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Current Exhibitions

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Twenty Melbourne Painters Society 107th Annual Exhibition

23 Oct 2025 – 3 Nov 2025

Meet the Artists 2pm Sunday October 26

VAS Gallery

The TMPS is thrilled to return to the Victorian Artists Society Galleries for our 107th annual exhibition.
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Rachel Dettmann-Smith: Visual Language

21 Oct 2025 – 17 Nov 2025

Mackley Members' Room

Visual Language is a solo exhibition of oil paintings by Rachel Dettmann Smith, featuring a selection of works painted directly from life.
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Contemporary Landscapes

22 Oct 2025 – 3 Nov 2025

Cato Gallery

This intimate exhibition showcases seven painters exploring the enduring power of landscape.
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Upcoming Exhibitions

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Inscape: Reflections of Land and Life

5 Nov 2025 – 16 Nov 2025

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

Inscape: Reflections of Land and Life brings together some of Louise’s most treasured works, celebrating a lifetime of artistic exploration.
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Liz Millsom & Susan Morris: Wild Things

5 Nov 2025 – 16 Nov 2025

Cato Gallery

A shared love of native flora and fauna inspires this beautifully observed exhibition of paintings and limited edition intaglio and drypoint prints by artists Liz Millsom and Susan Morris.
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Joan Allison: The Courage of Colour

18 Nov 2025 – 8 Dec 2025

Cato Gallery

This retrospective exhibition showcases a collection of still life paintings created directly from life, featuring familiar objects and seasonal blooms gathered from Joan's own garden and nature. These intimate arrangements are grounded in personal memory and a deep appreciation for the quiet beauty of everyday moments.
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The Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award 2025

19 Nov 2025 – 14 Dec 2025

Frater, Hammond & McCubbin Galleries

The highlight of the Victorian Artists Society's exhibition calendar sees peer-voted finalists across three Seasonal Select exhibitions present works for consideration in the $17,000 Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award.
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VAS Selects

19 Nov 2025 – 8 Dec 2025

Mackley Room

Running concurrently with the Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year exhibition, VAS Selects celebrates the exceptional breadth and quality of art at VAS throughout 2025.
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VAS Christmas Salon 2025

10 Dec 2025 – 11 Jan 2026

Cato Gallery

This festive showcase celebrates small and affordable artworks perfect for holiday gifting. The exhibition will be held at the Cato Gallery from December 10, 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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The VAS Hansen Little Coterie 2025

17 Dec 2025 – 18 Jan 2026
An exhibition from the Hansen Little Coterie 2025 resident artists: Jemma Cakebread, Madaline Harris-Schober, Jennifer Huang, Caterina Leone, Andrew Li, and Swathi Madike.
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The VAS Studio 2025

17 Dec 2025 – 18 Jan 2026
The VAS is proud to showcase the range of artistic endeavours and mediums that continue to be taught and practiced in the historic VAS Studio.
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