Welcome to Diamond Valley Arts Society
Est. 1972Embedded Files
We are a community-led art society that has been operating in the Nillumbik Shire for over 50 years.
DVAS offers a range of art exhibitions, demonstrations, classes and workshops throughout the year. We are based in two picturesque locations - Edendale Community Environment Farm (Eltham) and The Slovenian Club (Research).
For many years now, DVAS has been a warm and welcoming place, an art hub for people of diverse creative interests.
Our mission is to create an inclusive and nurturing environment where artists of all backgrounds and skill levels can come together to explore, create, and celebrate the arts. Through our activities and events, we strive to inspire and engage both our members and the wider community, promoting a shared appreciation for the transformative power of art.
Check out our regularly updated News and Events.
NOT A MEMBER? Enjoy two free trial sessions to explore our community and workshops before joining. All skill levels are welcome — no experience needed.
Featured News: 2026 DVAS Art Show
You are invited to the DVAS Art Show on Sat 3 – Sun 4 Oct 2026. We are looking forward to welcoming our artists and visitors for a weekend dedicated to inspiration, connection, and the transformative power of art.
Nestled along Eltham’s Diamond Creek, Edendale Community Environment Farm spans seven hectares of hands-on environmental learning and natural beauty. It’s the perfect family outing to connect with nature, pick up sustainable living tips, and grab some native plants from the nursery. You can relax outdoors, meet the resident farm animals, feed the chooks, and unwind at the charming on-site café to enjoy a fresh coffee, light lunch, or sweet treat.
The show will feature:
- Art Sales: Original paintings, pottery, glass art, and jewellery by local artists, inspired by nature, Edendale Farm, workshop projects, travel, and the world around us.
- Special "BLUE" Feature: To celebrate our blue logo design by DVAS Life Member Linda MacAulay, a dedicated section will highlight works dominated or inspired by this iconic colour—spanning serene cyan horizons, mysterious twilight indigoes, and deep melancholic navy. Artists will interpret what blue means to them, capturing mood, favourite shades, Australian landscapes, sky, water, or nostalgia.
- Book Launch: The launch and celebration of the Edendale Farm Colouring Book by DVAS member and convener Anna Madyarova. This project is generously supported by DVAS and Edendale Farm.
- Interactive Activities: FREE colouring activities from the Edendale Farm Colouring Book for children and adults, guided by Anna and other experienced tutors.
- Live Demonstrations: All-day demonstrations in oil painting, acrylics, drawing, and sculpture.
- Art Clearance: A clearance sale of art books and supplies.
Image: Long-term member Anna Dalton during a live demonstration at the 2025 DVAS Art Show
Our Partners
We are proud to acknowledge generous support from Victorian Artists Supplies and Senior Art Supplies. DVAS members get a discount on all purchases (just mention DVAS).
Edendale Farm
DVAS Main Studios are situated at the Edendale Farm in Eltham. This unique location, amid serene landscapes and tranquil surroundings, offers a perfect blend of creativity and nature. We are grateful to the farm staff for making us feel welcome.
Edendale Farm staff are eligible for a 10% discount on artwork sales at our Art Shows.
We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather as an arts society, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and future. We extend that respect to any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may be with us on site today.
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