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VAS 9x5 EXHIBITION Awards Presentation

Wednesday June 14th, 2023
Mr Richard Impey FVAS, President of the Victorian Artists Society announced the Awards and congratulated all the winners and all artists who had entered the highly popular event ...
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ArtFest23 Official Opening

Wednesday May 31st, 2023
The Victorian Artists Society has opened a treasure trove of Melbourne's art history with the opening of ArtFest23 at its historic building in East Melbourne on Saturday night ...
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Migrant artists feature in historical exhibition

Friday May 26th, 2023
Migrant artists feature prominently in a new exhibition that celebrates 150 years of the Victorian Artist’s Society ...
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Paint Out at the Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens

Tuesday May 2nd, 2023
Yesterday members of the VAS Paint Out Group travelled to the Dandenongs for a Paint Out in the Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens ...
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Official Opening and Awards Presentation of the 2023 VAS Autumn Select Exhibition

Wednesday April 19th, 2023
On Saturday 15 April the Victorian Artists Society officially opened the 2023 VAS Autumn Select Exhibitio. VAS Council Member Meg Davoren-Honey OAM VAS FVAS presented the Mackley Art Award and the Mackley Sculpture Award to the winners ...
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VAS PAINT OUT AT LAKES ENTRANCE

Tuesday March 28th, 2023
On Thursday 23 March, Members of the VAS Paint Out group travelled to Lakes Entrance for four enjoyable days of painting ...
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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 2023

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 ...
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Victorian Minister for Creative Industries visits VAS

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 ...
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VAS PAINT OUT OF PUFFING BILLY AT GEMBROOK STATION

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 ...
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THE VAS BUILDING IN HISTORY

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 ...
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VAS Paint Out at McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery

Tuesday January 31st, 2023
Yesterday artists from the VAS Paint Out Group headed to Langwarrin for a day of painting ...
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SMLXL FINE ART PRINT STUDIO MARITIME EXHIBITION 2022 Official Opening and Awards Presentations

Monday December 5th, 2022
Yesterday the SMLXL Fine Art Print Studio Maritime Exhibition was officially opened and prizes were presented to the winning artist ...
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2022 VAS MAVIS LITTLE ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

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 ...
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VAS DRAWING EXHIBITION 2022 Opening Night and Awards Presentations

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.
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VAS Paint Out at Hall's Gap

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 ...
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VAS ART SCHOOL & TUTOR EXHIBITION 2022

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 ...
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OFFICIAL OPENING AND AWARDS PRESENTATION OF THE VAS SPRING SELECT EXHIBITION 2022

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 ...
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VAS SPRING SELECT EXHIBITION 2022

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 ...
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Sunday's Paint Out at Mordialloc Creek

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.
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OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE VAS PORTRAIT EXHIBITION 2022

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 ...
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THE ROMANTIC AND THE IDYLL

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.
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VAS PORTRAIT EXHIBITION 2022

Tuesday August 9th, 2022
This annual exhibition, featuring the Nada Hunter Portraiture prizes celebrates portraiture in all genres ...
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AASPI—SHOT IN THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA 2022

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 ...
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Gwendoline Krumins—Senorous Bushland Calls

Wednesday July 20th, 2022
Gwendoline Krumins speaks about her award winning artwork 'Senorous Bushland Calls' ...
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OFFICIAL OPENING AND AWARDS PRESENTATION OF THE 2022 VAS WINTER SELECT EXHIBITION

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 ...
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JOCELYN TURNER—OPHELIA’S GARDEN

Wednesday June 22nd, 2022
Jocelyn turner speaks about the inspiration for her photography exhibition, 'Ophelia's Garden' ...
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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS & DEMONSTRATIONS 2022

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 ...
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THE ASSOCIATION OF SCULPTORS OF VICTORIA ANNUAL AWARDS EXHIBITION

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 ...
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June Exhibitions & Events at VAS

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.
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Paint Out at Yarram an Outstanding Success

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.
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Official Opening and Awards Presentation of the 2022 VAS Autumn Select Exhibition

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.
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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 2022

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 ...
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Winners Announced in the 2022 VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition

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 ...
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VAS GEORGE HICKS FOUNDATION CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION 2022

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 ...
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Official Opening and Awards Presentation of the 2022 VAS Summer Exhibition 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 ...
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NEW PRESIDENT ELECTED FOR VAS

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.
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Eileen Mackley AM is retiring following an 8 year term as VAS 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. 
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2021 VAS MAVIS LITTLE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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 ...
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Eileen Mackley speaks about the Victorian Artists Society surviving COVID-19

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.
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VAS Paint out at Burnley Gardens in Richmond

Wednesday November 3rd, 2021
On Sunday several artists from the Victorian Artists Society enjoyed a Paint Out in the lovely heritage Burnley Gardens ...
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August Exhibitions at VAS

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 ...
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Victorian Artists Society on painting en plein air

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.
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Book now for Term 3 Classes

Monday July 5th, 2021
The Victorian Artists Society offers art classes catering to students of all experience levels, from beginners to professional artists ...

