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We’re excited to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 Daylesford Rotary Art Show, proudly celebrating its 43rd year. One of Australia’s largest regional art shows and a not-for-profit event, it will run from 29 October to 3 November 2026 at the Daylesford Town Hall, right in the heart of Daylesford.

Major awards – open to all categories
Portrait
Nude
Seascape / Urbanscape / Landscape
Central Victorian Landscape
Still Life
Abstract
Animalia (Animals and wildlife)

Oil painting, acrylic, watercolour, drawing accepted. Photographs not accepted.

Sizes of works are limited to 1.2. metres.

$25 per entry. 3 entries per person max.

All artworks must arrive with a hanging device otherwise it will not be exhibited.

Twenty five per cent of the sale price of each painting sold during the Daylesford Art Show supports Rotary projects in our community.

Terms and conditions apply.

Major prizes
$2,000 Best in Show Award - Carol White
$1,500 Best Portrait -
$1,500 Nude Award - That Bargain Place
$2,000 Best Seascape / Urbanscape / Landscape - Community Bank Daylesford District
$1,500 The Allan Wolfe-Tasker Memorial Central Victorian Landscape Award
$500 Still Life Award - Springs Medical
$500 Abstract Award - Springs Medical
$500 Animalia Award - The Daylesford Meat Company
$500 The Daylesford Blooms Pharmacy Under 18s

Note: While each category has its prize (to be announced), the Best in Show is not limited to any one category – all artworks are eligible.

Your creativity helps keep this vibrant art show tradition alive and supports the important community work of the Daylesford Rotary Club as we are not for profit. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create this year.

What’s new this year?
The 2026 Art Show promises to be bigger and better than ever, with over 2,000 attendees expected and strong community and sponsor support. You will also see that the major prizes have increased considerably; the highest ever!

Daylesford Town Hall, 76-78 Vincent St, Daylesford, 3460

Free entry to Daylesford Blooms Pharmacy Opening Night
(Thursday 29 October, 6–8:30 pm) for all exhibiting artists and sponsors.

Largely increased $ awards, and more opportunities to sell your work

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors