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Exhibitions

Current Exhibitions

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VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition 2024

8 Mar 2024 – 25 Mar 2024

Opening Event Sunday 10 March from 4pm

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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From Above: A Contemporary Abstract Painting Exhibition

8 Mar 2024 – 25 Mar 2024

Cato Gallery

French contemporary abstract painter Loïs Lanoix's solo show "From Above: A Contemporary Abstract Painting Exhibition" invites viewers to transcend traditional perspectives and immerse themselves in a visual symphony of avant-garde expressions. This collection redefines conventional boundaries, offering a kaleidoscopic journey through the realms of form, colour, and emotion.
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Aimee Li Watercolour

The World Around Me—Aimee Li Watercolour Landscape

1 Mar 2024 – 28 Mar 2024

Mackley Members' Room

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Upcoming Exhibitions

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Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2024

20 Mar 2024 – 24 Mar 2024

Royal Exhibition Building, Gallery Precinct

The Victorian Artists Society will once again be represented at the Flower & Garden Show amidst some of the best landscape and floral talent from Australia and around the world. 
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VAS Silent Auction

Tuesday 2 Apr 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
This event is a fundraiser for the 2024 VAS Programme. 
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VAS Autumn Select Exhibition 2024

12 Apr 2024 – 29 Apr 2024

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. There is a sculpture prize of $500.
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VAS Young Artist Autumn Select Exhibition 2024

12 Apr 2024 – 29 Apr 2024

Cato Gallery

The Victorian Artists Society invites emerging artists of 25 years and under to submit their wall hanging or sculpture work for consideration in our first Young Artist Select Exhibition.
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Duo Windborne—Album Launch

Friday 19 Apr 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Duo Windborne launch their debut album, Venus Bay Fireside Sessions, at the Victorian Artists Society Gallery!
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Pei Wang—Perception and Metamorphosis

2 May 2024 – 27 May 2024

Cato Gallery: 2-14 May, Mackley Members' Room: 2-27 May

Pei’s creation often begins with perception and emotion. When the emotions take countless turns, she feels an irresistible urge to pick up the painting brush.
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Nostalgia of Burma—A Visual Voyage to Burmese Art

5 Jun 2024 – 11 Jun 2024

Hammond and McCubbin Galleries

Presented by Art & Ko Collection
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VAS 9x5 Exhibition 2024

5 Jul 2024 – 5 Aug 2024

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 Portrait Exhibition 2024

5 Jul 2024 – 15 Jul 2024

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 Winter Select Exhibition 2024

19 Jul 2024 – 5 Aug 2024

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, and a sculpture prize of $500.
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VAS Spring Select Exhibition 2024

6 Sep 2024 – 23 Sep 2024

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 for: 1st prize, $500. 2nd prize, $250. 3rd prize $100. Sculpture prize $150.
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VAS Edward Heffernan Drawing Exhibition 2024

11 Oct 2024 – 21 Oct 2024

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 Maritime Exhibition 2024

25 Oct 2024 – 5 Nov 2024

Hammond & McCubbin Galleries

This exhibition features artworks including tall ships, peaceful beach scenes and the ever changing moods of the ocean.
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THE HYLTON MACKLEY AM (HON) FVAS, VAS ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024

8 Nov 2024 – 25 Nov 2024

Frater, Hammond & McCubbin Galleries

This impressive exhibition features artworks by select Victorian Artists Society artists, who have been invited to participate after receiving the highest number of votes from their peers. This is a prestigious award and much sort after.
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VAS Art Studio Exhibition 2024

20 Dec 2024 – 13 Jan 2025

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

This exhibition showcases the range of artistic practices and mediums that are taught at the VAS Art School. 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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