WANT TO SEE YOUR ARTWORK FEATURED ON A BOTTLE OF WINE? 

The 35th Annual Messina Hof Texas Artist Wine Label Competition is the centerpiece for the 41st Annual Wine & Roses Festival on Saturday, April 26. This year we are inviting artists to depict the theme of "MODERN RENAISSANCE." These additional words can help guide your creativity: avant-garde, rebirth, breakthrough, timeless, modern-day luxury, and innovation. To us, “Modern Renaissance” speaks to a desire for crafting innovation and beauty within a centuries-old industry. Messina Hof strives to honor its roots and heritage while creating space to grow and pioneer change. Winemaking is a balancing act of tried and true with bold and new.

The Artist Competition has been a part of Messina Hof’s Wine & Roses Festival since 1986 and has continued to foster a connection between Texas art and winemaking for over 35 years. The honor of winning the Artist Competition is decided by the wonderful people attending this long-standing festival. The winning artwork is then transformed into a wine label that will be showcased in Messina Hof’s expansive, and highly awarded, wine portfolio. The name of the artist and artwork will be featured on the back of the newly designed wine label.

In partnership with The Arts Center of Brazos Valley, Messina Hof aims to support local Texas artists and give back to the arts community. Each entry fee is donated to The Arts Center directly to fund local programs that further young artists' passion and careers. Messina Hof does not handle these funds in any capacity.

The Top Finalists are applicants chosen to submit physical artwork for the competition and will receive:
• An invitation to display and sell artwork at the Wine & Roses Festival on April 26, 2025, at the Messina Hof Estate Winery in Bryan, with a complimentary table. Over 1,000 people are expected to attend!
• A pair of tickets to attend our annual 2025 Harvest Festival in July and August.

The 1st place winner will receive:
• $1000 cash prize
• Artwork displayed on select Messina Hof wine labels along with name of the artist and title of the piece
• Artwork permanently displayed in the Messina Hof Gallery among previous winners                                                                               • Personal invitation to our Harvest Grand Finale Dinner in August 2025 where the winning artwork will be officially presented to the public
• Social media recognition and online exposure on Messina Hof social media platforms
• A certificate for a Private Tasting for 10 people at any of Messina Hof’s four winery locations
 

The 2nd place winner will receive:
• $500 cash prize
• Social media recognition and online exposure on Messina Hof social media platforms
• A certificate for a Private Tasting for 10 people at any of Messina Hof's four winery locations

The 3rd place winner will receive:
• $250 cash prize
• Social media recognition and online exposure on Messina Hof social media platforms
• A certificate for a Private Tasting for 10 people at any of Messina Hof’s four winery locations

CONTEST TIMELINE

Friday, March 7th: Digital artwork submission, application, and fees due online at CallForEntry.org
Friday, March 28th: Finalists notified along with invitation to participate in the Wine & Roses Festival
Friday, April 11th: Finalists framed physical artwork due by 5:00 PM to the Messina Hof Estate in Bryan, TX
Friday, April 25th: Artwork on display at the Spring Wine Release
Saturday, April 26th: Attendees of the Wine & Roses Festival will vote for their favorite artwork
Monday, May 12th: Competition results announced to the public
Friday, May 30th: Remaining artwork must be picked up by 5:00 PM

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL ENTRY 

• The winning artwork will be reduced to fit on a Messina Hof wine label created by the Messina Hof marketing and design team. Cropping may occur. The suggested ratio is 3x2.
• High contrast is important. Printing a label-sized version of your artwork is suggested to get a visual of what it
might look like upon completion.

• Check out Messina Hof’s wine portfolio for previous years Artist Competition winners showcased on award-winning Messina Hof wines - Shop Messina Hof Wines

Application Requirements

REQUIREMENTS
• Medium for final artwork is open to any 2D medium including but not limited to watercolor, oil, pastel, pencil, acrylic, collage, and multimedia.
• Digital photography will not be accepted.
• AI-generated submissions will not be accepted. All submissions must be the original artwork in its entirety of the artist.
• Subject of artwork must be visually big and bold and adhere to the theme of “Modern Renaissance.”
• The initial digital submission must provide a clear indication of the final artwork. No significant changes may be made to artwork following digital submission. Any unapproved or significantly altered physical artwork will be disqualified.
• Entry CANNOT contain Messina Hof names or logos, faces of people, nudity, weaponry, trademark symbols, words, flags, military or governmental insignia.
• The minimum size requirement for artwork is 24”x24” and the maximum size requirement is 48”x48”.
• For finalists: Physical artwork must be the original of the digital submission. No prints accepted. Physical artwork must be framed in a professional-looking, wooden frame with secure and proper hanging hardware. Metal frames will not be accepted.

Eligibility Criteria

• Artists must reside in Texas and must be 21 years of age or older.