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VAS Portrait Exhibition 2025

Sunday 6 July: VAS Portrait Painters in Action 2025 Open Day

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 2025

2 Jul 2025 – 3 Aug 2025

Opening 2pm, Sunday July 13

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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Upcoming Exhibitions

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VAS Portrait Painters in Action 2025: Open Day

Sunday 6 Jul 2025, 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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National Youth Choir of Australia: Season Finale Concert

Saturday 12 Jul 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The National Youth Choir of Australia, conducted by Carl Crossin OAM, presents a stunning selection of works at the gorgeous Victorian Artists Society after just one intensive week of rehearsals. NYCA is Australia's only truly national youth choir for singers aged 18 - 26 who are meeting in Melbourne for their 2025 residential choral workshop program.
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VAS Winter Select Exhibition 2025

17 Jul 2025 – 3 Aug 2025

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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Gregory R Smith: Observational Viewpoint

19 Aug 2025 – 15 Sep 2025

Hammond, McCubbin, Frater Gallery August 19 - September 1, Cato September 1 - 15

A solo exhibition of 'Tonal Realist' oil paintings executed during the previous 12 month period. Over 120 works featuring still life, florals and landscapes.
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VAS Edward Heffernan Drawing Exhibition 2025

20 Aug 2025 – 31 Aug 2025

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 2025

4 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2025

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 2025

8 Oct 2025 – 19 Oct 2025

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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The Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award 2025

19 Nov 2025 – 14 Dec 2025

Frater, Hammond & McCubbin Galleries

This impressive exhibition features artworks by select Victorian Artists Society artists, who have been invited to participate after receiving the highest number of votes from their peers. This is a prestigious award and much sought after.
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VAS Christmas Salon 2025

10 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026

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 10, 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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