Twenty Melbourne Painters Society is an Australian arts organisation that was established in 1918.[1] The group split from the Victorian Artists Society to follow the Australian Tonalist Max Meldrum.[2] Membership is restricted to 20 and is upon invitation only. The society follows the traditions of realist, tonal and impressionist painting and holds an annual exhibition.

Twenty Melbourne Painters Society Inc
Formation1918
HeadquartersMelbourne, Australia
Websitetwentymelbournepainterssociety.com.au

History

The Twenty Melbourne Painters Society (TMPS) was established in 1918.[1] The group was a break-away group from the Victorian Artists Society, leaving to follow Australian Tonalist Max Meldrum.[2]

In 1919, within the first year of formation, the Twenty Melbourne Painters held their first exhibition.[3]

The group is limited to 20 members[4] and is by invitation.[3]

The Twenty Melbourne Painters has held an annual exhibition since 1919.[5]

Founding TMPS members

References

  1. ^ a b "Twenty Melbourne Painters Society Inc: The 95th Annual Exhibition". Art Almanac. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  2. ^ a b "History". Twenty Melbourne Painters Society Inc. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Tradition of Excellence that Began with Artistic Rebellion". Jenny Pihan Fine Art. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  4. ^ "98th Twenty Melbourne Painters Society's Annual Exhibition". weekend notes. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  5. ^ "the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society". Twenty Melbourne Painters Society Inc. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  6. ^ "Members". Twenty Melbourne Painters Society Inc. Retrieved 30 March 2018.

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