The Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award
About the event
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. Sponsored by the Mackley Family, this award is named for Mr Hylton Mackley AM (Hon) FVAS, who served as Treasurer from 2016-2023. Working alongside his wife, Eileen Mackley AM VAS FVAS, he oversaw the restoration of the Society’s heritage-listed galleries, preserving a building that has housed artists’ work since 1874. The winning artist receives both the major prize and an invitation to hold a solo exhibition in the VAS Cato Gallery. Other prizes include the Members’ Choice Award and the Noel Waite AO Exhibitors’ Choice Award. Award ceremony 7pm Saturday 21 November; all are welcome.