Victorian Artists Society

Victorian Artists Society Victorian Artists Society

Established in 1890, the Victorian Artists Society is a not-for-profit society offering art classes, gallery hire, workshops and membership. Members can enter seasonal exhibitions and be eligible to win artists awards such as the Norma Bull, Nada Hunter, Deputy Lord Mayor's awards' and more.

Watercolours from Maxine Wade’s solo exhibition Land For Sale, 2-20 September Maxine Wade “This exhibition comprises a s...
08/09/2026

Watercolours from Maxine Wade’s solo exhibition Land For Sale, 2-20 September Maxine Wade

“This exhibition comprises a selection of my most recent Australian landscapes, painted in watercolour. I have chosen a variety of seasons, to explore changing palettes in the landscape - from the cool blues and lilacs of winter, to the bright colours of summer. I have explored different moods in my compositions, with a range of textural marks to achieve some specific focal points. Locations range from coastal areas with bright water to deep in the bush, with dense foliage, arid grasses and granite rocks.”

Congratulations to our award winners from the 2026 VAS Spring Select Exhibition!With the Spring Select being the last of...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to our award winners from the 2026 VAS Spring Select Exhibition!

With the Spring Select being the last of our three Selects for the year, don’t forget to cast your votes before the exhibition closes. This is your last chance to have your say and make your contribution towards the 2026 Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year!

And, of course, a huge thank you to our judge for this year’s Spring Select, Ben Ryan. We really appreciate you taking the time to judge the exhibition during your busy visit to Melbourne ben 🙏🏼

Our last three days have been spent learning portraiture from the wonderfully talented Ben Ryan ben ! Thank you for fitt...
04/09/2026

Our last three days have been spent learning portraiture from the wonderfully talented Ben Ryan ben !

Thank you for fitting us into your busy schedule Ben!!

Ben has also been kind enough to judge our Spring Select exhibition, we hope everyone can join us to celebrate the opening and awards night this Saturday 5th September @ 7pm!

And a special thank you to our lovely model for the masterclass Sloane she/her 🤍

Spring has officially arrived and so has this month’s lineup of exhibitions! We can’t wait to see you at VAS this Septem...
03/09/2026

Spring has officially arrived and so has this month’s lineup of exhibitions!

We can’t wait to see you at VAS this September 🙌🏼

Cover image: Harmers Haven Bay, Adrian Johnson VAS

What a wonderful week at the Affordable Art Fair Melbourne, and a memorable first for VAS! Affordable Art Fair Australia...
01/09/2026

What a wonderful week at the Affordable Art Fair Melbourne, and a memorable first for VAS! Affordable Art Fair Australia

It was a pleasure to bring the work of our artists to a new audience, and even more special to see so many artworks find their way into loving, new homes.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by. It was so lovely to see so many familiar faces.

A special week indeed!!

Until next time,
The VAS Team 🫶🏼

50 years, 50 solo exhibitions. Gregory R Smith’s ‘Time Leaves Its Mark’ brings together over 120 paintings, all created ...
25/08/2026

50 years, 50 solo exhibitions.

Gregory R Smith’s ‘Time Leaves Its Mark’ brings together over 120 paintings, all created directly from life within the past twelve months.

Visit the exhibition across our upper galleries until August 31st, with a selection of works continuing in the Cato Gallery until September 6th.

Gregory R. Smith

What a wonderful evening at VAS on Friday! The galleries were filled with love for Anne Scott Pendlebury on her 80th bir...
23/08/2026

What a wonderful evening at VAS on Friday! The galleries were filled with love for Anne Scott Pendlebury on her 80th birthday, as family, VAS members and friends from St Peter’s Church gathered for a surprise celebration.

Anne is a true fixture of the Society: she grew up at VAS, where her parents were exhibiting members and her father served as President during her childhood. She returned over twenty years ago as a volunteer, served on the VAS Council, and continues to maintain our archives and attend every event to lend a hand.

Friday evening had lovely words from VAS Council member Rosemary Noble, tears of joy as we gifted Anne a holiday to which so many friends had contributed, and much merriment all round. The 50th solo exhibition of Gregory Smith provided the perfect setting for this special night.

Happy birthday, Anne! ❤️

Congratulations to the award recipients of the Edward Heffernan Drawing Prize! 🎉Special thanks to our judge, Isabelle Ch...
21/08/2026

Congratulations to the award recipients of the Edward Heffernan Drawing Prize! 🎉

Special thanks to our judge, Isabelle Chouinard, for her thoughtful selections from such an outstanding field of entries.

Come see the exhibition until August 30!

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430 Albert Street
East Melbourne, VIC
3002

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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