News Archive

Wednesday July 7th, 2021

Discover the thriving creative community of the Victorian Artists Society, where the Australian Impressionist painters including Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts and Arthur Streeton formally gathered during the late 1800s.

Monday July 5th, 2021

The Victorian Artists Society offers art classes catering to students of all experience levels, from beginners to professional artists ...

Monday June 28th, 2021

The Victorian Artists Society has been invited to take part in the Open House Melbourne weekend on Saturday 24 and Sunday July 25 2021 ...

Wednesday June 23rd, 2021

Last night the Victorian Artists Society officially opened the annual Winter Select Exhibition and presented awards, including the 'Senior Art Supplies' Prize and the VAS Sculpture Award.

Tuesday June 15th, 2021

The Opening Night and Awards Presentation for the VAS Winter Select Exhibition is on Tuesday 22 June at 7pm. RSVP is essential ...

Friday May 14th, 2021

Railwaymen is a series of portraits featuring some of Melbourne’s longest-serving train drivers, photographed in sites of historical significance across the city’s railway network.

Wednesday May 12th, 2021

Congratulations to the winning artists and all Victorian Artists Society member artists who participated in the VAS Autumn Select Exhibition for 2021 ...

Monday April 26th, 2021

The Victorian Artists Society is pleased to present the annual 2021 Autumn Exhibition and the President's Award ...

Wednesday April 21st, 2021

Official Opening of the Exhibition and Awards Presentation. Viewing until Monday 3 May 2021, Hammond and Frater Galleries.

Tuesday April 6th, 2021

A Retrospective Exhibition of work by Judith Perrey, a former Fellow of the Victorian Artists Society.

Wednesday March 24th, 2021

A retrospective exhibition of work by Judith Perrey, a former Fellow of the Victorian Artists Society. Judith was also ...

Wednesday March 10th, 2021

The VAS Contemporary Exhibition Award for $5000 is sponsored by the George Hicks Foundation.

Sunday February 28th, 2021

Landscape painters from the Victorian Artists Society rekindled the historic legacy of the VIC ARTS organisation with a Paint Out this morning at the scenic Dights Falls on the Yarra River in Abbotsford.

Thursday February 25th, 2021

Upcoming exhibitions at the Victorian Artists Society.

Thursday February 18th, 2021

The Victorian Artists Society is pleased to announce the winners of the VAS Summer Exhibition.

Wednesday February 17th, 2021

Elizabeth Parsons great, great, grand-daughter views the Victorian Artists Society Permanent Collection.

Monday December 14th, 2020

Rosemary Noble, Editor of 'VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY 1870-2020 CELEBRATING 150 YEARS' talks to Ron Smith about this new publication.

Thursday December 10th, 2020

On behalf of the Council of the Victorian Artists Society, we would like to wish all of our member artists, sponsors, volunteers, and friends, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Safe New Year.

Tuesday December 1st, 2020

Eileen Mackley AM, President of the Victorian Artists Society discusses the 150th Anniversary of the Victorian Artists Society, the restoration of the building, and the expansion services for the artists with Ron Smith, VAS Media Co-ordinator.

Sunday November 29th, 2020

The grand house on the hill where Australian art was born, reborn

Tuesday November 24th, 2020

Monday November 23rd, 2020

There is an exciting choice of 10 Summer Workshops, which will run from the Victorian Artists Society Art Studio throughout January 2021, for Members and Non-Members of the Victorian Artists Society.

Wednesday November 18th, 2020

The Victorian Artists Society is today launching its new website offering greater online capabilities for VAS members and visitors.

Friday October 23rd, 2020

The Victorian Artists Society is proud to present the online exhibition, 'Nature's Way'. This exhibition features a diverse range of landscapes and plein air works created by members of the Victorian Artists Society.

Friday October 9th, 2020

With the temporary closure of the Victorian Artists Society building due to the COVID-19 restrictions, and our artists working from home, the Victorian Artists Society is proud to present the online Exhibition titled, 'A Quiet Life'.

Friday September 25th, 2020

With the temporary closure of the Victorian Artists Society building due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we are pleased to announce that the 'Portraits from Home' Exhibition can be viewed online

Friday July 31st, 2020

Victorian Artists Society 150th Celebrations 'In the Artists Footsteps' Series Fredrick McCubbin

Wednesday July 15th, 2020

The Victorian Artists Society, in its 150th year, has opened a new online art gallery which ​showcases the immense and diverse talents of members of the Victorian Artists Society.

