The VBG art prize returns for 2026
PRIZE: $2,500 | ENTRIES CLOSE 17.07.2026
Now in its fourth year, the VBG Art Prize continues to grow as a recognised creative platform within the Barossa, celebrating bold, original poster art as part of the SALA Festival. Inspired by the iconic Willi’s Wine Bar in Paris, the prize calls for work that reflects food, wine, and place.
Dates
Entries open: Friday 1 May
Entries close: Friday 17 July
Announcement Event: Wednesday 29 July, 5:30pm
Artwork Size & Medium
A1 (including frame). Portrait orientation. Only poster art submissions are accepted. Photography, mosaic, and sculpture works are not eligible, and all pieces must be printed. Artists must be living or working in the Barossa/Light Regional Councils.
Artwork Submissions To:
Please drop off submissions to Brand Warrior, 40 Murray Street, Angaston.
Please ensure to include your name, phone number, postal address, and email address with your submitted artwork.
Business hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Please contact Victoria Ashdown via email with any questions regarding your submission: victoria@brandwarrior.com.au
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
This year, we encourage artists to submit an Expression of Interest for the upcoming VBG Art Prize. This early callout helps us gauge interest and plan our SALA exhibition in the Yalumba Wine Room.
If you’re considering submitting an artwork, please complete the form below.
previous winners
The VBG Art Prize celebrates creativity across our community. On display are the vibrant, dynamic poster artworks of 2025 winner Emily Hay, alongside 2024 winner Marnie Wark, a long-standing local artist, and 2023 winner Abi Mader, a young Barossa creative with a love of art and photography.
We invite you to stop by and view these inspiring works—or better yet, book in for lunch and enjoy a delicious meal while soaking up the art and stunning vineyard views.
2025 WINNER
Emily May
2024 WINNER
Marnie Gilder
2023 WINNER
Abi Mader