News Archive

Tuesday March 28th, 2023

This year seventy paintings capturing a wide variety of styles and garden subjects have been submitted by artists and assembled by members of the Victorian Artists Society International Flower and Garden Show Exhibition Team ...

Wednesday March 22nd, 2023

The Hon. Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, and Minister for Creative Industries visited the Victorian Artists Society on Monday to view a special Exhibition titled 'Memories and Other Lives' by VAS Artist Claire Adyns ...

Tuesday February 28th, 2023

On Sunday members of the VAS Paint Out group travelled to the Dandenongs for a day of painting the historic Puffing Billy at Gembrook Station ...

Wednesday February 8th, 2023

The style in Australia was strongly influenced by American Architects and in particular Henry Hobson Richardson (1838–1886). This marked a significant shift away from the customary colonial European cultural and architectural influence ...

Tuesday January 31st, 2023

Yesterday artists from the VAS Paint Out Group headed to Langwarrin for a day of painting ...

Monday December 5th, 2022

Yesterday the SMLXL Fine Art Print Studio Maritime Exhibition was officially opened and prizes were presented to the winning artist ...

Wednesday November 16th, 2022

Last night the President of the Victorian Artists Society, Richard Impey FVAS welcomed VAS members, artists, guests, sponsors, and supporters to the official opening of the 2022 VAS Mavis Little Artist of the Year Award Exhibition ...

Thursday November 3rd, 2022

Last night the President of the Victorian Artists Society, Richard Impey FVAS officially opened the VAS Drawing Exhibition for 2022, and the Judge, Warren Crossett, presented the 'Edward Heffernan Drawing Prize' and Highly Commended Awards to the VAS Artists.

Monday October 24th, 2022

Following in the footsteps of one of the Victorian Artists Society's most famous artists, Arthur Streeton, who painted at Halls Gap in 1920, thirty artists from the VAS Paint Out Group headed to the Grampians for a weekend of painting, sketching and exploring ...

Wednesday October 19th, 2022

Last night the Victorian Artists Society's VAS ART SCHOOL & TUTOR EXHIBITION was officially opened by VAS Artist Paul McDonald Smith OAM VAS FVAS FRSA ...

Wednesday September 14th, 2022

Last night the Victorian Artists Society officially opened the annual VAS Spring Select Exhibition 2022 and presented the Gordon Moffatt AM Spring Prizes and the Victorian Artists Society Spring Sculpture Prizes ...

Friday September 9th, 2022

The Victorian Artists Society is pleased to present the annual Spring Exhibition featuring the Gordon Moffatt Award, sponsored by Gordon Moffatt AM, and the VAS Sculpture Award ...

Tuesday August 30th, 2022

The Victorian Artists Society's Sunday Paint Out was held yesterday at Mordialloc Creek in the picturesque bayside suburb of Mordialloc.

Wednesday August 17th, 2022

On Tuesday 16 August the Victorian Artists Society officially opened the VAS Portrait Exhibition 2022 and presented the Nada Hunter Portraiture prizes ...

Wednesday August 10th, 2022

Australian String Quartet violinist Francesca Hiew takes us into the world of our upcoming Adès Schumann program with her reflections, insights and experience of Thomas Adès’ Arcadiana and Robert Schumann’s String Quartet No.3.

Tuesday August 9th, 2022

This annual exhibition, featuring the Nada Hunter Portraiture prizes celebrates portraiture in all genres ...

Monday August 1st, 2022

This, the 12th exhibition celebrated by the members of the Australian Association of Street Photographers, reveals and explores the decisive and often indecisive moments that occur in our gritty yet beautiful city ...

Wednesday July 20th, 2022

Gwendoline Krumins speaks about her award winning artwork 'Senorous Bushland Calls' ...

Wednesday July 13th, 2022

Last night the Victorian Artists Society officially opened the annual 2022 VAS Winter Select Exhibition and presented the Senior Art Supplies Prizes and the Sculpture Prize ...

Wednesday June 22nd, 2022

Jocelyn turner speaks about the inspiration for her photography exhibition, 'Ophelia's Garden' ...

Tuesday June 21st, 2022

On Monday 4 July, Clive Sinclair VAS FVAS will provide a demonstration of his watercolour techniques in the Hammond Gallery This is a unique opportunity to gain an insight into Clive's creative processes ...

Wednesday June 15th, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the Association of Sculptors of Victoria Inc is excited to host its Annual and Awards Exhibition at the Victorian Artists Society Galleries. A total of 117 works will be on display in mediums including bronze, timber, mosaic, and ceramic ...

Monday May 23rd, 2022

Celebrated VAS Artist and Tutor Julian Bruere VAS FVAS will demonstrate watercolour techniques before an audience. This is a unique opportunity to see a master at work. Visitors to this event will go in the draw to win the artwork Julian Bruere will be producing during the demonstration.

Tuesday May 3rd, 2022

The VAS Paint Out trip to Yarram on the weekend focused mainly on the small coastal towns of Port Albert and Port Welshpool, and was an outstanding success with twenty Victorian Artists Society artists attending.

Wednesday April 13th, 2022

Last night the Victorian Artists Society officially opened the 2022 VAS Autumn Select Exhibition and presented the Mackley Prize and the VAS Sculpture Prize.

Monday March 28th, 2022

The Victorian Artists Society will be represented at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show amidst some of the best landscape and floral talent from Australia and around the world ...

Friday March 11th, 2022

Last night the Victorian Artists Society officially opened the 2022 VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition and presented awards to the VAS artists ...

Tuesday March 1st, 2022

The Victorian Artists Society is proud to present the VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition 2022, with viewing from Friday 4 March until Monday 21 March 2022 ...

Wednesday February 16th, 2022

Last night the Victorian Artists Society officially opened the 2022 VAS Summer Exhibition and presented the winning artists with their prizes ...

Tuesday December 14th, 2021

At the recent Victorian Artists Society Annual General Meeting, held on 9 December 2021, Artist Richard Impey was elected as President.

Friday December 3rd, 2021

For the past eight years Eileen has led the Victorian Artists Society, along with Council members, on a period of major reform to ensure that VAS remains a special place for current and future artists, as it has been for over 150 years. 

Wednesday November 17th, 2021

Last night, with members, artists, guests, sponsors and supporters in attendance, the Victorian Artists Society announced Gwendoline Krumins VAS as the winner ...

Tuesday November 16th, 2021

Victorian Artists Society President, Eileen Mackley AM VAS FVAS, provides an overview of the successful management of the Victorian Artists Society over the last twelve months during the COVID-19 lockdown in an interview with Ron Smith, VIC Arts Media Communications Councillor.

Wednesday November 3rd, 2021

On Sunday several artists from the Victorian Artists Society enjoyed a Paint Out in the lovely heritage Burnley Gardens ...

Friday July 30th, 2021

The Norma Bull Portraiture Scholarship is a biennial award which aims to encourage students of all ages to advance in the naturalistic style of portraiture ...

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.