Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show
King’s Birthday Weekend 6 - 8th June 2026
This is regional Victoria's longest running art show, attracting artists from all over the state and interstate.
Our 54th exhibition will be held on the King's Birthday long weekend 2026.
Our judges are curators from the National Gallery of Victoria who have consistently praised the high standard of the artworks presented in our show.
Our 54th exhibition will be held on the King's Birthday long weekend 2026.
Our judges are curators from the National Gallery of Victoria who have consistently praised the high standard of the artworks presented in our show.
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Our Judge for 2026
Shelley McSpedden Shelley McSpedden is Senior Curator and Head of Exhibitions at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) in Melbourne, where her recent projects have included Julius von Bismarck 2026 (upcoming); Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight 2025 (co-curated with Myles Russell-Cook); The Charge That Binds 2024; Tennant Creek Brio: Juparnta Ngattu Minjinypa Iconocrisis 2024 (co-curated with Max Delany, Jessica Clarke and Elyse Goldfinch); Future Remains: The 2024 Macfarlane Commissions 2024; and James Nguyen: Open Glossary 2023. Prior to joining ACCA, Shelley was Senior Curator and Acting Artistic Director at Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), where she oversaw the inaugural exhibition program for the new purpose-built, landmark museum in 2021. Shelley has also held curatorial roles at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) and National Exhibitions Touring Support (NETS), as well as academic appointments at Monash University and RMIT. Shelley holds a PhD from the Art History and Theory program at Monash University. |
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GALA OPENING
Official Presentation of Prizes,
Pre-selection sale of art,
Live entertainment.
Friday evening, June 5th, of the King's Birthday long weekend.
Official Presentation of Prizes,
Pre-selection sale of art,
Live entertainment.
Friday evening, June 5th, 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.
Artist in residence.
To be advised.
To be advised.
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.
2026 Weekend Opening times:
Fri 5th June Art Show open 7pm to 10pm.
Sat 6th June Art Show open 10am to 4pm.
Sun 7th June Art Show open 10am to 4pm.
Mon 8th 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 5th June Art Show open 7pm to 10pm.
Sat 6th June Art Show open 10am to 4pm.
Sun 7th June Art Show open 10am to 4pm.
Mon 8th 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)