The Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize was established by David Dridan, Greg Trott and Tony Parkinson in 1998 with and in support of local wineries and businesses, with the goal to raise the profile of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Since then, the landscape prize gained prestige and was, for some time, the richest landscape prize in Australia. It is no longer a landscape prize, allowing a wider range of artists and artworks to participate.

Over the years, the prize has been known by different names and has been celebrated in different ways - but has always remained a respected and vital part of the cultural heritage of McLaren Vale in the Fleurieu Peninsula.

This renowned prize is an important and long-standing focal point for the promotion of the McLaren Vale region, particularly its wine, produce, landscapes and tourism. 

David Dridan OAM is the Patron Emeritus and Tony Parkinson is our Patron.