National Youth Art Award 2025
Entries close 1 June 2025
Open to all New Zealand visual artists aged 13 to 23 years old in any medium
(you must be between 13-23 on 1 June 2025)
New awards category announced – Sustainability Award – check entry form details
Hamilton City Council is delighted to sponsor a sustainability section in the upcoming Youth Arts Awards. A sustainable future is an important issue for future generations. This award is looking for art that encourages the public to think about:
Commission of 15% +GST which applies if the work is sold is taken off the sale price
All artworks must be for sale.
Do not send your original artwork until you have been notified as a finalist.
Artwork is not to exceed the dimensions of 1500mm x 1500mm.
Maximum weight of artwork must not exceed 10 kg.
Entries are limited to 2 entries per artist.
Please include up to 3 high-quality images of the work.
Finalists will be provided instructions for delivery of works – please note all freight/transport costs are to be met by the artist.
Include your artist’s statement (maximum 50 words).
Entry fee:
13-14 years $15 for 1 entry or $20 for 2 entries
15-23 years $20 for 1 entry $35 for 2 entries
Schools entering over 10 entries-15%
discount on total entries.
WSA can enter a school’s multiple entries on their behalf. Please contact wsa@wsa.org.nz
Enter online at wsa.org.nz in the Awards section, by 1 June 2025@11.59pm.
Please contact wsa@wsa.org.nz or phone 078394481 if you have any issues.
Finalists will be notified by email by 9th June 2025 and provided with delivery instructions.
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