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Current Exhibitions

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Imprint | Liz Gridley: Relics

15 Apr 2026 – 10 May 2026

Opening Thursday April 16, 6pm

Hammond Gallery

Portraits of loved ones through objects. Liz Gridley will be accepting commissions and painting relics live in the gallery throughout this exhibition period.
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Imprint | Charli English: Portholes

29 Apr 2026 – 10 May 2026

Thursday 30 April, 6pm

Cato Gallery

This exhibition presents a series of hybrid painting-sculpture works that examine the intersection of coastal erosion and the housing crisis, two converging forces that are reshaping access to beauty and belonging in contemporary Australia.
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Imprint | Madaline Harris Schober: Ancient Nostalgia - Mourning Paintings That Could Have Been

29 Apr 2026 – 10 May 2026

Thursday 30 April, 6pm

Mackley Gallery

This exhibition brings together selections from ink and watercolour travel journals, created during archaeological excavations and research across the Middle East and Mediterranean, alongside newly completed oil paintings of the same sites, landscapes, and finds.
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Imprint | Nathalie Anne: Held In Line

29 Apr 2026 – 10 May 2026

Thursday 30 April, 6pm

Frater Gallery

Nathalie Anne's work explores what endures when materials meet, transform, and leave their traces. Working with graphite, watercolour and wood, she engages with substances that carry their own histories of fragmentation and permanence. 
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Imprint | T.J. Murphy: Remains to Be Seen

29 Apr 2026 – 10 May 2026

Thursday 30 April, 6pm

McCubbin Gallery

The 2025 Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year, T.J. Murphy explores vintage objects in still life.
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Upcoming Exhibitions

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Fiona Bilbrough: Trompe l'oeil

13 May 2026 – 7 Jun 2026

Mackley Gallery

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Bob Wade Retrospective

13 May 2026 – 17 May 2026

Cato Gallery

Robert Wade was a VAS fellow and a former councillor, serving in the 1980s-, and two-time winner of the VAS 'Artist of the Year' (1985 & 1986). The Cato Gallery will exhibit works across his lifetime.
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Collectors' Delight 2026

15 May 2026 – 24 May 2026

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

Collectors' Delight invites art lovers and collectors to an exciting event at the Victorian Artists Society. Visitors can explore an eclectic collection of unframed works and rediscovered pieces direct from the studios of VAS artists.
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Edward Heffernan Retrospective

20 May 2026 – 31 May 2026

Cato Gallery

A collection of works by the late Edward Heffernan, past President of the Victorian Artists Society.
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Spotlights

27 May 2026 – 14 Jun 2026

Hammond Gallery

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Ian Armstrong: Familial lines

27 May 2026 – 7 Jun 2026

Frater Gallery

Familial Lines is a selection of family portraits by Ian Armstrong (1923-2005), focusing particularly on his daughter Maggie. The exhibition offers the viewer a rare insight into Armstrong’s many styles and varied use of the visual medium, applied to a single theme.
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Sarah Ackland: Journey with the Pencil

3 Jun 2026 – 14 Jun 2026

Cato Gallery

Journey with the Pencil is a body of artwork that was born out of the desire to improve Sarah’s understanding of tone. Something that started off as a study of tone to improve her watercolour painting, became a passion and a collection of detailed drawings of mostly trees, landscapes and botanical work in graphite.
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Nina Volk Solo Exhibition

9 Jun 2026 – 14 Jun 2026

Frater Gallery

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Barbara McManus: She

10 Jun 2026 – 28 Jun 2026

Mackley Gallery

An exhibition of figure studies in pastel in celebration of the age-old tradition of drawing from life. The works are the result of many years observing and depicting the beauty of the human form.
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Neil Miley Solo Exhibition

16 Jun 2026 – 28 Jun 2026

Cato Gallery

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The Association of Sculptors of Victoria 2026

17 Jun 2026 – 28 Jun 2026

Frater, Hammond & McCubbin Galleries

More than 100 sculptures by emerging and professional sculptors will be exhibited. They will be diverse in style, subject and in a variety of materials including wood, bronze, steel, resin and mixed media.
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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.