Author: wangarti

The Wangaratta Artists Society Inc. provides a gathering place for artists from Northeast Victoria. The Studio serves as a workspace for artists to pursue their artistic endeavours in their preferred medium. Our organization operates on a membership basis, requiring individuals to obtain a membership for access to the studio. For individuals interested in exploring our studio's offerings before committing to a membership, we host "come and try" days open to the public. Although we do not function as a traditional gallery, we host two annual exhibitions: the Unframed Exhibition during Easter and the Annual Art Exhibition showcasing paintings and crafts, typically coinciding with the Jazz Festival weekend in late October. These exhibitions offer our members the opportunity to showcase and sell their artwork. They serve as fundraisers for our society, which operates as a non-profit organization. Furthermore, we organize workshops featuring accomplished artists who provide instruction to our society over the course of a weekend. These workshops are accessible to both our members and the public. The Studio accommodates various groups of members who convene on a weekly basis, each focusing on their individual artistic pursuits utilizing a range of mediums. Prospective artists are encouraged to join our society, as our members are eager to share their expertise and skills with others, although it should be noted that these interactions are informal and do not feature a designated instructor. Through our newly established website, email communications, Facebook Group, and monthly newsletter, we ensure that members are informed about studio events, as well as exhibitions and opportunities offered by other galleries and art societies. Furthermore, we maintain connections with other art societies and extend support to their initiatives whenever feasible. Contact Robyn for more information: 0412 291 066