2026 AGRA Annual Exhibition
5 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
Frater, McCubbin and Hammond Galleries
Realist and representational art will be celebrated at the 2026 AGRA Annual Exhibition. The 50 year-old Australian Guild of Realist Artists (AGRA) was started by artists such as Kenneth Jack, Kath Ballard and eight times Archibald winner Sir William Dargie.
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.
MSWPS: Changing Perspectives 2026
7 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026
Frater, McCubbin, & Hammond Galleries
The highly anticipated Annual Exhibition features new works created over the past two years by MSWPS members. With a membership of over ninety, more than one hundred artworks will be displayed. Disciplines include painting, printmaking, and sculpture, with mediums ranging from oil and acrylic to bronze, ceramic, timber, glass, and more.
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.
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.
