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Since 1870, the Victorian Artists Society has been home to the avant-garde. A place of learning where the masters of tomorrow hone their skills. A public gallery that first shows the art of the future for savvy collectors.

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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.

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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.

Jo Reitze

Entry: Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2023

Lorraine Meinke


Entry: Pushing the Boundaries Exhibition 2023

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Georgina Mills


Entry: VAS New Members Exhibition 2023

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Marion Chapman


Michael Ward


Susannah Bond


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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

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Sergio Borja


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Rob Scholten

Robert Scholten is an Australian artist, from Melbourne, who is a painter, printmaker, muralist and illustrator. Robert works in his own brand of abstract realism, conveying observed experience by combining abstraction and figuration in layered, painterly compositions.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Fay Palmer


Entry: Country Members Exhibition 2023

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Danielle Robertson


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Christine Denny


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Ray Hewitt

I have been a full time painter for over 30 years. I am a member of both the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society and the Victorian Artists’ Society.

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The Norma Bull $5000 Portraiture Scholarship—Online Application

The Norma Bull Portraiture Scholarship Award is made available through the bequest of the late Norma Bull. It is open to all students enrolled in a tertiary Arts Course or in classes conducted by an approved art association or art teacher in Victoria.

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Barbara McManus

Barbara McManus is a professional artist and teacher with over thirty years experience. 

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Fred Toumayan


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Paul McDonald Smith

Paul was 2001 Artist of the Year at the Victorian Artists Society and is Life Member and Fellow of VAS and member of the Twenty Melbourne Painters.

Denise Nethercote


Entry: En Plein Air Exhibition 2023

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Vivi Palegeorge


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Entry: Spring Exhibition 2023

1st Prize_Joe Whyte, Through the Clouds, oil on linen.

VAS SPRING SELECT EXHIBITION

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Walter Magilton


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Jenny Whiteside

Jenny is a self taught stone sculptor informed by her all round artistic practice. Her work is predominantly figurative and often naive—graceful torsos and busts through to quirky anatomical snapshots and lately some abstracted forms have been creeping into her works.

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Jill Rogers_No Man is an Island Acrylic on Canvas $1900_Winner 2022

Entry: Maritime Exhibition 2023

Ulrich Stalph_Pambula River_Third Prize 2022

Entry: Drawing Exhibition 2023

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VAS DRAWING AWARD EXHIBITION

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Entry: Life Group Exhibition 2023

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Joe Whyte


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David Chen


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Nicola McGhee


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Entry: Little Treasures Exhibition 2023

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Erica Wagner

Erica is an artist, publisher and storyteller. Her practice embraces the flexibility of creativity through mixed media encompassing painting, drawing, printing and collage.

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Teague Leigh


First Prize_Lulu Clifton-Evans

VAS MARITIME EXHIBITION

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Lynden Stone


Maria Radun, highly commended 2023, Remember

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.

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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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If you have any questions please contact the VAS Gallery and we will endeavour to help you.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Norma Bull Etchings & Paintings

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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