Victorian Artists Society
| Main Focus: | Painting |
| State: | Victoria |
| Region: | Melbourne Region |
| President: | Eileen Mackley |
| Established: | 1870 |
| Exhibitions: | Yes |
| Art Shows: | Yes |
| Tuition: | Yes |
| Workshops: | Yes |
| Art Prizes: | Yes |
| New Members | On Application |
| Membership Fee: | $160 per year |
Group Information
The Victorian Artists Society is for all who engage in and enjoy art. Networking and community are also a valuable part of the Victorian Artists Society experience for artists, art lovers and collectors alike.
With a rich heritage dating back to 1870 they are proud of their contribution to the development of Australian art. With a view of the future framed by quality and versatility, their reputation for the development and promotion of art in the general community will live on.
Committee Members
President
Eileen Mackley
Membership Information
New and existing members are eligible for art prizes, gain exposure in their exhibitions and enjoy reduced rates on gallery hire and classes. Student $60 no joining fee (students must be full time and 25 years and under); Country $135 (+$50 joining fee the first year); City $160 (+$50 joining fee the first year).
To become a member of the Victorian Artists Society, simply click on the website link and follow the instructions on the home page of their online system. You may also contact the office on 03 9662 1484.
Members of the Victorian Artists' Society enjoy many benefits, such as:
- Selling your art via our website
- Life drawing and portrait group
- Paint outs once a month
- Demonstrations and workshops
- Art Classes
- Special events
- Weekend painting trips
- Gallery hire at a reduced rate
- Entitled to exhibit your artwork in our exclusive member exhibitions
- Exclusive Quarterly Journal magazine
- Voting rights in member exhibitions
- Networking.
Events
Exhibitions
Art is exhibited continually throughout the year in their five different gallery spaces. The gallery spaces are also available for hire to members, non member artists and art organisations.
Tuition
Regular Art Classes
The VAS painting and sculpture classes cater to art students of all levels across a wide range of mediums including: oil, pastel, watercolour, acrylic and gouache. Lessons cover a range of techniques, such as drawing, contemporary, portraiture, landscape, still life and life model.
Regular tutors include;
Graham McKenzie
Lisa O'Keefe
Maxine Wade
Stephen Doyle
Linda Weil
Julian Bruere,
Ted Dansey,
Annie Finkelde,
Barbara McManus,
Gray Nicol,
Paul McDonald Smith,
Lee Machelak
Gregory R. Smith.
Contact Details
- Email Address: admin@victorianartistssociety.com.au
- Phone Number: (03) 9662 1484
Address
430 Albert Street
East Melbourne 3002.