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150th Anniversary

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 on the night of Tuesday 10 March 2020.

Erica Wagner—Hope is the Thing

Hope is the Thing features the original artwork from the book Hope is the Thing, written by Johanna Bell, illustrated by Erica Wagner and published in February 2023 by Allen & Unwin. Related paintings, collages, drawings and limited-edition prints and panels from the book will also be on display.

Entry: Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2023

Entry: Pushing the Boundaries Exhibition 2023

Entry: VAS New Members Exhibition 2023

60 Years of Art Life—A Retrospective Exhibition of Hong Fu

Join curatorial assistant Xinyu Song for bilingual tours on Saturday April 1st, and discover the story behind the exhibition showcasing Hong Fu's 60 years of art. English Tour 11:30AM. Mandarin Tour 12:30PM

VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition 2023

In this exhibition VAS artists are asked to explore subjects from a 21st century perspective, challenging themselves creatively. This Exhibition is sponsored by the George Hicks Foundation.

VAS Summer Exhibition 2023

This is the first VAS exhibition of 2023. We look forward to welcoming members and visitors back to our galleries with a celebration of summer. This exhibition features prizes for painting of: 1st, $600; 2nd, $300; 3rd, $100; and sculpture of: 1st, $600; 2nd, $300 and 3rd, $100

VAS Mavis Little Artist of the Year 2021

This impressive exhibition features artworks by select Victorian Artists Society artists, who have been invited to participate after receiving the highest number of votes from their peers.  This is a prestigious award and much sort after.

Entry: Country Members Exhibition 2023

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Entry: En Plein Air Exhibition 2023

Entry: Spring Exhibition 2023

VAS SPRING SELECT EXHIBITION

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Entry: Maritime Exhibition 2023

Entry: Drawing Exhibition 2023

VAS DRAWING AWARD EXHIBITION

Entry: Life Group Exhibition 2023

Entry: Little Treasures Exhibition 2023

VAS MARITIME EXHIBITION

Entry: Summer Exhibition 2024

VAS 9X5 Exhibition 2024—Submission Form

A homage to the original 1889 9x5 Impressionism Exhibitions, of small works painted on cigar box lids.

VAS Paint Out at Williamstown

Monday January 29th, 2024

On Sunday members of the VAS Paint Out group travelled to Williamstown for a day of painting at Williamstown Railway Station and Point Gellibrand.

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Zulu—Visual Tenacity

Tenacity can be viewed both positive and negatively, yet however you perceive or interpret tenacity, Zulu has it in spades, and she’s proud of it.

The Association of Sculptors of Victoria 2023

More than 100 sculptures by emerging and professional sculptors will be exhibited. They will be diverse in style, subject and in a variety of materials including wood, bronze, steel, resin and mixed media.

Nitel—An Exhibition of First Nations Artists

‘Nitel’ is an exhibition of First Nations Women’s art work. The collective of 5 creative women artists from the Bendigo region on Dja Dja Wurrung country who share social, cultural and/or family connections and have lived in the region for many years.

VAS Winter Select Exhibition 2023

One of three Select Exhibitions held each year by VAS. Votes cast by exhibiting artists are used to decide the list of candidates for the Artist of the Year Award Exhibition. The Winter Exhibition features prizes of Senior Art Supplies vouchers to the value of: 1st prize, $600. 2nd prize, $150. 3rd prize $100. Sculpture prize, $150.

Open House Melbourne Weekend 2023

An annual event which opens hundreds of buildings across Melbourne and Victoria to the public. This event is run to foster community appreciation for architecture and encourage engagement in conversations about the future of our city.

Norma Bull Etchings & Paintings

A display of historic copper plates, etchings and paintings by Norma Bull.

Genesis Baroque presents Kammermusik

Genesis Baroque is a Melbourne/Naarm-based period chamber orchestra founded in 2017 by Artistic Director and violinist, Jennifer Kirsner, and directed by baroque violinist Lucinda Moon.

A Demonstration of Watercolour Painting with Maxine Wade

Famous watercolourist and member of MSWPS Maxine Wade will give visitors insight into her particular approach to portraiture and figurative work.

Ray Hewitt—Close to Home

This exhibition is to show that painting subjects can come about from what people might think is quite ordinary, everything has its own special something. We all see the world in our own way. Each artist has their own way of interpreting the subject and expresses them their way.

VAS Portrait Painters in Action 2023: Open Day

Drop into our free open day of live painting by some of the top VAS portraiture artists!

VAS Portrait Exhibition 2023

This annual exhibition, featuring the Nada Hunter Portraiture Award celebrates portraiture in all genres. An inspiring array of talent by some of Victoria’s emerging and established artists skillfully capturing the human spirit.

VAS Norma Bull Scholarship Award Exhibition 2023

This is a biennial award which aims to encourage students of all ages to advance in the naturalistic style of portraiture. The 2023 scholarship is for $5000, which will enable the winning artist to further progress their painting practice.

Lily Jones and Friends—Muse

VAS Gallery presents an evening of musical entertainment with Lily Jones & Friends.

Gregory R Smith—Bring to Light

Gregory R Smith VAS FVAS presents his 46th solo exhibition, featuring more than 100 works of still life, portraiture, florals and landscapes completed in the last 12 months.

VAS Art School Exhibition 2023

This exhibition showcases the range of artistic practices and mediums that are taught at the VAS Art School. Encompassing oil, watercolour, pastel, drawing, acrylic, gouache and sculpture, both students and teachers works on show will reveal the diversity and creativity within the school.

Australian Society of Marine Artists National Exhibition 2023

The second year of the Australian Society of Marine Artists collaborating with the Victorian Artists Society in an exhibition of Marine and Maritime works of art.