Twenty Melbourne Painters Society
The Twenty Melbourne Painters Society is one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious arts organisations reaching its centenary in 2018. It occupies a unique position in Australian art in that membership is restricted to 20 and is upon invitation only. Many distinguished artists have been members of the group and contributed to its colourful history. The society maintains a strong commitment to the traditions of realist, tonal and impressionist painting.
Current Members of the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society and year elected:
Greg Allen (1998), Fiona Bilbrough (2016), John Orlando Birt (2019), Bill Caldwell (2004), Nicolas Chen (2024) Jennifer Fyfe (2019), Ray Hewitt (2016), Amanda Hyatt (1992), Lee Machelak (1994), Barbara McCallum (1990), Paul McDonald Smith (1997), Ross Paterson (1998), Herman Pekel (2004) Clive Sinclair (1998) Peter Smales (1996) David Taylor (1981) Maxwell Wilks (1982) Joseph Zbukvic (2006)
David Taylor, Life amongst shadows, Venice, Watercolour
Fiona Bilbrough, Hues of Green, Oil
Max Wilks, Breakaway, Oil
Jennifer Fyfe, Chiesa al Sole, Positano, Oil
Lee Machelak, The Blue Feather, Oil
Paul McDonald Smith OAM Sunlit Rotunda, Balmoral Beach, Oil
Amanda Hyatt, Tea and Dumplings, Watercolour
Greg Allen, In the Kimberley, Watercolour
Media Enquiries:
Ron Smith OAM Hon FVAS, Victorian Artists Society - Mobile: 0417 329 201
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