300 artists, 4,000 artworks and more than $23 million in art sales since 2004. Wellington, New Zealand — For more than two decades, King’s Birthday Weekend in Wellington has meant one thing for art lovers — the return of the NZ Art Show. The NZ Art Show returns to the Wellington waterfront from Friday 29…

After 19 incredible years, the NZ Art Show is saying a fond farewell to one of its longest-serving team members and most loved personalities — Midge Murray. Midge has worked alongside NZ Art Show Executive Director Carla Russell since the show’s earliest days, helping to shape what has become one of Aotearoa’s most beloved art…

The award-winning  NZ Art Show returns next week with a vibrant showcase of extraordinary  New Zealand art, continuing its streak of premier excellence in the art show industry. Celebrating artists’ creativity, diversity, and innovation across Aotearoa, this year’s show promises a dynamic art adventure for art lovers. The event kicks off with a sold-out VIP…

Five vibrant artist collectives will take centre stage at the 2025 NZ Art Show, running from May 30 to June 1 at TSB Arena and Shed 6, Wellington. Following the popularity of artist groups at last year’s show, five exciting collectives will bring a fresh wave of creativity—showcasing a range of art from cutting-edge realism…

Carla Russell, the executive director of Wellington’s annual NZ Art Show, compares the seven days around the King’s Birthday Weekend event to a marathon that they spend all year training for. The three-day event plus opening Gala evening on May 29, runs from May 30 to June 1 at TSB Arena and Shed 6, and has…

REVEALING THIS YEAR’S ARTISTS We are thrilled to reveal the lineup of artists set to take centre stage at the NZ Art Show, with 250 carefully selected artists to showcase around 4,000 works—click the link below to see the full lineup! THE ICONIC NZ ART SHOW GALA EVENINGThursday May 29 The NZ Art Show Gala…