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.
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| Formation | 1918 |
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| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia |
| Website | twentymelbournepainterssociety |
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]
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