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New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards 2027.

ArtsPost Galleries, Hamilton, New Zealand · Waikato Society of Arts / ArtsPost Galleries
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The Waikato Society of Arts runs this juried competition for painting and printmaking with a $30 entry fee and a January 17, 2027 deadline. Winners receive NZ$10,000 in each category, with additional NZ$2,000 merit prizes. Open to all New Zealand artists regardless of location.

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Deadline. January 17, 2027

Cost to apply. $30 entry (currency unconfirmed)

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What you get. NZ$10,000 main prize each in Painting and Printmaking + NZ$2,000 merit prizes

“Main Prizes of $10,000 each in Painting and Printmaking, plus Merit Prizes and a People's Choice Award”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Who can apply. Open to all NZ artists, whether at home or overseas.

“Open to all NZ artists, whether at home or overseas”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose. Juried

“Blind-judged by leading NZ art experts”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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