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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS & DEMONSTRATIONS 2022


A DEMONSTRATION OF WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

WITH CLIVE SINCLAIR VAS FVAS

 Monday 4 July 2022, 1pm until 3pm

Hammond Gallery

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'Winter Evening Seaford', watercolour by Clive Sinclair

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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WAYNE LESLIE

AN AFFAIR OF THE ART

Viewing from Thursday 30 June until Monday 4 July 2022

Frater, Hammond & McCubbin Galleries

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'Interior' by Max Meldrum

Introduced to the Tonalist style of Meldrum, Wayne started collecting Australian Tonalist paintings and in particular the Meldrum School (known as Meldrumites) and those that followed Meldrum’s Tonal theories ...

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RAY WILSON VAS FVAS

A BRUSH WITH LIGHT

Viewing from Friday 1 July until Sunday 31 July 2022

Mackley Members' Room

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‘Nasturtiums and Lemons’, oil by Ray Wilson

An exhibition of modern tonal impressionist oil paintings, including en plein air landscapes, seascapes and still life ...

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JAN LOWE

FACES & PLACES

Viewing from Thursday 21 July until Monday 8 August 2022

Cato Gallery

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'Old Friends', Scratchboard by Jan Lowe

The Faces & Places Exhibition is a collection of Scratchboard and Watercolour paintings by Victorian Scratchboard artist, Jan Lowe. They depict the amazing animals encountered, which has left an enduring memory on her, and the places visited during her travels, either just going for a walk on her beach, or travelling far ...

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OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE WEEKEND 2022

Saturday 30 July and Sunday 31 July 2022

Open Saturday 30 July and Sunday 31 July 10am until 4pm both days

1 - VAS Front of Building Cropped

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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Ray Wilson Demo Image

'Fruit and Silver Pot', oil by Ray Wilson

On Wednesday 13 July, artist Ray Wilson VAS FVAS will demonstrate impressionism in oil from still life. The arrangement will be chosen based on colour, tone and form using reflective surfaces. The technique will focus on colour matching, reflections and metallic surfaces utilising a mix of Meldrum impressionism methods and a direct approach ...

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CLIVE SINCLAIR VAS FVAS

QUIET PLACES

Viewing from Thursday 30 June 2022 until Monday 18 July 2022

Cato Gallery

Opening event Sunday 3 July from 1pm until 4pm

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'Moonrise', watercolour by Clive Sinclair VAS FVAS

These paintings have been done over a period of three years through observation with nature and its parting light. I have tried to convey the softness and subtlety of the beautiful evenings and moving light. They are small delicate watercolours and oils ...

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VAS WINTER SELECT EXHIBITION 2022

Viewing from 1pm Friday 8 July until Monday 25 July 2022

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

Opening Night and Awards Presentation, Tuesday 12 July at 7pm

Ray Hewitt FVAS_For a Morning Paddle_Winner 2021

'For a Morning Paddle', oil by Ray Hewitt VAS VFAS, Winner of the VAS Winter Select Exhibition in 2021.

The Victorian Artists Society is pleased to present the annual VAS Winter Select Exhibition, which includes the Senior Art Supplies Prizes and the Sculpture Award ...

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AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF STREET PHOTOGRAPHERS

SHOT IN THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA 2022

Viewing from Thursday 28 July until Monday 8 August 2022

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

Opening event on Friday 29 July 2022 from 7pm until 8.45pm

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Photograph by Sally Coggle

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. The exhibition proudly showcases the engaging imagery from our diverse and enthusiastic members who are inspired by Melbourne's eclectic heart ...

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Gallery Viewing Hours

Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm
Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 4pm.

All Enquiries:

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