art-preneurs
[art-pruh-nurz] - noun
Blend of artist + entrepreneur
1. an artist who is an entrepreneur
2026 PRIZES
BEST
ABSTRACT
1st Prize – $250
2nd Prize – $100
BEST
ANIMALIA
1st Prize – $250
2nd Prize – $100
BEST
'SCAPE'
(sea/land/street)
1st Prize – $250
2nd Prize – $100
BEST
BOTANICALS
1st Prize – $250
2nd Prize – $100
BEST
STILL LIFE
1st Prize – $250
2nd Prize – $100
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CHOICE
SPONSOR
VOUCHER
COMMUNITY
BANK
ACQUISITION
PRIZE
2026 Theme
"The Essence of Buninyong Captured"
$750
SIX
HONORABLE
MENTIONS
OVER ALL
CATEGORIES
SPONSOR
VOUCHER
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Buninyong Art Prize & Exhibition Gala Opening Night
Exhibitors you are invited to attend the
Gala Opening Night!
Friday 9 October
7pm to 9pm
As part of your entry fee, you are welcome to attend.
Guests and public entry is $10 pp
Includes drink on arrival and nibbles.
More details are on the website.
IMPORTANT DATES
Entries Close
Friday 25 September
Midnight
Delivery of Artwork
Wednesday 7 October
12pm to 4pm
Thursday 8 October
9am to 1pm
Exhibition Opening Times
Friday 9 October
Gala Opening
7pm to 9pm
Saturday 10 October
10am to 4pm
Sunday 11 October
10am to 4pm
Pick up of Artwork
Sunday 11 October
415pm to 6pm
Maximum Size Restrictions of Artworks
Sizes measured to include FRAME
ONE (1) only LARGE artwork no bigger than
3 metres (300cm) perimeter
PLUS TWO (2) SMALL artworks
OR
THREE (3) SMALL artworks
Single submissions are of course accepted – but no more than 3 artworks per Artist
Small = less than 2 metres (200cm) perimeter
Should you have any queries or need help, please contact:
Trudy Nicholson
Ph. 0407 613 038
Karen Garratt
Ph. 0448 420 742
Email – buninyongartpreneurs@gmail.com
Cash Payments
Must be received by closing date
Friday 26 September 2026
You can deliver your cash in an envelope with your name to –
Buninyong Gift House
408a Warrenheip Street
Buninyong Vic 3357
Hours open
10am to 5pm