Admission to the following exhibitions is free of charge - all welcome.

THE FLEURIEU PENINSULA ART PRIZE
For Australian landscape painting
$50,000 Acquisitive   Sponsored by Tinlins Wines, Hardy Wine Company, Wirra Wirra Vineyards.
Established in 1998, the Fleurieu Peninsula Art Prize celebrates the enduring importance and the contemporary significance of landscape painting in the Australian art world.
When: 3 - 26 November 2006  
Opening Times: 10am - 5pm every day
Where: Tinlins Main Barrel Hall, 151 Main Road, McLaren Vale
Opening Event: Friday 3 November at 6pm
Where: Tinlins Main Barrel Hall, 151 Main Road, McLaren Vale

THE ART OF FOOD AND WINE PRIZE
For paintings with a food and/or wine industry theme
$10,000 Acquisitive   Sponsored by Heli Air
The Fleurieu region has a well-deserved reputation for purveyors of  the finest food and wine experiences. The Art of Food and Wine prize celebrates these iconic industries - a truly delicious exhibition!
When: 3 - 26 November 2006   Opening Times: 10am - 5pm every day
Where: Eileen Hardy Barrel Room, Hardy’s Tintara Winery, Main Road, McLaren Vale
Opening event:  Sunday 5 November at 1.30pm
Location: Hardy’s Tintara Winery
Join South Australia’s own Michael Angelakis AM in a cooking demonstration that explores the true art of food and wine.

THE FLEURIEU VISTAS PRIZE
For landscape painting of the Fleurieu Peninsula region
$10,000 Acquisitive   Sponsored by d’Arenberg
Since the time of European settlement the Fleurieu Peninsula has been attracting artists. The Fleurieu Peninsula Vistas Prize celebrates the continuation of this tradition.
When: 3 - 26 November 2006  
Opening Times: 10am - 5pm every day
Where: d’Arenberg Winery, Osborn Road, McLaren Vale
Opening event:  Saturday 4 November at 4pm
Location: d’Arenberg Winery, Osborn Road, McLaren Vale
Join the Chair of the Fleurieu Peninsula Biennale, Mrs Nicky Downer AM, in this celebration of the region.

THE FLEURIEU PENINSULA WATER PRIZE
For paintings with a water theme
$10,000 Acquisitive   Sponsored by Alongshore Aquatics
Water - it surrounds the Fleurieu Peninsula, it sustains it industries.  In a time when this resource is coming under threat worldwide, the Fleurieu Peninsula Water Prize is a timely reflection on our world’s most important asset.
When: 3 - 26 November 2006  
Opening Times: 10am - 5pm every day
Where: South Coast Regional Arts Centre, 1 Goolwa Terrace, Goolwa
Opening Event:  Sunday 5 November at 11.30am
Spend a day in the historic port of Goolwa as we celebrate the Fleurieu Peninsula Water Prize.
Have you ever wondered how other people see art? You can find out in our ‘Eye of the Beholder’ session, when a number of engaging speakers discuss works in the exhibition from their unique perspective. We then proceed to the opening of the Goolwa Wooden Boat Sculpture and finally wrap the day up in fine musical style with a performance by ‘The Beggars’ [more] .
Tickets
Eye of the Beholder (with brunch) $25
Eye of the Beholder (with brunch) and The Beggars $35
The Beggars only $15

THE FLEURIEU PENINSULA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
For a young South Australian artist/s aged between 16 and 27 years towards the cost of a program of professional development.
Up to $10,000   Sponsored by Santos
The Fleurieu Peninsula Youth Scholarship aims to nurture young South Australian based artistic talent by providing an opportunity for an individual to significantly advance their arts practice.
When: 3 - 26 November 2006  
Opening Times: 10am - 5pm every day
Where: Penny’s Hill Winery & Mr. Riggs Cellars, Main Road, McLaren Vale
Map Ref: 5 page 31 (WT)
Opening event:  Friday 17 November at 11am
Location:  Penny’s Hills Winery & Mr. Riggs Cellars
Young South Australian artist, Fleur Elise Noble, winner of the Fleurieu Peninsula Youth Scholarship in 2004 used her prize to study at the renowned New York Studio School for painting and drawing.  Hear Fleur speak about her time in New York and celebrate the launch of the Fleurieu Peninsula Biennale Vine Sculpture - Weaving the Community Together.