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Current Exhibitions

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Jennifer Fyfe: descript

16 Apr 2025 – 11 May 2025

Opening: Prologue | 12 - 3.30pm April 16 2025

Frater, Hammond & McCubbin Galleries

At the heart of the the four-week imprint event, Jennifer Fyfe presents a body of work created over five years.
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Erica Wagner: The Colt from Old Regret

16 Apr 2025 – 27 Apr 2025

Book Launch: Sunday 27 April, 2pm to 3:30pm

Cato Gallery

An exhibition of original artwork from the picture book, The Colt from Old Regret, written by Dianne Wolfer and illustrated by Erica Wagner, published by NLA Publishing. The Colt from Old Regret will be officially launched during the exhibition. This exhibition is part of the 2025 imprint program.
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Lucy Fekete Imprint

Lucy Fekete: The Goils of the Sideshow—Unconventional Beauty

16 Apr 2025 – 27 Apr 2025

Cato Gallery Annex

Roll up! Roll up! Step into a world where uniqueness reigns supreme! This exhibition features six extraordinary sideshow characters, each with distinct gifts and diverse backgrounds.
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Illustration: A Narrative Art

16 Apr 2025 – 27 Apr 2025

Mackley Members Room

Featuring the work of final year students of Melbourne Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Illustration, the heart of this exhibition is the exploration of illustration as a powerful tool for narrative communication.
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Upcoming Exhibitions

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Marketa Kemp: Love You George

30 Apr 2025 – 11 May 2025

Cato Gallery

Presented as part of the 2025 imprint program, Kemp's monotypes showcase the subtle beauty of the Australian landscape. Centred on Lake George in SA, the exhibition narrative tells the story of strong connection between the artist and the subject, depicting the lake's ethereal qualities and ever-changing atmosphere in its pure and unglorified form.
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VAS Norma Bull Scholarship Award Exhibition 2025

14 May 2025 – 25 May 2025

Cato Gallery

This is a biennial award which aims to encourage students of all ages to advance in the naturalistic style of portraiture. The 2025 scholarship is for $5000, which will enable the winning artist to further progress their painting practice.
Ted Dansey The Grand Canal

The Poetry of Watercolour

14 May 2025 – 25 May 2025

Hammond & McCubbin Galleries

The inaugural VAS Watercolour Exhibition highlights the diverse talents of contemporary watercolourists in Victoria.
Keming Shen Triplets

Earthly Pleasures

28 May 2025 – 8 Jun 2025

Cato Gallery

A showcase of still life celebrating earthly delights.
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Collector's Delight

6 Jun 2025 – 8 Jun 2025

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

Artists offering original framed and unframed pieces at exceptional prices as they clear out their studios.
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VAS Portrait Exhibition 2025

2 Jul 2025 – 13 Jul 2025

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

This annual exhibition, featuring the Nada Hunter Portraiture Award celebrates portraiture in all genres. An inspiring array of talent by some of Victoria’s emerging and established artists skillfully capturing the human spirit.
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VAS 9x5 Exhibition 2025

2 Jul 2025 – 3 Aug 2025

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 Winter Select Exhibition 2025

17 Jul 2025 – 3 Aug 2025

Frater, McCubbin & Hammond Galleries

One of three Select Exhibitions held each year by VAS. Votes cast by exhibiting artists are used to decide the list of candidates for the Artist of the Year Award Exhibition. The Winter Exhibition features a first prize of $1000.
Alice Martin A Study of Hands

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

One of three Select Exhibitions held each year by VAS. Votes cast by exhibiting artists are used to decide the list of candidates for the Artist of the Year Award Exhibition. The Spring Exhibition features the Gordon Moffatt AM Spring Prizes: Exhibition Winner $1000.
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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 sort 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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