Our Vision
To preserve, protect, appreciate, promote and enjoy the culture of the Art Deco era.
What
we do
Art Deco Society Inc. (ADS) is an incorporated not-for-profit cultural
organisation, operating in Victoria and throughout Australia. It is dedicated to the
preservation and celebration of aspects of the Art Deco era such as architecture,
landscaping, furniture, industrial design, fashion, graphics, art, jewellery,
entertainment and transport. A major objective is to raise the awareness
in the community of the importance of Twentieth Century buildings.
What ADS provides
ADS publishes a quarterly journal called the SPIRIT OF PROGRESS,
named after the classic train which also features as the logo of ADS.
The Society also undertakes regular information seminars, "Show & Tell"
nights, exhibitions on aspects of the deco era and walks and bus tours.
Information booklets are provided to all participants of tours and are
also available for purchase. Functions are conducted at central locations
and members (existing or new) are made to feel welcome. The Society exists
to meet the needs of members and friendliness and "value for money" are
key objectives at all events.
Renovating?
ADS provides advice to members on the renovation and restoration of residences,
including books, articles and suppliers of goods, products and services.
It also assists property developers, architects and designers with advice
on colours, finishes, materials and appearances of buildings.
What about Preservation?
A major role of ADS is participation in the political process of building
preservation and maintenance of a "deco watch" over buildings under threat
of inappropriate redevelopment or destruction. ADS maintains a large database
of buildings in the Art Deco style and maintains links with other preservation
groups, such as the National Trust. It regularly seeks to obtain listings
of interwar buildings on the Register of the National Trust or with government
heritage organisations at national, state or local levels. The Society
is a member of the International Coalition of Art Deco Societies (ICADS)
and shares information with over 30 similar organisations around the world.
Funding?
Funding for ADS is drawn from members subscriptions, a number of highly-valued
sponsors, and from social functions.
Who are the Members?
Members of ADS are drawn from diverse backgrounds but all have a love
of the era. Whether you are renovating, collecting or just have a love
of the era, why not join a network of people dedicated to celebrating
Art Deco.
How
to Contact ADS
Robin
Grow - ADS President
Tel: (03) 9813 4365 or 0412567923
Fax: (03) 9813 4436
Email: robingrow@ozemail.com.au
Post:
Art Deco Society Inc.
PO
Box 17, Camberwell
Victoria,
Australia 3124
Your
Committee:
Robin Grow - President
Liana Thompson - Vice President
Errol Talbot - Treasurer
Robyn Saalfield - Secretary
Brian Scott - Editor
Julie Lord
Carolyn Mead
Kylie Whittard-Stathis
Victoria Hall
Dennis Mahoney
Helen Halliday
Ninth World Congress on Art Deco
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