Calling All Artists! The Tastes of Art Prize Returns
June 24, 2025
Arts Rutherglen is gearing up for yet another incredible Tastes of Art Prize to be held on 6-15 March 2026 with entries closing 8 February
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
Choose from these categories to enter:
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.
We are very excited to announce Corowa Furnishings are generously offering FREE ARTWORK DELIVERY to our Art Show from two locations in Victoria:
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.
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.
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!
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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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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.
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.
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.
Arts Rutherglen is delighted to introduce photographer Ben Eyles who will judge the Illustrative, Places and People Photography sections in the 2025 Art Prize.
Arts Rutherglen is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the importance of art culture in the Rutherglen community.
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