“I would like to thank all of the exhibiting artists in this year’s Birregurra Art Show for submitting work of such a high standard and for keeping me on my toes! Coming to a decision about the winner of each category was challenging - as it should be - and took several hours of walking through the exhibition, looking at the works, looking at the works again, and arguing with myself about possible contenders.

Across such a diverse exhibition materially and conceptually, the winning works continued to draw me back to them, encouraging me to look at them time and time again, and in doing so, to always discover more. These works continued to “give” and to reward me as a viewer, and there is nothing more that we can ask of an artwork.”

KELLY GELLATLY, Birregurra Art Show Judge 2026

The Birregurra Art Show has a long and distinguished history, attracting hundreds of entries from artists throughout Victoria.
With a total prize pool of $9000, there are various prizes, including the Main Prize of $2,000 that is awarded to the artwork judged Best in Show across all categories. Entries are open in eight (8) categories, with first and second prizes awarded at $500 and $250 respectively, in each category. In addition, there is a special prize for the Best Artwork By a Local Artist, Best Artwork by a Young Artist as well as the People’s Choice Prize, decided by popular vote.