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A Fond Farewell (But Not Goodbye): Celebrating Nearly Two Decades of Dedication — Midge Murray and the NZ Art Show
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…
Art Show VIP and NZ Gala Evening Sold Out
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…
NZ Art Show Presents More than $30,000 in Awards
Awards and Recognition Take Centre Stage at the 2025 NZ Art Show More than $30,000 in prize money will be awarded at the 2025 NZ Art Show, celebrating artistic excellence and recognising both emerging and established talent from across Aotearoa. With six distinct awards on offer—ranging from major sculpture prizes to youth encouragement awards—this year’s…
Artist Collectives Bring Bold, Collaborative Energy to the 2025 NZ Art Show
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…
22 years and still smashing it, the secret behind NZ Art Show’s success
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…
22 years, 4,000 artworks, NZ Art Show returns with a bold 2025 lineup
The NZ Art Show turns 22 with 4,000 artworks, including Hawke’s Bay sisters turning 44-gallon drums into art. Some of New Zealand’s most exciting artists, established and emerging, are set to take centre stage at the 2025 NZ Art Show, running from May 30 to June 1 at TSB Arena and Shed 6, Wellington. One…
Wellington’s Premier Art Celebration: NZ Art Show Gala Evening
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…
Three Months Until the NZ Art Show
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO WELLINGTON NOW Only three months until we launch over 250 talented artists.The 2025 NZ Art Show promises an exciting lineup, featuring a fresh selection of emerging and established artists alongside beloved show favourites. The TSB Arena will impress with a diverse array of works, while Shed 6 shines a spotlight on emerging talent…