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Victorian Sculptors' Society

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

History

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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

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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

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  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. ^ a b Alan McCulloch (1984). Encyclopedia of Australian Art. ISBN 009148300X.