Arts Rutherglen is proud to host the

9th Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize
6-15 March 2026

The Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize is an opportunity for artists to exhibit in a well established, popular show with visitors being able to purchase varied, creative works from sections including Painting, Work on Paper, Photography, 3D and Youth.

Opening Gala Night: Friday 6th March 2026, 6.30pm
Exhibition: 7th to 15th March 2026, 10am-4pm daily

Entries open 1st November 2025 and close 8th February 2026!

Choose from these categories to enter:

  1. Painting/Mixed Media: This can be a painting on canvas in acrylic, oil, watercolour or any medium. And can be a combination of mediums.
    $6,000 in prize money awarded.
  2. Work on Paper: This can be a painting on paper in acrylic, oil, watercolour or any medium. And can be a combination of mediums.
    $3,000 in prize money awarded.
  3. Photography: Photographs taken or produced to illustrate a subject or topic, a natural or urban place, people or animals. For 2026, Photography will feature a single open section – welcoming entries on any subject.
    $3,000 in prize money awarded.
  4. 3D Artworks: This can include ceramics, metal, wood, stone, glass, textiles and wearable art.
    $2,000 in prize money awarded.
  5. Youth Section (Ages 12–18): Young creatives are invited to showcase their talents across a variety of mediums – Painting, Mixed Media, Work on Paper, 3D Artworks, or Photography.
    $1,000 in prize money awarded.
 
Plus $1,600 more prize money awarded.
For full terms and conditions for please read our Conditions of Entry.

Youth Section

$1,000 in total prize money

Young creatives are invited to showcase their talents across a variety of mediums – Painting, Mixed Media, Work on Paper, 3D Artworks, or Photography.

For the ages of 12 to 18 years of age. 

For full terms and conditions, please read our Conditions of Entry for Youth.
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NEW OFFER!!

Free artwork delivery from Melbourne and Mildura

We are very excited to announce Corowa Furnishings are generously offering FREE ARTWORK DELIVERY to our Art Show from two locations in Victoria:

  • SER Logistics: 39 Stanley Drive, Somerton VIC 3062. Phone: 03 9305 4047 (Monday to Thursday)
  • Beds R Us: 816 Fifteenth Street, Mildura VIC 3500. Phone: 03 5022 8495

Please call SER Logistics (Melbourne) or Beds R Us (Mildura) to book your space. Deliver your artworks (to SER Logistics or Beds R Us) by Date TBC – approx. mid-February 2026.

Please wrap your artworks generously with bubble wrap and write clearly “To be delivered to Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize”.

Corowa Furnishings will also deliver your artwork back to Somerton or Mildura if they are not sold at the exhibition.

Opening Gala Night

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Friday 6 March 2026

Join us to toast the artists who have entered their marvellous works at the Opening Gala Night on Friday 6 March.

A very fine drop will be offered by Campbells Wines to all attendees and gourmet nibbles provided by Brooke Rasmussen, The Creative Cook and her team of hospitality students from the Rutherglen High School.

If you can’t make our Opening Night the exhibit is open daily from 7-15 March 2026, $5 entry.

We are looking for Sponsors

Sponsorship plays a vital role in attracting top artists and visitors to our historic town.

We’re grateful for the ongoing support of past sponsors and welcome new partners to join us in backing this major cultural event.

Every contribution helps strengthen our community and keep the event thriving – thank you!

Congratulations Tastes of Art Prize 2025 Winners!

Tastes of Art Prize News

For the latest happenings on the Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize, don’t miss reading these posts.

Opening Gala Night

Join us for Opening Night and book your tickets online: trybooking.com/CVYYA Click here for more about the Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize 2025.

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See a snippet of the 2025 exhibition by Virtual Tour

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Sponsors of the Art Prize 2025

Thank you to our sponsors for your generous donations to the Art Prize.

If you would like to become a Tastes of Art Prize sponsor, please complete the Sponsorship Form.

Visual Arts Judge for Tastes of Art Prize 2025

Christine Cansfield-Smith

Arts Rutherglen is delighted to welcome Christine, as one of two Visual Art judges for the 2025 Tastes of Art Prize. Christine and Dianne will judge sections for Paintings/Mixed Media, Work on Paper and 3D sections, as well as the Youth section.

Visual Arts Judge for Tastes of Art Prize 2025

Dianne Kotzur

Arts Rutherglen is delighted to welcome Dianne, as the second Visual Art judge for the 2025 Tastes of Art Prize. Dianne and Christine will judge sections for Paintings/Mixed Media, Work on Paper and 3D sections, as well as the Youth section.

Photography Judge for Tastes of Art Prize 2025

Ben Eyles

Arts Rutherglen is delighted to introduce photographer Ben Eyles who will judge the Illustrative, Places and People Photography sections in the 2025 Art Prize.