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 including Life Drawing, Portraits, Textile Arts, Writers, Appraisal and En Plein Air.

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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weekend workshops

Weekend 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.

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.

We'll announce dates, locations, and award opportunities closer to the time.

If you're a member and would to be in the Easter exhibition, email aspirarts@gmail.com.

Find exhibition results

Exhibition results are published in our monthly bulletins.

Image detail: Sheryl Stuart

CUP WEEKEND EXHIBITION

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

All ASPIR members are eligible to enter, and there are several prizes sponsored by local businesses and individuals.

If you're a member and would to be in the Cup Weekend exhibition, email aspirarts@gmail.com.