VAS George Hicks Foundation Contemporary Exhibition 2025
12 Feb 2025 – 23 Feb 2025
Frater, Hammond & McCubbin Galleries
In this exhibition VAS artists are asked to explore subjects from a 21st century perspective, challenging themselves creatively. This Exhibition is sponsored by the George Hicks Foundation.
VAS Autumn Select Exhibition 2025
26 Mar 2025 – 13 Apr 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 winner will be awarded $1000.
Jennifer Fyfe: descript
16 Apr 2025 – 11 May 2025
Frater, Hammond & McCubbin Galleries
Spanning the upper galleries at VAS during the four-week imprint event, Jennifer Fyfe presents a body of work created over five years.
These artworks are a combination of vintage texts, oil paintings and community stories told in oil paint, ink, and braille.
Displayed with accessibility in mind, the artworks are complimented by two installations designed to inspire visitor interaction and discussion.
Erica Wagner: The Colt from Old Regret
16 Apr 2025 – 27 Apr 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
VAS Winter Select Exhibition 2025
16 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.
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.
VAS Spring Select Exhibition 2025
3 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.
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.
