Texas Artist Wine Label Competition

Texas Artists + Texas Wine

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.

This Year’s Theme

The 36th Annual Messina Hof Texas Artist Wine Label Competition is the centerpiece for the 42nd Annual Wine & Roses Festival on Saturday, April 25. This year we are inviting artists to depict the theme of “A STORY IN THE STARS.” These additional words/phrases can help guide your creativity: celestial magic, celestial patterns, cosmos, mystique, and astronomy. To us, “A Story in the Stars” speaks to the mysteriousness, vastness, and beauty of the cosmos. The stars we see every night are the same as seen hundreds of years ago, yet each new era looks upon them differently. It is the same with wine; our perception and understanding shift when new insights are gained. While Messina Hof has always produced award-winning Texas wine, our varietals and styles ebb and flow with the drinker, ensuring we craft a portfolio that has a wine for every wine lover.

Support the Arts Center

In partnership with the Arts Center of Brazos Valley, Messina Hof aims to support local Texas artists and give back to the arts community.

All entry fees are donated directly to the Arts Center of Brazos Valley to fund local programs supporting young artists. Messina Hof does not handle these funds in any capacity.

Celebrate Texas WIne & Art

The honor of winning the Artist Competition is decided by the wonderful people attending our annual Wine & Roses 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.

Be A Top Finalist

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 25, 2026, at the Messina Hof Estate Winery in Bryan. Over 1,000 people are expected to attend! Along with a pair of tickets to attend our annual 2026 Harvest Festival in July and August.

Submit Your Artwork

Entry fee: $25
Additional entries: $20

All entry fees are donated directly to the Arts Center of Brazos Valley to fund local programs supporting young artists. Messina Hof does not handle these funds in any capacity.

Learn more about the competition guidelines and submit your artwork through the button below!

ENTRIES OPEN

Prizes

First Place

$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

Second Place

$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

Third Place

$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