Magenta Art Prize

29/05/2026

Congrats to Sunraysia's very own Hawkeye Photography - Aaron Hawkins: Photographic Artist for being named in the top 5 in the Australian Photography magazine Landscape Awards with his image “Dust Storm” 😍
Aaron's image will be published in the next edition of Australian Photography magazine.

29/05/2026

Winner of the Fine Art-Best In Show at the 2026 Magenta Art Prize, Olivia McCarten is having 30% off sale to help fund upcoming eye surgery.
Works are available via her website https://www.livmccartenart.com/shop

USE THE CODE: ARTFORANEYE

10/04/2026

The judges were faced with a challenging task to choose the winners of the 2026 Magenta Art Prize

08/04/2026

07/04/2026

To the wonderful volunteers who comprise the Magenta Art Prize Committee, thank you for your contribution to the success that was the 2026 Magenta Art Prize.

2026 Magenta Art Prize Committee
Bob Jankowski, Chair
Jo Rodda, Treasurer/Secretary
Colleen Harris, Member
Norm Tink, Member
Matt Cook, Member
Dee Craig, Member
Judi Harris, AIBG Representative

A special mention to Colleen Harriss for her tireless efforts, especially over the past few weeks. Colleen was there every day and devoted significant time to this year's event.

A big thank you to those who volunteered over the event, Lyn Symes, Emma Box, Helen Munro, Tronia Allen, Shaz Kieran, Sharon Pate & Jody Starick.

And to the many who helped with moving fencing, erecting & dismantling fencing, hanging hessian and accepting and hanging art works, THANK you

We could not have done it without you all

We are already planning for the 2027 Magenta Art Prize which will be held on 26 March 2027, so save the date and we will see you there 😊

07/04/2026

A big thanks to Mick’s Bulk Wood (Mick Cameron) for carting the temporary fencing to the Midway Centre and for manpower to erect the fencing. Thanks so much Mick 👏

07/04/2026

Thank you to Jon Szabo from JS Plastering Mildura who pitched in with his trailer and some muscle to pack down and transport the temporary fencing from the Midway Centre today.
Thanks so much for your help Jon, it is very much appreciated 👏☺️

07/04/2026

Thank you to Workspace 3496 + Gallery for sponsoring the 2026 Magenta Art Prize, People's Choice Award. 👏👏👏👏
1st - Just For You, Art by Kylie Rees "Push ém up"
2nd - Farimah Arshadi "Untitled (2)" (The spotty dog)
3rd - Farimah Arshadi "Untitled (3)" (Dog in hands)

Thank you to all of our artists and everyone who took time to vote

07/04/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Magenta Art Prize Raffle Winners!
1st Monique Tiller
2nd Jenny Bodinnar
3rd Kaye Campbell
4th Heather Lee

Thank you to everyone who supported the raffle by purchasing tickets and a special thank you to our wonderful donors.
Varapodio Estate
Rivertrack Studio Wentworth
Merrilyn Air
Janet Krake
Rotary Club of Wentworth
Picture Parlor Mildura
Wentworth Rotary Community Op Shop
Geoff & Chris John
Midway Market Place IGA
Pizza Cafe At The Grand
Tilley's Furniture
AVL Wines
Gol GOL post office
Golly Cafe Bakery
Colleen Harriss
Red Cliffs Players

Thanks All 🎨📸👏👏👏