Melbourne’s eastern suburbs is home to a number of large galleries and smaller art spaces putting on regular shows and platforming local talent. Here are some of the best exhibitions over the coming months.
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Whitehorse Artspace
Streets of Promise: Land Auction Posters from Whitehorse
This exhibition features land auction posters from streets throughout Whitehorse.
When: Until October 10
Random Weave: Basketmakers of Victoria celebrate 40 years
Basketmakers of Victoria is a community group based in the Curator’s Cottage at Wattle Park in Surrey Hills.
When: Opening celebration Saturday September 19, 1-3pm; September 15 – October 24
Whitehorse Art Show 2026
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Box Hill Burwood, the show will mark the 60th annual event and celebrate a range of works from local artists.
When: Opening gala on Wednesday October 28, 7-10:30pm; October 29 – November 1
Where: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Art to Art
Paper & Plastic
Exhibiting 26 new works from Melbourne artist Madeleine Simson, who creates acrylic paintings celebrating the mundanity of everyday materials.
When: Opening Thursday October 8, 6:30pm until October 26
Where: 135 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery
31st Annual Mayoral Art Exhibition – “Sense of Place”
The display will showcase works from local artists who were asked to explore the places, spaces, memories and connections that give them a “sense of place”.
When: September 21 – October 24
Where: 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Brassaï: Secret Paris
A collection of the work of Hungarian-born French photographer Brassaï (Gyula Halász), including more than 150 vintage prints.
When: Until November 15
Where: 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen
Brassaï, Couple d’amoureux dans un petit café parisien, quartier Italie (Couple of lovers in a small café on Place d’Italie). Image Credit: Estate Brassaï, Succession/Philippe Ribeyrolles
Manningham Art Gallery
Two Girls From Amoonguna
A display of new work by Arrernte and Southern Luritja artist Sally M Nangala Mulda and Western Arrarnta artist Marlene Rubuntja, featuring video, hand-sewn soft sculptures and paintings.
When: Running until December 19
Where: Manningham City Square (MC Square), 687 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
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Curated by the Wandoon Estate Aboriginal Corporation, this display commemorates the 100th anniversary of the closure of Coranderrk Aboriginal Station.
When: Until November 1
Where: 35-37 Castella Street, Lilydale
Round Bird Food & Wine Merchants
Change of Seasons
An exhibition showcasing the works of six local artists, including ceramics, sculptures and watercolour painting.
When: Until October 8
Where: 174 Main Street, Lilydale
