Clare Valley Portrait Prize

24/10/2025

While you are thinking about your portraits for next year, why not have a think about any artworks in your home that might need a new home?
The Pre-Loved Art Exhibition at the Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre is coming soon.

31/07/2025

The votes are in!! 🥳
The winner of the People’s Choice Award is Julie Lloyd -Art with her artwork titled ‘The Husband Again’.
Congratulations Julie and all of the artists who entered.

31/07/2025

With the Clare Valley Portrait Prize coming to a close we would like to thank all of our amazing sponsors. With their support we are able to put this exhibition on each year.
Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre provides a wonderful space, friendly staff and of course wine and nibbles for the opening. With fantastic art, coffee, cakes and gifts, this place is not just for the tourists.
Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council provides many services to the community and has been a great supporter of the Portrait Prize for many years.
Caroline Shaefer who loves to support her community and generously made a donation to support the arts.
Penny Pratt MP a new sponsor this year. Member for Frome and Shadow Minister for Tourism, Regional Health, Ageing, Mental Health and Su***de Prevention. Add supporter of the arts to that list.
The Journey Studio - Art by Meg Mader has been a sponsor since the beginning. Local artist creating vibrant art with gouache and inks. Weekly art group and art events.
Blackman Gallery has also been a sponsor since the beginning. All of your framing and printing needs in Clare. An amazing gallery with locally crafted gifts.

Also, a huge thank you to Marion Bartholomaeus, the driving force behing this exhibition and the members of the art committee who generously donate their valuable time.

The People's Choice Winner will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

27/06/2025

Congratulations to all of the artists who entered the 2025 Clare Valley Portrait Prize.
Overall Portrait Winner - Jan Lee with ‘Lita’
Highly Commended Portrait - Sheryl Ryan with ‘Brie in China’
Animal Portrait Winner - Ann Foster with ‘Bailey’
Highly Commended Animal Portrait - Vicki Moroney with ‘Brilliant Mr Fox’
The Packing Room Prize went to Jan Lee for ‘Lita’
A special thank you to Robyn Howard for judging this year and of course our amazing sponsors who make it all possible:
Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre
Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council
Caroline Schaefer
Penny Pratt MP
The Journey Studio - Art by Meg Mader
Blackman Gallery
Don’t forget to drop by to check out the amazing artworks and vote for the People’s Choice Award.

21/06/2025

Please join us for the official opening of the Clare Valley Portrait Prize this Thursday 26th June at 5pm for a 5.30pm start at the Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre.
Winners will be announced and you will have a chance to vote for the People's Choice Award.

16/06/2025

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for the 2025 Clare Valley Portrait Prize!

Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre
Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council
Caroline Shaefer
Penny Pratt MP
The Journey Studio - Art by Meg Mader
Blackman Gallery

Please join us in our 10th year by entering a painting...or 3 of someone you know or even an animal or pet.

If painting is not for you then you can still support the Portrait Prize by coming along to the opening event on 26th June, visiting the exhibition between 24th June and 31st July, voting in the People's Choice award or even purchasing an artwork.

Don't forget to show the sponsors some love by supporting them.

11/05/2025

Get ready for the Clare Valley Portrait Prize!
Entries due 23rd June at the

11/05/2025

29/07/2024

Congratulations to James Dunstan the winner of the People's Choice Award.

24/07/2024

Have you voted for your favourite artwork yet?
If not, make sure you drop into the Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre and get your vote in.
The winner will be announced during Friday Night Drinks tomorrow night.