Fraser Valley, B.C. – The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Alumni Wine program is celebrating its ongoing tradition of showcasing alumni artists while supporting UFV students. Partnering with Chaberton Estate Winery in Langley, the UFV Alumni Association features a red and white wine annually, with proceeds helping fund bursaries for UFV students. Both varieties will showcase artwork from the selected alumni artist.

Last year’s wines feature artist Rebekah Brackett. Rebekah graduated from UFV in 2011 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and she is known for her evocative pieces spanning traditional and digital media. Her two pieces, Owl and Morning Bull, highlight Rebekah’s personal journey through grief and family connection. Morning Bull features a powerful image of a bison emerging in the early light. It’s a nod to her Piikani heritage, family name, and an expression of her journey to reconnect with her Indigenous identity after being adopted during the Millennial Scoop. Owl is a heartfelt tribute to her sister, who lost her battle to cancer in 2021.

Each year, the Alumni Association invites UFV alumni artists to submit two pieces of original art for the upcoming Alumni Wine label artist contest. The selected artist will have their work displayed on the label of each bottle of wine and receive a $500 honorarium.

The deadline to submit is April 10, 2026.

The program has long been a cherished tradition within the UFV community, with Alumni Wine serving as a popular gift for graduates, a meaningful keepsake, and a feature at UFV functions and community events. The current year’s edition featuring Rebekah Brackett’s art is still available for purchase.

Call for Artists: Submit Your Work

Alumni artists are encouraged to submit two original pieces of artwork to be featured on the 2026 UFV Alumni Wine labels:

• One label for white wine
• One label for red wine

Artists should ensure their submissions meet the following criteria:

• Artwork must be original, including digital reproductions of paintings, photos, sculptures, or digital art (generative AI artwork is not accepted).
• Each label must feature a unique piece — one for red wine and one for white wine.
• No text should be included within the artwork; label information will be designed separately.
• Artists must own the artwork at the time of submission and agree to exclusive use by the UFV Alumni Association for the 2026 Alumni Wine season.
• Submitted artwork should be in portrait orientation to fit a wine label design.

Artwork selection at INTERPRET — UFV’s creative and performing arts festival

For the first time in the program’s history, this year’s wine label art will be selected at Interpret — UFV’s creative and performing arts festival on Friday, April 24. All submissions will be showcased during the event, and guests will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite design. The winning artwork will be featured on the 2026 UFV Alumni Wine labels and celebrated within the UFV alumni community.

How to Apply

Along with their artwork, artists must submit:

• A brief description (50-70 words) for each label
• A biography (70-90 words) for the back of the wine label, including their UFV graduation year and program

Learn how to submit

The submission deadline is April 10, 2026.

While preparations are underway for the 2026 Alumni Wine, supporters can still purchase the 2025 edition, featuring the artwork of Rebekah Brackett.

Order Your 2025 Alumni Wine

For more details, to submit artwork, or to place an order, visit the UFV Alumni Wine page.