Yealands Estate looking for ‘Art on a Bottle"

Media Release

31 August 2010

Yealands Estate Wines looking for ‘Art on a Bottle’

Sponsors of the Yealands Estate Marlborough Art Gallery – Yealands Estate Wines and The Marlborough Art Society would like to announce the first year of the Yealands Estate ‘Art on a Bottle’ Competition.

Yealands Estate Wines is looking for an original piece of artwork to feature and be reproduced on a new release wine label.

The theme for this year’s competition is “winescapes” and artists are being encouraged to enter the Yealands Estate ‘Art on a Bottle’ competition drawing inspiration from vineyards, viticulture and wine-making activities.

Yealands Estate spans a breathtakingly beautiful area that stretches from the foothills of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges to the bluffs overlooking Cook Strait on the east coast of Marlborough – an area many said was too challenging for viticulture. With Peter Yealands’ love of the land and “can do” attitude, the innovative and environmentally friendly vineyard and winery that is Yealands has been brought to life.

Entries are open to works in oil, watercolour, acrylic, pastel, pen and wash or any combination of these media (no text required).

Along with seeing their work reproduced on the Yealands Estate new release wine label with artist acknowledgment, the grand winner will also enjoy a case of the wine bearing the designed label and a $2,500 cash prize.

To download the entry form visit:  www.yealands.co.nz (see news section) or www.marlboroughartsociety.com

The competition is open to entrants 18 years and over. Entries close 1 October 2010.

Yealands Estate ‘Art on a Bottle’ is proudly sponsored by Yealands Estate Wines and The Marlborough Art Society.

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