Monday June 22nd, 2020

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY 2020 WINTER EXHIBITION

Thursday June 11th, 2020

The Victorian Artists Society's online newsletters are continuing to celebrate the outstanding contribution of artists, past and present.

Thursday May 28th, 2020

Victorian Artists Society 150th Celebrations 'In the Artists Footsteps' Series, Jane Price Private Collection

Monday May 25th, 2020

Victorian Artists Society 150th Celebrations 'In the Artists Footsteps' Series, Artist May Vale

Tuesday May 19th, 2020

Victorian Artists Society 150th Celebrations 'In the Artists Footsteps' Series, Artist Clara Southern

Friday May 1st, 2020

Victorian Artists Society 150th Celebrations 'In the Artists Footsteps' Series, Artist Tom Roberts

Monday March 16th, 2020

In response to the Victorian State Government declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Victorian Artists Society has decided to close the Victorian Artists Society building

Wednesday March 11th, 2020

Her Excellency, the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria and Mr Anthony Howard AM QC, officially launched the Victorian Artists Society’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations last night.

Tuesday March 10th, 2020

The 150th celebrations of the Victorian Artists Society coincides with the completion of a major $2.5 million heritage restoration of the Heritage Victoria National Trust Listed building ...

Tuesday January 21st, 2020

You are invited to the Third Australian 'The Little Artist' International Children's Art Exhibition held by the Australia China Cultural Arts and Education Exchange Association.

Sunday December 1st, 2019

2019 MAVIS LITTLE ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Hansen Little Foundation and the Victorian Artists Society

Tuesday November 19th, 2019

Victorian Artists Society Heritage and National Trust Listed Building Restoration Completed Unveiled Today in Melbourne

Sunday October 27th, 2019

In response to the Victorian State Government declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Victorian Artists Society has decided to close the Victorian Artists Society building

Tuesday October 1st, 2019

This exhibition is a collection of work comprising of landscapes, still life and the figure using a limited palette in the mediums of oils, ink and mixed media.

Wednesday September 18th, 2019

Last night the Victorian Artists Society held the official opening of the 2019 Spring Exhibition featuring the Gordon Moffatt Award, sponsored by Gordon Moffatt AM, and the Victorian Artists Society Spring Sculpture Award.

Monday August 26th, 2019

VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY PORTRAIT PAINTERS IN ACTION OPEN DAY. Yesterday the Victorian Artists Society held the Portrait Painters In Action Open Day.

Thursday August 22nd, 2019

On Tuesday evening the Victorian Artists Society officially opened the Annual Portrait Exhibition featuring the Nada Hunter Portraiture Award celebrating portraiture in all genres.

Wednesday August 14th, 2019

The Hon. Richard Wynne, Victorian Minister for Planning inspects final stages of $2.5 million heritage restoration of the Victorian Artists Society

Wednesday August 7th, 2019

This Exhibition celebrates the human body and showcases artworks that have been created during the weekly Portrait and Life Group sessions with life models.

Wednesday July 31st, 2019

Artists from the Victorian Artists Society replicated the historic legacy of the organisation with a Plein Air Paint Out in the Treasury Gardens on Sunday morning.

Wednesday May 29th, 2019

Now a regular feature on Melbourne’s photography exhibition calendar, ‘Shot in the Heart of Melbourne’ (SITHOM) returns to the Victorian Artists' Society in May 2019 for its 8th consecutive year.

Wednesday March 27th, 2019

Last night the Victorian Artists' Society held the official opening of the 2019 George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition.

Thursday March 21st, 2019

Victorian Artists Society artists were invited to create works for consideration in the Eastbourne acquisitive prizes of $4000 and $6000.

Saturday March 16th, 2019

The brushstrokes of history linking two of the most important historical sites on Albert Street, East Melbourne has been the catalyst for a unique art exhibition and art prize by the Victorian Artists' Society and Mirvac.

Wednesday March 13th, 2019

The Victorian Artists' Society is proud to present its annual Contemporary Exhibition sponsored by the George Hicks Foundation.

Thursday February 21st, 2019

The 4 + 1 Exhibition features five artists with wide life experiences that are reflected in their artworks.