ARTS
SOCIETY
PHILLIP
ISLAND
REGION

artistic programs tO educate, inform, and inspire THE PHILLIP ISLAND REGION.

The Arts Society Phillip Island Region (ASPIR) is a community-based arts group. We connect our local communities to the arts by making creative programs and exhibitions available to everyone.

program

ASPIR conducts regular sessions for members. There are several topics and groups to choose from, including:

ASPIR also holds weekend workshops for members and the public. Come along and learn new artistic skills, push your art practice to new levels and meet like-minded creative people.

ASPIR members get discounted rates for all workshops, so consider becoming a member.

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member sessions

Member sessions are open to ASPIR members.

They are run by fellow members, and they're low cost thanks to membership fees.

Choose from several topics each month like writing, portrait painting, life drawing, textile arts, en plein air, and appraise & connect.

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workshops

Weekend or weekly workshops are for anyone - you don't have to be a member.

Specialist tutors run our weekend workshops, and fees vary depending on the workshop (with discounts for ASPIR members).

Topics range from painting to writing, sculpting and textiles.

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EXHIBITIONS

Twice a year we showcase ASPIR members' work at major exhibitions - one at Easter, and the other on Cup Weekend. All ASPIR members can enter their work in the exhibitions, and all works are for sale.

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EASTER EXHIBITION

Every Easter we put on an annual showcase of ASPIR members' work.
All ASPIR members can enter and all works are for sale.

Members: to enter the exhibition, send a completed exhibition entry form to gay.mosby@gmail.com

CUP WEEKEND EXHIBITION

AN EXHIBITION OF ASPIR members' works from painting, drawing, sculpture and ceramics, to digital Art/photography and textiles.

All ASPIR members are eligible to enter, with awards and prizes sponsored by local businesses.

2026 exhibition dates:
friday 30 oct - tuesday 4 nov

ENTRIES CLOSE 21 OCTOBER

Members: Apply by 21 October to be in the Cup Weekend exhibition.

The 2026 entry form has all the information you need to sign up.

Direct Deposit your entry fee to ASPIR Bank Account at any Bendigo Community Bank or online:

ARTS SOCIETY PHILLIP ISLAND REGION INC, BSB 633 000 Account No 142291616.
Please include your surname and initial as reference.
Send a completed 2026 entry form to gay.mosby@gmail.com or post it to ASPIR, PO Box 198, Cowes (allow 2 weeks for delivery).