Our Vision:
To be a community leader connecting people to the arts.
Our Mission:
To provide artistic programs that educate, inform and inspire.
Our Values:
- Respect
- Honesty
- Fairness
- Open communication
- Support
- Encouragement
- Commitment
EXHIBITIONS
The Artists’ Society of Phillip Island Inc. (ASPI) holds two annual exhibitions– at Easter and Cup Weekend. These are open to all members.
The Cup Weekend exhibition includes the Bass Coast Shire ‘Your Art Collection’ Award which includes the opportunity to enter the Bass Coast Acquisitive Art Prize.
GROUPS
Membership of ASPI provides automatic membership of the following groups:
VISUAL ARTISTS
Formed in 1994, the visual artists group provides activities that include life drawing, plein air, appraisal and artist talks.
WRITERS
Formed in 1988, the writers group provides an informal forum for developing writers to grow in confidence and expertise. The writers meet monthly, hold workshops and readings and also seek to renew a community interest in poetry.
TEXTILE ARTISTS
The textile artists have been meeting fortnightly since 2011 so as to share their skills and knowledge in textiles and fabric art.