The Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award 2025

19 Nov 2025 – 14 Dec 2025

Opening - Saturday 6th December | Black tie optional

Location: 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.

The Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award 2025

Location: Frater, Hammond & McCubbin Galleries

19 Nov 2025 – 14 Dec 2025

Opening - Saturday 6th December | Black tie optional

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.

Award

The Victorian Artists Society proudly announces 2025 Major Prize $17,000, the Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award. VAS invites new and existing members to enter the VAS Seasonal Select Exhibitions and be eligible for peer selection into this prestigious Artist of the Year Award.

Eligibility

Artists must be a 2025 VAS Member and exhibit in at least 2 of our 3 seasonal shows to be eligible for peer vote into the Artist of the Year Exhibition. Each seasonal show also has its own $1500 prize.

Autumn 27 March-13 April Winter 17 July-3 August Spring 4-21 September

Finalists will be invited to submit up to 3 works for the Artist of the Year Exhibition, 19 November-14 December. The prize will be celebrated with a black tie (optional) awards evening on Saturday December 6 2025.