Hobsons Bay Arts Society Inc.

Hobsons Bay Arts Society Inc. Hobsons Bay Arts Society Inc. is an art group situated in the municipality of Hobsons Bay, Victoria Our aim is to promote the arts in our community.

Artists from Hobsons Bay and surrounds of all ages/abilities with a passion for creativity are welcome! Hobsons Bay Arts Society Incorporated is situated in the municipality of Hobsons Bay in Victoria, Australia. Our home is in the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street, Altona. We aim to help & encourage residents of Hobsons Bay and the wider community to pursue their artistic talen

ts & love of art, welcoming new members of all ages and artistic abilities who would like to meet people with like interests in a friendly, creative environment. Art tuition sessions are conducted by talented tutors with many years experience covering most mediums. The class environment is friendly and encouraging - not only do our students learn new skills, but form new friendships too! There are also social art groups for those wishing to create in company. HBAS holds regular member art exhibitions and, along with our major sponsors Qenos and Hobsons Bay City Council, is proud to present the 5X7 Art Prize, an annual small format art competition open to all residents of the western suburbs of Melbourne.

04/09/2026
03/09/2026

If you haven’t already visited our Annual Members’ Showcase at Louis Joel Gallery best you get yourself down there - the gallery is “A Riot of Colour” with vibrant artworks - most of which are for sale!
Also on display is a special collection of intuitive art created by HBAS Life Member Victoria Smith, who at 96 years of age is vision impaired - but that hasn’t stopped her creativity!

Thanks to Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly for the article, and thanks to our Curation Team and Jess from LJAC for ...
01/09/2026

Thanks to Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly for the article, and thanks to our Curation Team and Jess from LJAC for putting their faces in the photo!
Pop in and see this amazing exhibition full of colour and cheer for the start of Spring!!

Creative City Hobsons Bay

ICYMI: Hobsons Bay Arts Society launches A Riot of Colour in Altona, showcasing vibrant works through to 17 September.

It’s grey outside today, but happily our Annual Members’ Showcase “A Riot of Colour” is open from 11am to 2pm today (Sun...
29/08/2026

It’s grey outside today, but happily our Annual Members’ Showcase “A Riot of Colour” is open from 11am to 2pm today (Sunday) to brighten your day!
Creative City Hobsons Bay

Thanks for the write up, Cade and Star Weekly!!
28/08/2026

Thanks for the write up, Cade and Star Weekly!!

Hobsons Bay Arts Society’s annual member’s exhibition gets underway on Friday 28 August at Louis Joel Gallery in Altona. Running through until 17 September, this year’s exhibition is titled ‘A Riot of Colour’ and well and truly lives up to its name, with a range of vibrant works exemplifyi...

The Louis Joel Gallery was definitely “ A Riot of Colour” and celebration for the opening night of Hobsons Bay Arts Soci...
28/08/2026

The Louis Joel Gallery was definitely “ A Riot of Colour” and celebration for the opening night of Hobsons Bay Arts Society’s Annual Members’ Showcase! Congratulations to our winning artists in the 4 medium categories. And of course thrilled to welcome our guests of honour Mayor of Hobsons Bay Councillor Diana Grima and the lady of honour for the exhibition, featured artist HBAS Life Member Victoria Smith! Thanks to all who made tonight a colourful success 👌🙏🙌

28/08/2026

Thanks to our fabulous Curation Team, HBAS’s Annual Members’ Showcase “A Riot of Colour” is curated, installed and looking amazing at Louis Joel Gallery and ready for the launch this evening (7pm 28 Aug). This exhibition features a special display of intuitive artworks by HBAS life Member Victoria Smith, who is legally blind but still creating aged 96!! Exhibition dates: 29 Aug - 17 Sep. Closed Monday.

HBAS’s Annual Members’ Showcase 2026: “A Riot of Colour” launches Louis Joel Gallery at 7pm 28 August; here’s just a ta...
27/08/2026

HBAS’s Annual Members’ Showcase 2026: “A Riot of Colour” launches Louis Joel Gallery at 7pm 28 August; here’s just a taste of the amazing artworks that will be on display!: Borealis Drift - Sonia Trainor
A Whisper of Spring - Glenda Smith
Fragments in Pearls - Michelle Tirman
Tangle of Nasturtiums - Gaye Pereira Jackson
Holi Happy Day - Josephine Graziosi
Blooming Wild - Jan Paul
Exhibition Dates: 29 Aug to 17 Sep.

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Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street
Melbourne, VIC
3018

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