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Exhibitions

Current Exhibitions

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VAS Summer Exhibition 2026

Summer Gelato Party 1 February 2pm

Hammond, Frater & McCubbin Galleries

This is the first VAS members' exhibition of 2026.
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Angus Wishart: Berlin Calling

28 Jan 2026 – 15 Feb 2026

Opening Night: Friday 30 January, 6-8pm

Cato Gallery

VAS is thrilled to welcome home Angus Wishart, who will present a stunning body of work after spending a year painting in Europe.
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Upcoming Exhibitions

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VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition 2026

11 Feb 2026 – 22 Feb 2026

Frater, Hammond & McCubbin Galleries

Discover a fresh perspective on art at the VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition.
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VAS New Members 2026

25 Feb 2026 – 8 Mar 2026

Hammond Gallery

Introducing artists that joined VAS for the first time in 2025.
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VAS Autumn Select Exhibition 2026

25 Mar 2026 – 12 Apr 2026

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

The VAS Autumn Select Exhibition marks the first qualifying round for artists competing for the prestigious Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award.
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VAS Portrait Exhibition 2026

1 Jul 2026 – 12 Jul 2026

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

This annual exhibition, featuring the $1,000 Nada Hunter Portraiture Award, celebrates portraiture in all genres. An inspiring array of talent by some of Victoria’s emerging and established artists skilfully capturing the human spirit.
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VAS 9x5 Exhibition 2026

1 Jul 2026 – 2 Aug 2026

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 Painters in Action 2026: Open Day

Saturday 11 Jul 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drop into our free open day of live painting by some of the top VAS portraiture artists!
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VAS Winter Select Exhibition 2026

15 Jul 2026 – 2 Aug 2026

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

The VAS Winter Select Exhibition is the second of three qualifying rounds for artists competing for the prestigious Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award.
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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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VAS Spring Select Exhibition 2026

2 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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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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The Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award 2026

4 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 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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Acknowledgment of traditional owners.

We would like to pay our respects to the traditional owners of the land on which our building stands, their leaders, past, present and emerging.