Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show
King’s Birthday Weekend 7 -9th June 2025
This is regional Victoria's longest running art show, attracting artists from all over the state and interstate.
Our 53rd exhibition was held on the King's Birthday long weekend 2025 and was a resounding success.
Our judges were curators from the National Gallery of Victoria and they have consistently praised the high standard of the artworks.
Our 53rd exhibition was held on the King's Birthday long weekend 2025 and was a resounding success.
Our judges were curators from the National Gallery of Victoria and they have consistently praised the high standard of the artworks.
2025 Prize Winners
Best Oil Painting – Diana Gibson Award
1st Julia Mackie “Sacrifice of Motherhood”
2nd John Kodric “Near Rochford”
3rd Geordie Williamson “A Sticky Situation”
Best Water Colour – Diana Gibson Award
1st Malcolm Webster “Big Barn Dance”
2nd Dina Matei “Flame of Youth”
3rd Terry Jarvis “ Through the hedge, Buda Homestead Castlemaine”
Best Any Other Medium - 1st – Diana Gibson award, 2nd - Sponsored by Sam Rae
1st Emma Pattenden “Monument of Buffalo”
2nd Colin Clark “Uncle”
Bacchus Marsh Community Bank Choice Award – Acquisitive
Janice Webster “Maddingley Park Gates – South end”
Grow West – Upper Werribee Catchment – Acquisitive
Jo Taylor “Autumn Breeze I & II”
Moorabool Shire Council - Acquisitive
Richard J G Jones “Barn Find Bicycles”
Best Photograph (sponsored by Moorabool Shire Council)
1st Deborah Mullins “ Horse Mates”
2nd Elizabeth Parsons “Ferruginous Hawk”
Best Artwork by Local Artist (sponsored by Steve McGhie MP)
Kevin Pickin “A latte before Southern Cross”
Best Artwork 21 years & Under (sponsored by Bacchus Marsh Community Bank)
Skye McBain “Masquerade Ball”
Best Small Painting (sponsored by Bacchus Marsh Community Bank)
Anne Behrendt “Sweet Serendipity”
Best Sculpture (sponsored by Michaela Settle MP)
Ri Van Veen “A moment in time”
Highly Commended
Elishia Jackson and Damien McNamara
People’s Choice Award
Julian Bruere “Snowgums”
Best Oil Painting – Diana Gibson Award
1st Julia Mackie “Sacrifice of Motherhood”
2nd John Kodric “Near Rochford”
3rd Geordie Williamson “A Sticky Situation”
Best Water Colour – Diana Gibson Award
1st Malcolm Webster “Big Barn Dance”
2nd Dina Matei “Flame of Youth”
3rd Terry Jarvis “ Through the hedge, Buda Homestead Castlemaine”
Best Any Other Medium - 1st – Diana Gibson award, 2nd - Sponsored by Sam Rae
1st Emma Pattenden “Monument of Buffalo”
2nd Colin Clark “Uncle”
Bacchus Marsh Community Bank Choice Award – Acquisitive
Janice Webster “Maddingley Park Gates – South end”
Grow West – Upper Werribee Catchment – Acquisitive
Jo Taylor “Autumn Breeze I & II”
Moorabool Shire Council - Acquisitive
Richard J G Jones “Barn Find Bicycles”
Best Photograph (sponsored by Moorabool Shire Council)
1st Deborah Mullins “ Horse Mates”
2nd Elizabeth Parsons “Ferruginous Hawk”
Best Artwork by Local Artist (sponsored by Steve McGhie MP)
Kevin Pickin “A latte before Southern Cross”
Best Artwork 21 years & Under (sponsored by Bacchus Marsh Community Bank)
Skye McBain “Masquerade Ball”
Best Small Painting (sponsored by Bacchus Marsh Community Bank)
Anne Behrendt “Sweet Serendipity”
Best Sculpture (sponsored by Michaela Settle MP)
Ri Van Veen “A moment in time”
Highly Commended
Elishia Jackson and Damien McNamara
People’s Choice Award
Julian Bruere “Snowgums”
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Our Judges for 2025 are Anna Honan and Imogen Mallia-Valjan
Imogen Mallia-Valjan is Assistant Curator, International Decorative Arts and Design, at the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia (NGV). Imogen holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of New England and a Masters degree in Museum Studies from University of Queensland. Prior to joining the NGV in 2022, she worked at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane. Imogen co-curated the Cats and Dogs exhibition at NGVA 2024-25 and co-edited the accompanying publication Cats and Dogs in Art and Design. As well as working on the permanent collection displays at NGVI, her writing has been published in NGV’s bi-monthly Gallery magazine, online programs, and exhibition catalogues. Anna Honan is Assistant Curator, Contemporary Art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). In her position at NGV she has worked in the curatorium for Melbourne Now, 2023 and NGV Triennial 2023, as well as curating Natalya Hughes, MECCA Holiday Commission and permanent collection displays. Prior to NGV, she was Assistant Curator at Head On Photo Festival, where she contributed to the 2020 and 2021 festivals. Anna holds a Master of Art Curating from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University. She is a board member at artist run initiative, Seventh Gallery and her writing has been published in NGV’s bi-monthly Gallery magazine, online programs, and exhibition catalogues. |
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GALA OPENING
Official Presentation of Prizes,
Pre-selection sale of art,
Live entertainment.
