Applications open Wednesday 24 July 2024
Calling the next Robin White, Ralph Hotere, Don Binney, or Lisa Reihana!
Now in its 12th year, the annual event recognises and celebrates emerging artistic talent in New Zealand. The awards are a fantastic way to explore your artistic potential, challenge yourself, and take your passion for art to the next level.
Year 11, 12 or 13 students can submit one artwork via The Arts House Trust website. Finalists will be selected by The Arts House Trust team and will be exhibited at the Pah Homestead.
Prizes:
First prize: $1000
Second Prize: $500
Third Prize: $350
People’s Choice: $500
Key Dates:
Entries open: Wednesday 24 July 2024
Entries close: Sunday 18 August 2024
Finalists notified: Tuesday 20 August 2024 (and artworks must be received no later than 5pm Sunday 1 September 2024)
Finalists exhibition: Thursday 5 September to Sunday 13 October 2024
Opening afternoon tea and winners announced: Thursday 5 September 2024 - 3.30pm - 5pm
Finalists to collect artworks: From Monday 14 October 2024 or earlier if requested
How to enter:
Visit our website and enter on our Secondary School Art Awards page, from Wednesday 24 July 2024.
You may submit one artwork (per person).
Mediums include painting, drawing, photography, digital art, ceramics, sculpture and soft materials.
Please have the title, dimensions, up to two photographs (maximum file size 5MB) and brief description of your artwork (maximum 100 words) ready before you begin the entry process.
Framing your artwork is not required and does not give you an advantage in the judging process.
If your artwork is selected for the finalists exhibition, you are responsible for the delivery and postage of your artwork to and from the Pah Homestead in Auckland. If you reside outside of Auckland, please supply a prepaid courier envelope in order for us to return your work.
If your work is needed for an external exam assessment, please advise which date.
Competition judges are The Arts House Trust staff.
Good luck!
Last Year’s Winner
Audrey Goggin Epsom Girls Grammar School, Year 13, Stitching Together Memories, 2023, Painting
Audrey Goggin with her winning artwork
“Competitions like this give students the opportunity to be seen, rewarded, and encouraged to continue making. The recognition I’ve received from this win has been so encouraging and makes me look forward to my future as an artist and what I’m going to create next.
This prize will help me pay for art supplies next year at Elam. I’m very grateful. ”
