REWARDING EXCELLENCE
Three prestigious awards are presented at the NZ Art Show
Since the show’s inception, the NZ Art Show is proud to have presented more than $200,000 to New Zealand artists. This has been made possible with the generosity and support of arts philanthropists who are passionate about keeping the arts alive in Aotearoa.
RT. NELSON AWARDS FOR SCULPTURE – $25,000
These awards recognise excellence in New Zealand sculpture and seek to foster a market for small scale sculpture. The awards include a Premier award of $15,000, two Highly Commended awards of $1,000 each and a People’s Choice prize of $2,000.
Read more about the awards here.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE ART AWARD – $3,000
Sponsored by Lower Hutt motor vehicle dealership Brendan Foot Supersite.
A panel of art experts selects 10 outstanding artworks from the show that embody the essence of the NZ Art Show. The pieces are curated in a dedicated area, and over the course of the show, attendees cast their votes for their favorite artwork: the artwork with the most votes is awarded the prize.
HYUNDAI EMERGING ARTIST AWARDS – $1,000
Sponsored by Hyundai NZ and Brendan Foot Supersite, these awards are dedicated to celebrating artistic excellence among high school students. Wellington Secondary Schools are invited to nominate students studying art at NCEA Level 3, or similar.
