And we couldn’t be more excited!
From 17 October to 15 November 2026, The Bald Archy Prize exhibition brings together satirical portraits of prominent Australians, celebrating humour, parody and caricature.
Don’t miss the opportunity to catch this exciting exhibition while it’s in Violet Town!
The Bald Archy is here!
Helena Gibson, Bald Archy Violet Town coordinator, with some of the cockatoo characters lovingly crafted by members of Violet Town Community House. Look out for them welcoming visitors among the trees at Violet Town Hall, 35 Cowslip Street.
(The Bald Archy is famously judged by Maude the cockatoo.)
ARTBOX in VT
Catch a display of The Trouble with Leo costumes made by Violet Town resident Jacquie Koolen this October with the Strathbogie Shire ARTBOX situated on the corner of Cowslip and Daphne Streets, Violet Town
Become a member ~ VAMP
VAMP is a community-powered organisation celebrating creativity, connection and live performance in our region..Your membership helps us support local artists, produce events, nurture new ideas and keep the arts thriving in Violet Town.
VAMP brings together local artists, makers, musicians and performers to invigorate regional arts. We are proudly supported by a dedicated brigade of local volunteers who contribute to all our activities throughout the year, including music events, theatre performances and regular art exhibitions.
This year, VAMP is honoured to have been selected by the museum of the Riverina, in the city of Wagga Wagga, the custodians of the Bald Archy estate, as one of the two Victorian towns to exhibit the 43 thought provoking finalists of the 2026 Bald Archy Prize.
VAMP membership
Annual membership
Regular VAMP news and updates
Invitations to member events and AGM
The opportunity to support a vibrant local arts community
Annual membership
Regular VAMP news and updates
Invitations to member events and AGM
Volunteer discount - For the doers!
The opportunity to be a part of a vibrant local arts community
For our volunteers and artists, a thank you discount on membership …
"We acknowledge Yorta Yorta, Bangerang and Taungurung people, traditional custodians of the land and waterways where we make and share art today. We honor their enduring creative expression and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging, acknowledging that this always was and always will be Aboriginal land."