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The 2026 Bald Archy Prize Exhibition - Violet Town

Violet Town Community Hall

The 2026 Bald Archy Prize is coming to Violet Town Community Hall, bringing one of Australia's most entertaining and irreverent art exhibitions to The Goulburn Region. The exhibition showcases comic and satirical portraits celebrating Australian personalities through humour, parody and caricature. Celebrating its 30th year in 2026, the Bald Archy Prize is Australia's premier satirical portrait prize and a playful counterpoint to the Archibald Prize. Created by Peter Batey OAM in 1994, it celebrates wit, creativity and the lighter side of portraiture, with works from established political cartoonists through to enthusiastic amateur artists. Expect familiar faces, sharp observations and plenty of laughs as artists turn their attention to Australians from politics, sport, entertainment and public life. This year's exhibition attracted a record 70 finalist portraits, making 2026 the Bald Archy's biggest year yet. Adding to its famously unconventional character, the prize is judged by Professor Maude Cockatoo, a sulphur-crested cockatoo and the competition's celebrated avian art critic. Touring regional communities across New South Wales and Victoria, the Bald Archy offers an accessible and entertaining art experience designed to make visitors think, talk and, most importantly, laugh. Plan your visit and catch the 2026 Bald Archy Prize during its month-long stay in Violet Town.
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Violet Town
Violet Town, Victoria
Violet Town, Bald Archy's Exhibition
Honeysuckle Inn, Violet Town
When
17 October, 2026
Venue
Violet Town Community Hall
Contact
Social
Location and Directions36 Cowslip Street Violet Town Victoria 3669 Australia
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Product Types
  • Exhibition and Shows
Facilities
  • Family Friendly
Accessibility
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Accessibility Information
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Dates
  • Saturday 17 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 18 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Monday 19 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 20 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 21 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 22 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 23 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 24 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 25 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Monday 26 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 27 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 28 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 29 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 30 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 31 October, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 01 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Monday 02 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 03 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 04 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 05 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 06 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 07 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 08 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Monday 09 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 10 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 11 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 12 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 13 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 14 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 15 November, 202610:00 - 16:00Confirmed Event

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