The New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards entries are now open!

New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards Entries are now OPEN!!!!!

Main Prize in Paint - $12000 - Judged by James Ormsby

Main Prize in Print - $12000 - Judged by Gabrielle Belz

Merit Prize in Paint  - $2000 - sponsored by CFO Partner Rachael Hayton

Merit Prize in Print  - $2000 - sponsored by Ruth Davey

People’s Choice Award sponsored by Gordon Harris Art Supplies

Entries close 10 December 2025

The awards evening and exhibition opening will be held on 28 February at 5pm.

The finalist exhibition will be held at the Artspost galleries from 1 March 2026.