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.
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.
The Figure From Life
2 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
An exhibition honouring the enduring discipline of drawing and painting from the living model.
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.
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.
The VAS Hansen Little Coterie 2026
16 Dec 2026 – 17 Jan 2027
An exhibition from the Hansen Little Coterie 2026 resident artists: Scott Bamford, Annie Forbes, Ramanpreet Kaur, Lachlan McKenzie and Marlon McKinnon.