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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.

Entry: Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2023

Lorraine Meinke

Entry: Pushing the Boundaries Exhibition 2023

Georgina Mills

Entry: VAS New Members Exhibition 2023

Michael Ward

Sergio Borja

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.

John Daniels

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

USE_Gwen Krumins_Rubescence_Winner AOTY 2021_2

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.

Fay Palmer

Entry: Country Members Exhibition 2023

Danielle Robertson

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.

Cheryl Reed

Barbara McManus

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

Fred Toumayan

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

Mary Hyde_Low Tide Under the Footbridge, Staithes_Spring Winner 2022

Entry: Spring Exhibition 2023

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

VAS SPRING SELECT EXHIBITION

Bruce Baldey VAS

Historic Members of VAS

Phillip Malcolm Roberts

Susan Kozma Neilson

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

VAS DRAWING AWARD EXHIBITION

Entry: Life Group Exhibition 2023

Nicola McGhee

Entry: Little Treasures Exhibition 2023

VAS MARITIME EXHIBITION

Maria Radun, highly commended 2023, Remember

Entry: Summer Exhibition 2024

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.

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.

Joe Whyte_Old ad New Brunswick_First Prize 2023

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.

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.

Gamer Girl by Phill Roberts-Norma Bull Winner 2023

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.

Andy Comisso_Master Copy of Jacob Van Oost, Portrait of a Young Girl_Best in Show

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.

VAS Maritime Exhibition 2023

This exhibition features artworks including tall ships, peaceful beach scenes and the ever changing moods of the ocean.

VAS Edward Heffernan Drawing Exhibition 2023

The 'Edward Heffernan Memorial Drawing Prizes' are awarded in honour of Edward Heffernan, past president of VAS from 1977 to 1980. He served on the VAS Council for 12 years and was also awarded the Distinguished VAS Service Award, Honorary life Membership, VAS Fellowship and the Order of Australia Medal for his services to Arts.

VAS Spring 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 Spring Exhibition features the Gordon Moffatt AM Spring Prizes for: 1st prize, $500. 2nd prize, $250. 3rd prize $100. Sculpture prize $150.

THE HYLTON MACKLEY AM VAS ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

Lois Lanoix

Vale Robert Wade

Thursday February 1st, 2024

Sadly, on the evening of Tuesday 30 January 2024, Robert Wade OAM passed away ...

Jane Walker: A Retrospective

The family of the late Jane Walker invite you to attend a celebration of her remarkable career.

Jessie Belle van Loon

VAS Autumn 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 Autumn exhibition is sponsored by Eileen and Hylton Mackley.

Sandra Messner

VAS Paint Out at Werribee Park Mansion and Gardens

Monday February 26th, 2024

Yesterday members of the VAS Paint Out group travelled to Werribee for a day of painting at Werribee Park Mansion and Gardens.

About VAS

With 150 years of history, the Victorian Artists Society (VAS) remains one of Australia’s preeminent art institutions. Established in 1870 by early impressionist painters, VAS is a society for art practitioners and lovers.

Revelations in Art: Celebrating 15 Years of Jimmy He's Creative Vision

Jimmy He is one of Australia's renowned abstract expressionist painters, currently residing in Melbourne. Painting is an art form brimming with creativity and expressiveness. Over his fifteen-year artistic journey, people are able to witness the continuous evolution of his artistic perspective and aesthetics, with a greater emphasis on the language of painting and the use of colour.

Richard Impey

VAS Summer Exhibition 2024

This is the first VAS members' exhibition of 2024.

Rose Draffin

Entry: Contemporary Exhibition 2024

The VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition

Lucy Wilde

From Above: A Contemporary Abstract Painting Exhibition

French contemporary abstract painter Loïs Lanoix's solo show "From Above: A Contemporary Abstract Painting Exhibition" invites viewers to transcend traditional perspectives and immerse themselves in a visual symphony of avant-garde expressions. This collection redefines conventional boundaries, offering a kaleidoscopic journey through the realms of form, colour, and emotion.

VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition 2024

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.