July Exhibitions at VAS

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 ...
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WINNING ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2021 VAS WINTER Select Exhibition

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.
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VAS WINTER SELECT EXHIBITION 2021

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 ...
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'Railwaymen' by Genevieve Ackland

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.
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WINNING ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2021 VAS Autumn Select Exhibition

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 ...
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May Exhibitions at VAS

Monday April 26th, 2021
The Victorian Artists Society is pleased to present the annual 2021 Autumn Exhibition and the President's Award ...
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WINNING ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2021 VAS MARITIME EXHIBITION

Wednesday April 21st, 2021
Official Opening of the Exhibition and Awards Presentation. Viewing until Monday 3 May 2021, Hammond and Frater Galleries.
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JUDITH PERREY RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION

Tuesday April 6th, 2021
A Retrospective Exhibition of work by Judith Perrey, a former Fellow of the Victorian Artists Society.
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April Exhibitions & Workshops

Wednesday March 24th, 2021
A retrospective exhibition of work by Judith Perrey, a former Fellow of the Victorian Artists Society. Judith was also ...
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2021 VAS GEORGE HICKS FOUNDATION CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION

Wednesday March 10th, 2021
The VAS Contemporary Exhibition Award for $5000 is sponsored by the George Hicks Foundation.
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Paint Out at Dights Falls Abbotsford Sunday 28 February 2021

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.
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THE VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY MARCH EXHIBITIONS

Thursday February 25th, 2021
Upcoming exhibitions at the Victorian Artists Society.
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 2021

Thursday February 18th, 2021
The Victorian Artists Society is pleased to announce the winners of the VAS Summer Exhibition.
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Artist's Descendants Visit the Victorian Artists Society

Wednesday February 17th, 2021
Elizabeth Parsons great, great, grand-daughter views the Victorian Artists Society Permanent Collection.
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VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY 1870-2020 CELEBRATING 150 YEARS

Monday December 14th, 2020
Rosemary Noble, Editor of 'VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY 1870-2020 CELEBRATING 150 YEARS' talks to Ron Smith about this new publication.
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The Victorian Artists Society Celebrating 150 Years

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.

THE HISTORIC VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY CELEBRATING ITS 150TH

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.
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THE VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY IN THE SUNDAY AGE

Sunday November 29th, 2020
The grand house on the hill where Australian art was born, reborn
'Wattle Hill' oil on linen by Eros Anceschi - Highly Commended Award

Victorian Artists Society December Exhibitions

Tuesday November 24th, 2020
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Victorian Artists Society Summer Workshops

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.
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VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

Wednesday November 18th, 2020
The Victorian Artists Society is today launching its new website offering greater online capabilities for VAS members and visitors.
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The Victorian Artists Society presents 'NATURE'S WAY' Online Exhibition

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.
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The Victorian Artists Society presents 'A Quiet Life' Online Exhibition

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'.
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The Victorian Artists Society opens the 'Portraits from Home' Online Exhibition

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
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Fredrick McCubbin

Friday July 31st, 2020
Victorian Artists Society 150th Celebrations 'In the Artists Footsteps' Series Fredrick McCubbin
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The Victorian Artists Society opens Art for Sale An online art gallery

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.
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VAS 2020 WINTER EXHIBITION WINNERS

Monday June 22nd, 2020
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY 2020 WINTER EXHIBITION
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ELIZABETH PARSONS

Thursday June 11th, 2020
The Victorian Artists Society's online newsletters are continuing to celebrate the outstanding contribution of artists, past and present.
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Jane Price

Thursday May 28th, 2020
Victorian Artists Society 150th Celebrations 'In the Artists Footsteps' Series, Jane Price Private Collection
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May Vale

Monday May 25th, 2020
Victorian Artists Society 150th Celebrations 'In the Artists Footsteps' Series, Artist May Vale
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Clara Southern

Tuesday May 19th, 2020
Victorian Artists Society 150th Celebrations 'In the Artists Footsteps' Series, Artist Clara Southern
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Tom Roberts

Friday May 1st, 2020
Victorian Artists Society 150th Celebrations 'In the Artists Footsteps' Series, Artist Tom Roberts
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY

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
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Official Launch of the Victorian Artists Society’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations

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.
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The restored Victorian Artists Society’s Heritage Victoria National Trust Listed building

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 ...
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JANUARY FEBRUARY EXHIBITIONS

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.
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2019 MAVIS LITTLE ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

Sunday December 1st, 2019
2019 MAVIS LITTLE ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Hansen Little Foundation and the Victorian Artists Society

BUILDING RESTORATION UNVEILED TODAY IN MELBOURNE

Tuesday November 19th, 2019
Victorian Artists Society Heritage and National Trust Listed Building Restoration Completed Unveiled Today in Melbourne
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BUILDING RESTORATION CELEBRATION

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
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VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY OCTOBER EXHIBITIONS

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.
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OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 2019 SPRING EXHIBITION

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.

PORTRAIT PAINTERS IN ACTION OPEN DAY

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.
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VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY PORTRAIT EXHIBITION

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.
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THE HON. RICHARD WYNNE INSPECTS FINAL STAGES OF VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY RESTORATION

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
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AUGUST EXHIBITIONS AND AN OPERATIC CONCERT

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.
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VICTORIAN ARTISTS SOCIETY PAINT OUT

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.
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SHOT IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE 2019

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.
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GEORGE HICKS FOUNDATION CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION WINNER 2019

Wednesday March 27th, 2019
Last night the Victorian Artists' Society held the official opening of the 2019 George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition.

THE EASTBOURNE ART PRIZE AND EXHIBITION 2019

Thursday March 21st, 2019
Victorian Artists Society artists were invited to create works for consideration in the Eastbourne acquisitive prizes of $4000 and $6000.
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THE EASTBOURNE ART PRIZE AND EXHIBITION 2019

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.
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THE GEORGE HICKS FOUNDATION CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION 2019

Wednesday March 13th, 2019
The Victorian Artists' Society is proud to present its annual Contemporary Exhibition sponsored by the George Hicks Foundation.
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4 + 1 EXHIBITION 2019

Thursday February 21st, 2019
The 4 + 1 Exhibition features five artists with wide life experiences that are reflected in their artworks.
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