Does the VAS have a library or archive?
Yes. VAS has a comprehensive library and archive:The Victorian Artists Society has a Members Library with over 400 volumes, established in accordance with the Articles of Association in the 19th century.Library The Library has recently been catalogued and the books numbered and labelled. To make the books available for loan would require adoption of a policy and the assistance of volunteers other than existing Council and staff members in the meantime the books can be accessed by application to the Secretary. While donation of books and catalogues are always encouraged and welcomed, shelf space constraints require some degree of selectivity. Preferred materials would be: Books/catalogues by or about past and present members. Reference books – i.e. dictionaries of artists and painting techniques Histories of Australian and world art, including sculpture. Videos on all aspects of Art. Members themselves are reminded that in the Queens Hall at the State Library they have available the lar
