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Exhibitions

Current Exhibitions

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VAS Art Studio Exhibition 2024

19 Dec 2024 – 27 Jan 2025

Awards presentation 6.30pm Dec 19 ahead of the VAS Christmas Party from 7pm

McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

This exhibition showcases the range of artistic practices and mediums that are taught at the VAS Art Studio. Encompassing oil, watercolour, pastel, drawing, acrylic, gouache and sculpture, both students and teachers works on show will reveal the diversity and creativity within the school.
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VAS Christmas Salon 2024

Cato Gallery

The beloved exhibition formerly known as Little Treasures returns with a fresh twist as the Christmas Salon! This festive showcase celebrates small and affordable artworks perfect for holiday gifting. The exhibition will be held at the Cato Gallery from December 11, inviting art lovers to explore a curated selection of unique creations by VAS artists. Unlike other exhibitions, works can be taken at the time of purchase for easy gifting.
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VAS Hansen Little Coterie Exhibition 2024

19 Dec 2024 – 26 Jan 2025

Meet the Artists Day, 5 Jan 11:30am-3:00pm

Frater Gallery

This exhibition showcases the work of the five 2024 VAS Hansen Little Coterie participants during their residency. This program is generously sponsored by the Hansen Little Foundation.
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Upcoming Exhibitions

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VAS Summer Exhibition 2025

28 Jan 2025 – 10 Feb 2025

Cato, Frater & McCubbin Galleries

This is the first VAS members' exhibition of 2025.
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Ray Hewitt—You Yangs

29 Jan 2025 – 23 Feb 2024

Mackley Members' Room

Ray Hewitt presents a selection of paintings from visits to the You Yangs.
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Megan-Jane Johnstone - Wake-up call… Lessons from nature’s sculptured landscapes

5 Feb 2025 – 16 Feb 2025

Cato Gallery

This exhibition is inspired by the plight of the world's glaciers, which are retreating at an unprecedented and devestating rate.
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VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition 2025

11 Feb 2025 – 24 Feb 2025

Frater, Hammond & McCubbin Galleries

In this exhibition VAS artists are asked to explore subjects from a 21st century perspective, challenging themselves creatively. This Exhibition is sponsored by the George Hicks Foundation.
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VAS Autumn Select Exhibition 2025

25 Mar 2025 – 14 Apr 2025

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

One of three Select Exhibitions held each year by VAS. Votes cast by exhibiting artists are used to decide the list of candidates for the Artist of the Year Award Exhibition. The winner will be awarded $1000.
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VAS Norma Bull Scholarship Award Exhibition 2025

13 May 2025 – 26 May 2025

Cato Gallery

This is a biennial award which aims to encourage students of all ages to advance in the naturalistic style of portraiture. The 2025 scholarship is for $5000, which will enable the winning artist to further progress their painting practice.
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VAS Watercolour Exhibition 2025

13 May 2025 – 26 May 2025

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

An exhibition showcasing the talent of our VAS watercolour artists.
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VAS Portrait Exhibition 2025

1 Jul 2025 – 14 Jul 2025

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

This annual exhibition, featuring the Nada Hunter Portraiture Award celebrates portraiture in all genres. An inspiring array of talent by some of Victoria’s emerging and established artists skillfully capturing the human spirit.
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VAS 9x5 Exhibition 2025

1 Jul 2025 – 4 Aug 2025

Cato Gallery & Mackley Members' Room

A homage to the original 1889 9x5 Impressionism Exhibitions, of small works painted on cigar box lids.
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VAS Winter Select Exhibition 2025

15 Jul 2025 – 4 Aug 2025

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

One of three Select Exhibitions held each year by VAS. Votes cast by exhibiting artists are used to decide the list of candidates for the Artist of the Year Award Exhibition. The Winter Exhibition features a first prize of $1000.
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VAS Edward Heffernan Drawing Exhibition 2025

19 Aug 2025 – 1 Sep 2025

Cato Gallery & Mackley Members' Room

The 'Edward Heffernan Memorial Drawing Prizes' are awarded in honour of Edward Heffernan, past president of VAS from 1977 to 1980. He served on the VAS Council for 12 years and was also awarded the Distinguished VAS Service Award, Honorary life Membership, VAS Fellowship and the Order of Australia Medal for his services to Arts.
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VAS Spring Select Exhibition 2025

2 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2025

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

One of three Select Exhibitions held each year by VAS. Votes cast by exhibiting artists are used to decide the list of candidates for the Artist of the Year Award Exhibition. The Spring Exhibition features the Gordon Moffatt AM Spring Prizes: Exhibition Winner $1000.
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