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Jennifer Fyfe in collaboration with VAS presents Imprint, a four-week program that combines art, storytelling, and song. This immersive event brings together a diverse group of scholars, artists, and creatives to explore the deep connection between visual art and narrative. Experience storytelling through paint, print, and performance with a variety of exhibitions, events, and workshops.

At the heart of the program is the major exhibition, descript by Jennifer Fyfe. Spanning the upper galleries at VAS throughout the four-week imprint event, Fyfe presents a body of work created over five years. These artworks are a combination of vintage texts, oil paintings and community stories told in oil paint, ink, and braille. Displayed with accessibility in mind, the artworks are complemented by two installations designed to inspire visitor interaction and discussion. 

The lower galleries will showcase solo exhibitions and artist book launches from artists Erica Wagner, Lucy Fekete and Marketa Kemp. Alongside these exhibitions, artist-led workshops, free author events, a trivia night, and a one-day symposium will explore storytelling across different artistic mediums. A highlight of the program will be An Evening with Kate Ceberano, a true creative powerhouse, in conversation with award winning portrait artist Desiree Crossing. The event will culminate in a special finale with novelist and poet Maria Takolander, and rising singer-songwriter Sunday Stone.

The Imprint Supporter Package offers all in one priority access to events and program highlights, along with a copy of Jennifer Fyfe's stunning exhibition book and additional perks. Workshop participation is booked separately, and events can also be booked individually.

Imprint promises to be an inspiring month of creative exploration. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and experience storytelling in its many forms!


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Imprint Supporter Package
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White border Imprint booklet (A5)
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'Descript' by Jennifer Fyfe - Exhibition book
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Unconventional Beauty: The Goils of the Sideshow by Lucy Fekete
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Exhibitions, Events, Workshops

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Jennifer Fyfe: descript

16 Apr 2025 – 11 May 2025
At the heart of the the four-week imprint event, Jennifer Fyfe presents a body of work created over five years.
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An Evening with Kate Ceberano

Friday 2 May 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Join chanteuse, multidisciplinary artist and creative powerhouse Kate Ceberano for an intimate evening of conversation.
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Imprint Symposium

Sunday 4 May 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Join us for a dynamic day of ideas, creativity, and conversation as we delve into the art of storytelling in this event presented in conjunction with Jennifer Fyfe’s exhibition Descript.
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Imprint: Epilogue

Saturday 10 May 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join us for Imprint: Epilogue, an unforgettable evening celebrating the final night of the Imprint program and the descript exhibition with live painting, poetry, and performance.
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Lucy Fekete: The Goils of the Sideshow—Unconventional Beauty

16 Apr 2025 – 27 Apr 2025
Roll up! Roll up! Step into a world where uniqueness reigns supreme! This exhibition features six extraordinary sideshow characters, each with distinct gifts and diverse backgrounds.
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Erica Wagner: The Colt from Old Regret

16 Apr 2025 – 27 Apr 2025
An exhibition of original artwork from the picture book, The Colt from Old Regret, written by Dianne Wolfer and illustrated by Erica Wagner, published by NLA Publishing. The Colt from Old Regret will be officially launched during the exhibition. This exhibition is part of the 2025 imprint program.
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Marketa Kemp: Love You George

30 Apr 2025 – 11 May 2025
Presented as part of the 2025 imprint program, Kemp's monotypes showcase the subtle beauty of the Australian landscape. Centred on Lake George in SA, the exhibition narrative tells the story of strong connection between the artist and the subject, depicting the lake's ethereal qualities and ever-changing atmosphere in its pure and unglorified form.
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Poetic Collage

Erica Wagner
Thursday 24 Apr 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Using poetry as a prompt, participants will be encouraged to create their own mixed media work in response to a particular character, scene or image using paint and collage elements, including their own discarded artwork. 
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"Eggs Libris" Trivia Night

Wednesday 16 Apr 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Kick off Easter early with the VAS trivia night celebrating Lucy Fekete's new book, Unconventional Beauty. Fitting with the 'descript' exhibition, we're styling a books and stories theme, but once we're in the room no topic is off limits! Hosted by Mike
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Monotype: Landscape Reimagined

Marketa Kemp
26 Apr 2025 – 27 Apr 2025
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
In this two-day workshop we will cover an introduction to monotype and some basic principles, followed by an exploration of some unique techniques that will open up new ways of using this traditional medium.
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Illustrating Children's Books: From Storyboard to Mock Up with Lucy Fekete

Lucy Fekete
Tuesday 22 Apr 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Join Lucy Fekete for a hands-on workshop designed to guide you through the process of illustrating children's books.
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Bookbinding Workshop with Zetta Florence

Wednesday 7 May 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
VAS is thrilled to partner with Zetta Florence to present a hands on workshop to create your own sketchbook or journal!
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Ensemble Creatus: Portraits in Song

Sunday 4 May 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
The Victorian Artists Society is thrilled to welcome Ensemble Creatus as Artists in Residence for 2025, continuing our proud history of excellence in classical music. This program features Australian dramatic contralto Liane Keegan and pianist Toni Lalich.
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Oil Portraits: Finding a Likeness through Negative Space with Jennifer Fyfe

Jennifer Fyfe
Wednesday 23 Apr 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Familiarise yourself with capturing a likeness from life through observing shadows and negative space.
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Oil Portraits: Finding a Likeness through Negative Space with Jennifer Fyfe

Jennifer Fyfe
Friday 25 Apr 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Familiarise yourself with capturing a likeness from life through observing shadows and negative space.
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Oil Painting - Messing Around in Portraits with Jennifer Fyfe

Jennifer Fyfe
Wednesday 30 Apr 2025, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Develop your existing oil painting skills using colour, tonal planes and negative space to work up a portrait likeness in this intensive masterclass.
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Bookshop


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'Descript' by Jennifer Fyfe - Exhibition book
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"Unsung: a compendium of creativity" by Kate Ceberano
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Unconventional Beauty: The Goils of the Sideshow by Lucy Fekete
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