Diamond Valley Arts Society
| Main Focus: | All types of art styles and mediums |
| State: | Victoria |
| President: | Ellen Jenkins |
| Number of Members: | 70 |
| Established: | 1972 |
| Exhibitions: | Yes |
| Art Shows: | Yes |
| Tuition: | Yes |
| Workshops: | Yes |
| Art Prizes: | No |
| Membership Fee: | $70 per year |
Group Information
We are a community lead art society that has been operating in the Nillumbik Shire for 55 years.
DVAS offers a range of art exhibitions, demonstration, classes and workshops throughout the year. We are based in two picturesque locations - Edendale Community Environment Farm (Eltham) and The Slovenian Club (Research).
For many years now, DVAS has been a warm and welcoming place, an art hub for people of diverse creative interests.
Our mission is to create an inclusive and nurturing environment where artists of all backgrounds and skill levels can come together to explore, create, and celebrate the arts. Through our activities and events, we strive to inspire and engage both our members and the wider community, promoting a shared appreciation for the transformative power of art.
Committee Members
President
Ellen Jenkins
Vice President
Di Gardner
Treasurer
Rob Gardner
Secretary
Rob Macaulay
Committee Members
Show Convener: Diane Gardner
Minute Secretary: Anna Dalton
Social Media: Anna Madyarova
Membership Information
General Annual Membership (from 1st July to 30th June) is $70.00. Membership forms can be downloaded via the DVAS website.
Members' Benefits:
- Regular informal workshops with friendly supportive conveners (included in membership fees)
- Discounted fees for art classes offered at DVAS
- Demonstrations by professional artists
- Paint out days
- Participation in DVAS Art Shows and Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
- Unique studios with art library and resources in a historic Homestead building at the Edendale Environment Community Farm, Eltham
- Pottery and ceramics studio with kilns at the picturesque Slovenian Club, Research
- Facebook group and Instagram account with regular news, calls for exhibition entries, cultural events, inspiring resources about art, members sharing their projects
- Opportunities to showcase member artwork in stories, posts and reels
- Promoting information about DVAS members having solo exhibitions, participating in group shows or art fairs
- Monthly e-Bulletin with updates, important news, calls to enter external exhibitions, classes and creative events across Victoria
- Artist profile on DVAS website
- Discount at Victorian Artists Supplies and Senior Art Supplies stores
- Great volunteering opportunities: join the committee, become a workshop convener, assist with exhibition set up and sales, volunteer in our school holiday program. Help us make DVAS better and stronger!
If you are interested in becoming a student or a member we would love to hear from you.
Events
Exhibitions
Our volunteer group operate a range of art exhibitions over the year.
Tuition
Workshops
Regular classes and workshops are organised for both members and general public. Kids workshops take place during school holidays.
Contact Details
- Main Contact: Rob Gardner
- Email Address: admin@dvartsociety.com.au
- Phone Number: N/A
Address
Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham