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  • An artist painting the portrait of a woman seated in front of a bue curtain, wearing a yellow gown.
  • An artist painting the portrait of a woman seated in front of her.
  • A gallery space with works on white walls behind a lacework staircase balcony.
6 Jul

Portrait Painters in Action

  • Free
  • Art

This free event offers visitors insight into the diverse ways portrait artists capture their sitters, showcasing their individual styles in a variety of mediums.

There will be several models and artists in the expansive upstairs galleries which will be showcasing the Victorian Artists Society's annual Portrait Exhibition.

Visitors are welcome to visit and chat with artists during breaks throughout the day as the works take shape. Members of the public are also welcome to sketch along in the upper galleries.

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No upcoming dates

Location

VAS Gallery
Victorian Artists Society
430 Albert St
East Melbourne 3002

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9662 1484
  • email address: info@vasgallery.org.au
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