Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize

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Applications close
8 February 2026
Announced
6 March 2026
Prize money
AUD $16,600
Location
VIC, Australia
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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.

Prizes:

  • Painting/Mixed Media: This can be a painting on canvas in acrylic, oil, watercolour or any medium. And can be a combination of mediums. $6,000 in prize money awarded.
  • Work on Paper: This can be a painting on paper in acrylic, oil, watercolour or any medium. And can be a combination of mediums. $3,000 in prize money awarded.
  • Photography: Photographs taken or produced to illustrate a subject or topic, a natural or urban place, people or animals. For 2026, Photography will feature a single open section – welcoming entries on any subject. $3,000 in prize money awarded.
  • 3D Artworks: This can include ceramics, metal, wood, stone, glass, textiles and wearable art. $2,000 in prize money awarded.
  • Youth Section (Ages 12–18): Young creatives are invited to showcase their talents across a variety of mediums – Painting, Mixed Media, Work on Paper, 3D Artworks, or Photography. $1,300 in prize money awarded.

Venue: Rutherglen Memorial Hall

Contact: for more information e: info@artsrutherglen.com.au

Summary
Application dates
12 January 2026 - 8 February 2026
Exhibition dates
7 March 2026 - 15 March 2026
Finalists notified
6 March 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Annual
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
General
Location
Rutherglen Memorial Hall, VIC
VIC
Australia
Prizes
AUD $16,600
Fees
Entry is $20 per artwork with a maximum of 2 entries per artist. A 20% sales commission applies.
Last updated
16 January 2026
Prior Winners
No prize winners information available