Artists Information
​​Painting Admissions: Entry Dates
1 June'25 - 20 September'25.
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 on 54 Central Springs Road. You are welcome to enter your paintings from 1st June'25 to 20 September'25
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Painting drop-off: Delivery Dates
Sunday 26 October 2-5pm
Monday 27 October 10 am - 6 pm
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2025 Daylesford Rotary Art Show: Dates
Thursday 30 October and Tuesday 4 November
Between 30 October and 4 November, well over 2000 people are expected to take the opportunity to enjoy, appreciate, and buy, what you have created.
More artists, more art, more visitors, more sales, more successful and you are making that difference! 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 ensuring that we have the opportunity to create the best show of local artistic talent ever. Your contribution helps to maintain our artistic community while also raising funds for Rotary to distribute to our community - local, national and international.
Free entry for artists for the Opening Night
6-8:30 pm, 30 October 2025, Stanbridge Hall.
In appreciation of your contribution to the Art Show, we have pleasure in providing you with a free entry ticket to the Opening Night from 6-8:30 pm, 30 October 2025, Stanbridge Hall. We look forward to meeting you - at the Daylesford Pharmacy Opening and Award Night 6-8.30pm when our two judges will be announcing the award winners.
Collection Dates: 4 and 5 November only
Unsold artworks must be collected in person, or by pre-arranged courier, on
​• Tuesday (Melbourne Cup DAy) 4th November 3pm - 5pm,
• Wednesday 5th November 10am – 5pm
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IMPORTANT:
Daylesford Rotary will take all reasonable care of all forms of artwork, but will not be responsible for loss, theft or damage to any artwork or frame whilst in our possession or in transit or storage. You are advised to insure your artwork against all loss or damage.
Major Awards
(NOTE no longer specific to categories)
$2000
Best in Show
Community Bank Daylesford District
$1500
That Bargain Place
2nd Prize
$1000
3rd Prize
Daylesford Meat Company
$500
4th Prize
Daylesford Meat Company
$250
5th Prize
$250
People's Favourite
Award
$500
Youth Award
Secondary School
Sponsored by
Blooms the Chemist
2024 Categories & Awards $250 per category
NOTE 2025 paintings judged from 1st(Best in Show) to 5th.
Abstract
Prize
Coming soon
Nude/Portrait
Prize
Coming soon
Seascape, Urbanscape, Landscape Category
Prize
Coming soon
Portrait and Nude Category
Prize
Coming soon
Animalia
Prize
Coming soon
Central Victoria Landscape
Prize
Coming soon
Still Life
Prize
Coming soon
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 on-line sale - All entries will be included in an online show to further enhance potential sale opportunities. It will therefore pay to get your paintings in 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.