Victorian Artists Society

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 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 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 Chouinard, for her thoughtful selections from such an outstanding field of entries.

Come see the exhibition until August 30!

VAS is honoured to welcome back Gregory R. Smith for his 50th annual exhibition, Time Leaves Its Mark.

Spanning the upper galleries, this extraordinary body of work was painted entirely direct from life over the past twelve months, a rare feat of discipline and observation.

Join us for the opening on Saturday from 2pm, or visit any day until August 31. A smaller selection continues in the Cato Gallery until September 6.

Even more of Gregory’s work will be on show with VAS at the Affordable Art Fair Melbourne. Find us at Stand C6.

Gregory R. Smith | Melbourne | What’s On | Tonal realism | oil painting | exhibition

Affordable Art Fair Australia

We’re so excited to show Susannah Bond’s work at the upcoming Affordable Art Fair, Melbourne.

In this week’s Behind the Brush, Susannah shares her thoughts on creating in her energetic style and finding inspiration every day.

See something you love? Come find Susannah’s work at the VAS Stand, C6, at the Affordable Art Fair from August 27-30. Tickets are available through Affordable Art Fair Australia

VAS Members, please DM if you’d like to snap up one of our remaining free passes!

Susannah Bond | VAS | Victorian Artists Society | Abstract Art | Wax Art | Affordable Art Fair Melbourne

Ready for a creative boost? Bookings are now live for our next round of workshops and masterclasses!

From Portraits in Depth with Jennifer Fyfe to Sculpting in Wax and Member exclusive workshops on our upcoming trip to Daylesford, there’s truly something for everyone.

These workshops do book out so sign up early! 👨‍🎨

View details and book at the studio link in our bio 🔗