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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.


2026 exhibition dates:
Friday 3 April- Monday 6 April.


Download 2026 entry form 


Entries are due in by March 27

email completed form to aspirarts@gmail.com
 

 2026 AWARDS

 

Best in Show (any medium) $1,000 Bendigo Community Bank 

Best Painting  $500  Phillip Island RSL

Sustainable Environment Award  $500 Westernport Water

Best Body of Work 2D (any medium) * Clay & Co

Best Body of Work 3D (any medium) * Clay & Co

Best Other Medium  $400 Chemmart Cowes

Best Textile or Wearable Art $400 Turn the Page/Island Helicopters

People’s Choice $250   Seniors Art Supplies Voucher

Highly Commended X 4 $150   Bendigo Community Bank 

Painting, Sustainable Future, Other Medium, Textile/Wearable Art

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CUP WEEKEND EXHIBITION

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

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

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2026 exhibition dates
friday 30 oct-tuesday 3 nov


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

 

2025 EXHIBITION RESULTS 

(published in our monthly newsletter)​.

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BEST IN SHOW Heather Towns

BEST PAINTING Ursula Theinhart

HIGHLY COMMENDED PAINTING Josephine Allen

BEST 3D Dina Goebel

HIGHLY COMMENDED 3D Leigh Wicking

BEST OTHER MEDIUM Bruce Wearne

HIGHLY COMMENDED OTHER MEDIUM Gay Mosby

BEST TEXTILE ART Shandelle Nolan

HIGHLY COMMENDED TEXTILE ART

BEST YOUNG ARTIST

HIGHLY COMMENDED YOUNG ARTIST Louis

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Image detail: Marian Quigley

exhibition award sponsors

This website was made possible thanks to funding from Bass Coast Shire Council’s Community Grants

ASPIR PROGRAMS THRIVE WITH SUPPORT FROM OUR MAJOR SPONSOR: THE BENDIGO BANK OF THE SAN REMO, COWES, AND GRANTVILLE COMMUNITIES
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