see exhibition on you Torrens Valley art journey.

Open 3rd of August to the 24th of September
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 10am - 5pm.



 Off the Couch Art Studio welcomes our new printing press- 2018

In 2017, Off the Couch applied for and received a community grant from Tea Tree Gully Council.
This grant was used to upgrade our studio with new tables and stackable chairs and to purchase a printing press which has now been delivered and is based in Modbury.  This means that print-makers will no longer need to travel outside our Council area to print studios in other suburbs of Adelaide and we are most grateful. 
Yes, we have had printmaking workshops in the past, but no follow-up access to a local press has been available.  This press, made possible with the grant, will enable Off the Couch to provide that follow-up facility for local creative print-makers in the City of Tea Tree Gully. Printmaking is one of the oldest art forms and will give our artists another medium in which to be creative and expressive. 
We are sure our printers are already looking forward to showing their work at local venues and events. 

Many thanks to Tea Tree Gully Council for our Grant!

Enquiries from local print-makers wishing to use our press are welcome.


 Off the Couch Art Studio fund raiser- July 2018

On the 3rd of July OTC held a Soup and Roll day to raise money for our printing press fund.
Enjoyed by many, our event raised close to $600! Thanks to all who attended and supported us!

These funds helped to pay for our new printing press and also contributed to it being  sent over from the Melbourne supplier.
Subsequent workshops, run by the wonderful Talia, assisted us in setting up our press
and supplying us with the inks, rollers and equipment needed for us to continue with what to most of us is a new endeavour. 


Verve by Off the Couch Art Studio - March 2018

In March Off the Couch members exhibited artwork at the National Wine Centre - Adelaide.
Our exhibition was titled 'Verve' and was part of the Fringe display.

 

 

'Different Strokes Again' at Top of the Torrens Gallery, Birdwood - March / April 2017

 

 


Pepper Street Exhibition - 'Capture the Moment'



SALA - Off the Couch Open Studio - August 2016

Presenting 20 artists creating work in multiple mediums, enjoying friendship and support in their communal studio, (since 1998).

Drop in. See how we work.

1st - 26th of August

Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm.
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August 10am to 2pm.

All Welcome!

22 Golden Grove Road, Modbury - Room 1, U3A Building.








OTC Members and Friends hold a Fund raising Morning Tea - May 2016.

 On the 26th of May 'Off the Couch' members held our annual morning tea at the studio at Modbury, to raise money for research.
Some OTC members have been touched by Multiple Sclerosis, so participating in this event and displaying our artwork for the public to view was good therapy!

Over $300 was raised on the day!

Thanks to all who attended and contributed so generously.

Funds collected will be donated directly to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of S.A. 









'Different Strokes VIII' at Birdwood in
 February/March of 2016





'Making Our Mark' - November 2015 to January 2016

 'Off the Couch' Art Group exhibited in the foyer at TTG Library,
once again making our mark in the City of Tea Tree Gully.






SALA - Off the Couch Open Studio - August 2015

Presenting 20 artists creating work in multiple mediums, enjoying friendship and support in their communal studio, (since 1998).

Drop in. See how we work.

3rd - 28th of August

Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm.
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August 10am to 2pm.

All Welcome!

22 Golden Grove Road, Modbury - Room 1, U3A Building.

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OTC Members and Friends hold a Biggest Morning Tea - May 2015.

 On the 14th of May 'Off the Couch' members held our annual morning tea at the studio at Modbury, to raise money for cancer research.
All OTC members have been touched by cancer in some way.
Participating in this event and displaying our artwork for the public to view is good therapy for us all!

Over $360 was raised on the day!

Thanks to all who attended and contributed so generously.

Funds collected will be donated directly to the Neurofibromatosis Association of S.A. 

 

 





 

 

 

 

 

 

'Different Strokes VII' - Feb 2015. 

 

 

 

 

Some of the wonderful artist demonstrations by 'Off the Couch' Members, at various locations, in 2014!

 

 

 

 We have also enjoyed Plein Air painting sessions and in-studio workshops throughout the year and have learned new skills in watercolour techniques, charcoal drawing, and
 silk painting!

 

 

 

 

'OFF THE COUCH' was involved in SALA - August 2014 

 N.E.A.T. - North East Art Trail.

To celebrate SALA 2014, Off the Couch Art Studio in conjunction with local businesses created a trail of art from Modbury to Inglewood. 

In August 2014, 7 venues exhibited artwork created by 15 members of Off the Couch.

Several of the businesses have decided to have our artwork on display on an ongoing basis, while other venues have been inspired to show more artwork in the future.

This is the second year for our successful ‘art trail’ in the North East and we hope it will gain in depth and breadth in years to come as more artists and businesses become involved. 

 

 

 

 

 

'Collective Inspirations' at Pepper Street Art Centre

 - July 2014.

 

Click here to the Pepper Street Website 

 

 

 

OTC Members and Friends hold a Biggest Morning Tea 

- June 2014.

 On the 12 of June 'Off the Couch' members held a morning tea at our studio at Modbury to raise money for cancer research.
All OTC members have been touched by cancer in some way.
Participating in this event and displaying our artwork for the public to view was good therapy for us all and will definitely become an annual event on our calendar!

Over $220 was raised on the day!

Thanks to all who attended and contributed so generously.

Funds collected will be donated directly to the Royal Adelaide Hospital Cancer Ward, where some group members have received treatment recently.

 

 

 

         

 

 'OFF THE COUCH' also has works installed in 

GUMERACHA HOSPITAL. 

'OFF THE COUCH' members are firm believers in 'art and community' and are committed to promoting art in the wider public every day.

In June 2010, eighty pieces of our work were put on permanent display in the Gumeracha Hospital, as part of our service to the community and our recognition of the importance of Arts in Health.

We are excited by the future of visual arts in the North East and look forward to taking part in many more exhibitions and community events.