Sat 31 Oct · +1 more dates
Victorian Artists Society · East Melbourne
a century-old painters' society back in the rooms it walked out of
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In 1918, the rebellious founding members of the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society (TMPS) stormed out of the Victorian Artists Society (VAS) in protest at Max Meldrum being unseated as VAS president. The TMPS has flourished ever since as a unique body of professional artists. Even today, members can trace their connections to the founding members and the Meldrum School.
Following 2024's Return to Albert St exhibition, the 108th Annual Exhibition showcases the present members’ work in the stunningly renovated VAS Galleries.
One of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious arts organisations occupies a unique position in Australian art in that membership is restricted to 20 and is upon invitation only. Many distinguished artists have been members of the group and contributed to its colourful history. The society maintains a strong commitment to the traditions of realist, tonal and impressionist painting.
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When is Twenty Melbourne Painters Society 108th Annual Exhibition?
Sat 31 Oct 2026, +1 more dates. There are 2 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Victorian Artists Society, East Melbourne, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
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