Ōpunakē’s Taranaki National Art Awards, is a highlight of the regions creative calendar. Celebrating the 21st year in 2022, this annual event is a national competition offering an opportunity for artists to exhibit and sell their artwork with the added bonus of a $10,000 prize pool.
All entries are displayed in the exhibition held at Sandfords Events Centre, Opunake, Taranaki.
The Taranaki National Art Awards are presented and judged in seven sponsored categories:
- Painting
- Taranaki Artists
- 3D
- Works on Paper
- Fibre Art
- Tō Taranakitanga
- Photography
Artists can enter each category once but can enter multiple categories. The Taranaki National Art Awards is open to all Aotearoa/NZ artists. As well a main prize for each section, there is also a highly commended award in each category.
Entries open: May, 2022
Deadline: 16th September, 2022
Learn more here.
