Image credit: Geoff Cunningham, ‘Social Creatures’, 2022, acrylic and aerosol on canvas, 60 x 60 cm, image courtesy of the artist.
NEWS
INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP FEES
Due to ongoing increase in our running costs we have had to make the decision to increase memberships by $1 per month, from July 1, 2025. If you want to extend your existing membership at the current price, please transfer $36 to our account, below, and let us know via the contact page.
Melbourne and Victorian Artists Inc
BSB 633 000
Acc 178 715 918
IMPRESSIONS OF PLACE
We are looking forward to seeing the submissions on display at the Hawthorn Town Hall Gallery. To RSVP to the opening follow this link below.
SHOW & TELL
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2025
17 artwork sales equating to 20% in total.
Nearly $5000 in total and over $3500 minus Flower Show commission.

WHY BECOME A MEMBER?
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Art Group /Society Memberships range from $35 - $240, across Victoria. MAVA Inc memberships are one of lowest in Melbourne whilst comparable to regional memberships.
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In the last 5 years we have put $40K in artists pockets.
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We have an art prize every second year, that gives 20 members a share of $10K cash.
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MAVA Inc exhibitions are very affordable and sometimes they are free.
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MAVA Inc. is based online, with less overheads and put more funding into our website, exhibitions and more.
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MAVA Inc is not restricted to one location and can therefore support all Victorian Artists.
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MAVA Inc has an active social media presence and regularly features members., regardless of skill, experience, style or medium.
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MAVA Inc is accepting of all mediums, including painters, photographers, sculptors, printmakers, textile artists and more.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS FOR ENCOURAGING THE DIVERSITY OF ALL VICTORIAN ARTISTS AND MAKERS
