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.
Exhibitions
Current Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibitions
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.
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.
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.