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Current Exhibitions

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VAS Maritime Exhibition 2026

23 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026

Opening 1pm, Sunday 27 September

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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Kallista, Ellsworth Overton (Edit)

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
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Shaynell Barboza: Essence

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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Upcoming Exhibitions

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MSWPS: Changing Perspectives 2026

7 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026

Frater, McCubbin, & Hammond Galleries

The Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors (MSWPS) is proud to present Changing Perspectives 2026, its 117th Annual Exhibition, showcasing the vibrant and diverse work of women artists from across Victoria. Running from 7 to 18 October at the Victorian Artists Society Galleries in East Melbourne, this highly anticipated exhibition features new works created over the past two years by MSWPS members. Disciplines include painting, printmaking and sculpture, with mediums ranging from oil and acrylic to bronze, ceramics, timber, glass and more.
Hannah Pasco Kingswood

Kingswood College: Up Close

7 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026

Cato Gallery

Genevieve Gadd-Carolan mandarins (Edit)

Genevieve Gadd-Carolan: Always a Student

14 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026

Mackley Members' Room

Genevieve Gadd-Carolan: Always a Student
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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: Windows of Life

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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