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Exhibitions

Current Exhibitions

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Ben Winspear & Des Parkin: Duet

5 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026

Mackley Members' Room

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2026 AGRA Annual Exhibition

5 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026

1pm, Saturday August 8

Frater, McCubbin and Hammond Galleries

Realist and representational art will be celebrated at the 2026 AGRA Annual Exhibition. The 50 year-old Australian Guild of Realist Artists (AGRA) was started by artists such as Kenneth Jack, Kath Ballard and eight times Archibald winner Sir William Dargie.
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Kenneth Jack: Tiny Treasures and Important Works

5 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026

Art talk: 2pm, Saturday 15 August

Cato Gallery

An exhibition of works by the late Kenneth Jack, who helped create the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, is held concurrently with the annual AGRA Exhibition.
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Upcoming Exhibitions

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VAS Edward Heffernan Drawing Exhibition 2026

19 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026

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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Gregory R Smith: Time Leaves its Mark

19 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026

Frater, McCubbin and Hammond Galleries

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Maxine Wade: Land For Sale

2 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026

Mackley Members' Room

Maxine’s exhibition features Australian landscapes painted in watercolour
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VAS Spring Select Exhibition 2026

3 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

The VAS Spring Select Exhibition marks the third and final qualifying round for artists competing for the prestigious Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award.
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Susannah Bond and Melissa Fraser: Oceans Apart

9 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026

Cato Gallery

Opening Sunday 13 September from 2pm
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VAS Maritime Exhibition 2026

23 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026

Frater & McCubbin Galleries

This exhibition features artworks including tall ships, peaceful beach scenes and the ever changing moods of the ocean.
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Ellsworth Overton: 50 Years with The Victorian Artists Society

23 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026

Cato Gallery

Opening Tuesday 22 September 1pm
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That Little Something Xtra!

23 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026

Frater Gallery

Opening Night Celebrations Thursday 24th September 6pm-8pm

Shaynell Barboza

23 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026

Mackley Members' Room

Essence is a collection of contemporary portrait paintings celebrating women, identity and belonging.
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MSWPS: Changing Perspectives 2026

7 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026

Frater, McCubbin, & Hammond Galleries

The highly anticipated Annual Exhibition features new works created over the past two years by MSWPS members. With a membership of over ninety, more than one hundred artworks will be displayed. Disciplines include painting, printmaking, and sculpture, with mediums ranging from oil and acrylic to bronze, ceramic, timber, glass, and more.
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Kingswood College

7 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026

Cato Gallery

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Twenty Melbourne Painters Society 108th Annual Exhibition

21 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026

Frater, McCubbin and Hammond Galleries

The TMPS is thrilled to return to the Victorian Artists Society Galleries for our 108th annual exhibition.
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Maria Radun: In The Moment

21 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026

Cato Gallery

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Amanda Hyatt VAS: Raw

4 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026

Cato Gallery

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The Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award 2026

5 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026

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 $20,000 Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award.
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VAS Christmas Salon 2026

2 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

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 2, 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 Figure From Life

2 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
An exhibition honouring the enduring discipline of drawing and painting from the living model.
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Send Nudes

2 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
A knowing wink at a modern cliché, and a celebration of the oldest subject in the history of art.
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The VAS Studio 2026

16 Dec 2026 – 17 Jan 2027
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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