Daylesford Rotary Art Show 2026
29 October – 3 November 2026
Join us for an inspiring long weekend of art, community, and creativity in the heart of regional Victoria. This year, the Daylesford Rotary Art Show will return to the Daylesford Town Hall, with the capacity to house 400 paintings, 150 more than was possible last year. The Daylesford Rotary Art Show 2025 returns with artworks on display – from professional artists to talented local students. It’s a celebration of regional art at its best. This year, it will return to The Daylesford Town Hall with
Entries are now closed. Entry is free, but Opening Night is ticketed.
Adult awards
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Best in Show Award: $2500 That Bargain Place
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The Allan Wolf-Tasker Memorial Central Victorian Landscape Award
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Portrait and Nude Award: $2000 Carol White
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Landscape Award: $2000 Community Bank Daylesford District
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Still Life Award: $500 Springs Medical
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Abstract Award: $500 Springs Medical
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Animalia Award: $500 Daylesford Meat Company
Secondary school awards
Blooms the Chemist $500 Best in Show Award, OR if a close call, $300 1st Prize. $200 2nd Prize
Exhibition Dates and Times:
Thursday 29 October – Opening Night – 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm (Tickets $35, free for artists and sponsors)
Friday 30 October – 10.00 am to 5.00 pm – Free entry
Saturday 31 October – 10.00 am to 5.00 pm – Free entry
Sunday 1 November – 10.00 am to 5.00 pm – Free entry
Monday 2 November – 10.00 am to 5.00 pm – Free entry
Tuesday 3 November (Melbourne Cup Day) – 10.00 am to 2.00 pm – Free entry
Venue:
Daylesford Town Hall, Vincent Street, Daylesford
Delivery of Artwork:
Saturday 25 October 10 - 5 pm
Sunday 26 October 2-5 pm
Collection of Unsold Artwork:
Tuesday 4 November – 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Wednesday 5 November – 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Sales Information:
EFTPOS, credit card, and cash payment facilities will be available for artwork purchases.
All exhibiting artists receive free entry to the Opening Night and are warmly invited to attend.
For questions or help with entries:
info@daylesfordartshow.com.au
We look forward to receiving your artwork and seeing you
at this year’s Art Show.
Daylesford Town Hall
76/78 Vincent St, Daylesford VIC 3460
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
Vision for the Daylesford Art Show
In line with Rotary Values of Fostering Goodwill and Providing Beneficial Services, the art show is seen as a means to both achieve those aims and to support our other work.
The Art Show is a key fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Daylesford. All of the funds raised contribute to making a significant contribution to the improvement of the lives of people throughout the world and particularly in our community.
By offering an eclectic mix of paintings from local and national artists, our event showcases a wide variety of artistic expression. This can provide something to interest everybody, thus fostering appreciation of all types of art.
All of the above, whilst enjoying and possibly exploring the beautiful environs and atmosphere of the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs area.
We invite all art lovers, and would be art lovers, to join us for a unique and memorable experience in this, our 41st year!
Our Aims
Our Aims
The Provision of Funds to our local community, nationally and internationally
All funds raised from the event will be utilised by us to support community initiatives. Every Melbourne Cup Weekend, The Daylesford Art Show, highlights the work of the many talented artists from throughout our region and beyond.
International Funds
05/5/24. $2,500 Rotary International Foundation icludes Polio Plus
03/09/24. $300 Bali Aid
04/10/24. $2,000 Days for Girls support
24/10/24. $500 Rotary Mental Health Su
16/11/24. $1,000 Karen Sims Bali Aid
27/12/24. $1,530 Disaster Relief Rotary NZ District
23/2/25 $3,500 Peter Elias Sindhulli Nepal Aid
Local
27/09/24 $750 R.D.A horse grant
14/05/24 $555 R.C Bacchus Marsh Vietnamese Student
22/08/24 $1,623 Daylesford Regional Arts Co-operative Regional Arts
28/08/24 $165 Firewood Assistance
27/09/24. $750 R.D.A grant
19/10/24. $3,200 Daylesford College Live 4 Life Plus VCE Arts Sponsorship
24/12/24. $1,958 Defibrillator Daylesford Child Care Centre
05/09/24. $500 New Years Gala
25/10/24. $1,000 Good Grub Club - food provision
25/10/24. $1,000 Club 5000 - food provision
15/11/24. $300 Christmas lunch Farmers/Op Shop
30/1/2025. $2,000. RSL Avenue of Honour
Twenty five per cent of the sale price of each painting sold during the Daylesford Art Show supports Rotary projects in our community. Thank you to you all for your willing and welcome contribution.