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2027 NZ Painting and Printmaking Awards

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The annual New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards hosted by the Waikato Society of Arts to be held at Artpost galleries, Kirikiriroa, Hamilton. Now in it’s 28th year featuring artists from around the country in the disciplines of Print and Paint exclusively.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • * No Cyanotypes, Photograms or digital photographs in the Printmaking category
  • 3 images per entry can be uploaded by entering through our website: wsa.org.nz
  • Max file size 3mb.
  • No HEIC files.
  • Each jpeg must be labelled with the title of the work, not your name.
  • Dimensions (in mm) to the outside edge of frame:
  • Maximum size is 1500 x 1500 x 100mm including the frame; oversized works will be disqualified.
  • Entry is open to both New Zealand citizens and those who reside in New Zealand. All entrants must be 18 or older on 10 December 2025
  • Artists may submit a maximum of two entries. Each must be submitted separately. The Waikato Society of Arts reserves the right to exclude any works which do not meet the criteria, including selected finalists. No refunds will be given.
  • All entries must be original works, produced by the entrant and do not infringe upon NZ copyright laws. Artworks must have been produced no earlier than 17 January 2026 and must not have been exhibited or displayed previously.
  • The artist’s statement is to be no more than 50 words and must not contain your name as the NZPPA is blind judged.
  • The NZPPA is a two-dimensional award, all work must be suitable for wall hanging. The exhibition is hung on white walls. The NZPPA is an award strictly dedicated to painting and printmaking. Other media will not be accepted unless they are an integral part of the completed painting or print.
  • Final decisions regarding the exhibition of any work reside with the judge/s and the Waikato Society of Arts.
  • Mounting, delivery (to Hamilton, NZ) and collection of the artwork is the responsibility of the artist. You must send a return courier ticket with your work, if it is to be couriered back after the exhibition.
  • The submitted entry must be your own work.
  • AGREEMENT:
  • I agree to the work being reproduced for the purposes of advertising, publicity, promotion of this event or any other subsequent exhibitions, with acknowledgement.
  • Each artwork must be delivered mounted and ready to hang with sufficient and robust support at the rear to take screw eyes necessary for hanging; we suggest reinforcement at hanging points.
  • The WSA will take all care with all artworks but accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage which may occur. Artists should arrange their own insurance.
  • Neither your entry nor any supporting information (including price) may be added to or altered once it has been submitted.
  • AGREEMENT – by completing my entry online I have read the terms and conditions and agree to these.Entries close 17 January 2027

    All entrants will be notified via email on 1 February 2027 whether they are finalists or not in the 2027 NZPPA.

    The Awards and Opening is a free event to be held 20 March 2027 at 5pm in Hamilton. Exhibition Catalogues – $5.

    The 2027 NZPPA Opening and Awards will be held at the WSA Artspost galleries.

    Exhibition dates: 21 March 2027 – 18 April 2027. This is free to the public.

Award Dates

Awards and Opening event Saturday 20 March 2027 at 5pm Judges floor talks 21 March 2027 at 10.30am

Award Prizes

Main Print Prize $10,000 Main Paint Prize $10,000 Merit Print Prize $2000 Merit Paint Prize $2000 People’s Choice Award $1000 Gordon Harris Art Supplies Voucher
Printable Entry Form

This Year's Judge:

i.e. Power source, plinth

I.e. Drawing, Painting, Illustration, Sculpture, Digital, Photograph, Mixed Media

If the artwork is sold, this is the bank account that will receive the payment

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Is there anything you would like to say about your artwork?

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Terms and Conditions

I consent to WSA collecting the contact details provided above. I understand that my entry fee entitles me to WSA membership if requested and that WSA may retain and use these details for the purposes of communicating with members. This consent is given in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993. I have read the entry conditions attached and agree to abide by them. The submitted entry is my own work and not copied from the work of another artist. I agree to the work being reproduced for the purposes of promotion from time to time.