Painting Admissions: Entry Dates

4 July 2025 – 5 October 2025

Once again, it is time for your paint brushes to get into gear, ready for the 2025 Daylesford Art Show, to be held this year in Stanbridge Hall, just a few metres from the intersection of the main shopping area in Vincent Street at 54 Central Springs Road.
You are welcome to enter your paintings from 1 June 2025 to 20 September 2025.
 

A commission of 25% applies to any adult or secondary school work sold. Please refer to the terms and conditions. Primary school entries will not be sold. ​​

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Painting Drop-off: Delivery Dates

Sunday 26 October: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday 27 October: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

2025 Daylesford Rotary Art Show: Event Dates

Thursday 30 October – Tuesday 4 November

Between 30 October and 4 November, well over 2,000 people are expected to enjoy, appreciate, and invest in what you have created. More artists, more art, more visitors, more sales – more success!

Your painting may be a prize-winning entry. Your paintings could be purchased! Members of the Rotary Club of Daylesford and the Art Show Committee thank you for helping us create the best-ever showcase of local artistic talent. Your contribution helps maintain our vibrant arts community while fundraising for Rotary causes locally, nationally, and internationally.

 

Free Entry for Artists – Opening Night

6:00 – 8:30 pm, Thursday 30 October 2025, Stanbridge Hall

In appreciation of your contribution, we are pleased to provide you with free entry to the Opening Night. Join us for the Blooms the Chemist Opening and Award Night, where our judge will announce the award winners.

Collection Dates

Unsold artworks must be collected in person or by pre-arranged courier on:

• Tuesday 4 November (Melbourne Cup Day): 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• Wednesday 5 November: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
   

Important Notice

Daylesford Rotary will take all reasonable care of artwork, but will not be responsible for loss, theft, or damage to any artwork or frame while in our possession, transit, or storage.
Artists are advised to insure their work against all loss or damage.

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The People's Choice - the painting voted for by the most people who visited the Art Show - will be announced at midday on Melbourne Cup Day at the end of the show when all votes throughout the show have been counted.

The $250 prize will go to the artist whose painting has the most votes.

 

Pre and Post-Art Show online sale. All entries will be included in an online show to enhance potential sales opportunities. It will therefore be beneficial to submit your paintings early!

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The Raffle Prizes will be announced immediately after the People's Choice on Melbourne Cup Day at the end of the show.​ Again, we welcome you and your art, and thank you for your participation.

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Adult awards

• Best in Show Award: $2500 That Bargain Place

• The Allan Wolf-Tasker Memorial Central Victorian Landscape Award

• Portrait and Nude Award: $2000 Carol White

• Landscape Award: $2000 Community Bank Daylesford District

• Still Life Award: $500 Springs Medical

• Abstract Award: $500 Springs Medical

• Animalia Award: $500 Daylesford Meat Company

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Secondary school awards
Blooms the Chemist $500 Best in Show Award, OR if a close call, $300 1st Prize. $200 2nd Prize.

 

Primary school awards
Four winning drawings will be displayed on the feature wall. That is, 4 X $40 vouchers to win from Daylesford Trading Co.