Friday evening, June 6th, of the King's Birthday long weekend.
Official Presentation of Prizes,
Pre-selection sale of art,
Live entertainment.
Friday evening, June 6th, of the King's Birthday long weekend.
DON'T MISS OUT ON BACCHUS MARSH'S MOST POPULAR EVENING OUT!
Enjoy supper, drinks and music by the BaccBeat Jazz Band.
Tickets at the door. Only $45 per person.*
*The Gala Opening is an age 18+ event.
Enjoy supper, drinks and music by the BaccBeat Jazz Band.
Tickets at the door. Only $45 per person.*
*The Gala Opening is an age 18+ event.
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Ri Van Veen – Artist in residence.
I am a sculptural ceramic artist; many of my earlier works are based on the human form. However, more recently, organic, biomorphic forms have emerged. It is through my work that I explore and communicate the concepts and ideas that inform my world. My art takes on many guises; it may reflect my own inner state, it may tell the story of a political, social or environment issue or it may explore new forms and techniques, but always underlying it is an insight into ‘who and why we are’. |
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Additional things to look for over the weekend:
Children’s Quiz
The ever-popular children’s quiz will once again be available to the very youngest of our art lovers. Presented with a sheet of questions and a pencil, children must use their visual and detective skills to track down special animals or objects depicted in the artworks. A sweet prize will likely reward a task well done.
Raffle
Purchase of a $2.00 ticket will give you the unique opportunity to win one of 5 prizes which include 4 original artworks and one of wine.
Children’s Quiz
The ever-popular children’s quiz will once again be available to the very youngest of our art lovers. Presented with a sheet of questions and a pencil, children must use their visual and detective skills to track down special animals or objects depicted in the artworks. A sweet prize will likely reward a task well done.
Raffle
Purchase of a $2.00 ticket will give you the unique opportunity to win one of 5 prizes which include 4 original artworks and one of wine.
2025 Weekend Opening times:
Fri 6th June Art Show open 7pm to 10pm.
Sat 7th June Art Show open 10am to 4pm.
Sun 8th June Art Show open 10am to 4pm.
Mon 9th June Art Show open until 4pm. Artist pickup from 5-6pm.
Ticket Categories:
Family (2 adults and school-age children) – $20
Adults – $10
Children (school-age) – $5
Pre-school children – Free
Concessions – $5
Concessions: Pension Card
DVA Card
Healthcare Card
(NOT Senior's Card)
Fri 6th June Art Show open 7pm to 10pm.
Sat 7th June Art Show open 10am to 4pm.
Sun 8th June Art Show open 10am to 4pm.
Mon 9th June Art Show open until 4pm. Artist pickup from 5-6pm.
Ticket Categories:
Family (2 adults and school-age children) – $20
Adults – $10
Children (school-age) – $5
Pre-school children – Free
Concessions – $5
Concessions: Pension Card
DVA Card
Healthcare Card
(NOT Senior's Card)