Victorian Sculptors' Society

The Victorian Sculptors' Society was an arts organisation formed in Victoria, Australia in 1948.

History

The society had two predecessors:

In 1948 the Victorian Sculptors' Society[5] was founded.

They organised a special exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in 1958, and later a travelling exhibition, visiting country centres. The society held exhibitions at the Victorian Artists Society (VAS) galleries from 1948. The society was disbanded in 1969.

Presidents[6]

Successor

The Association of Sculptors of Victoria was founded in 1971 and held annual exhibitions at the VAS.

Presidents
  • 1971: Charles Miller
  • Stanley Hammond
  • Michael Meszaros
  • Karl Duldig
  • 1979: Ernest Fries
Hon. Secretary
  • 1980 John M. Davies[6]

References

  1. "Yarra Sculptors' Society". The Age. No. 13, 537. Victoria, Australia. 22 July 1898. p. 6. Retrieved 14 June 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Gog and Magog". The Age. No. 25532. Victoria, Australia. 13 February 1937. p. 8. Retrieved 14 June 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "In the World of Art". The Age. No. 30340. Victoria, Australia. 26 July 1952. p. 14. Retrieved 14 June 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  4. "Letters to the Editor". The Age. No. 24, 469. Victoria, Australia. 14 September 1933. p. 13. Retrieved 14 June 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  5. "We Lack Statuary". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 31, 696. Victoria, Australia. 3 April 1948. p. 22. Retrieved 14 June 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  6. Alan McCulloch (1984). Encyclopedia of Australian Art. ISBN 009148300X.
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