Get ready to step into an extraordinary art experience at the award-winning NZ Art Show. With a multitude of artistic flavours to entertain your senses, including more than 250 artists exhibiting their creativity, this show is going to be unlike any other in Aotearoa.
We have so many treats lined up for you, so come, immerse yourself and get lost in the wonderful world of the NZ Art Show. Read on to discover what you will encounter.
Buy tickets online now: As the show is fast approaching, we are no longer posting them out, but they will be available for collection at the TSB Arena from Monday May 27.
A HARMONIOUS FUSION OF ART & MUSIC
An exciting new addition, adding further artistic richness to the show, is the expansion into the adjacent Shed 6, which will feature a curated selection of NZ Art Show artists, art groups, live music, DJs, art demonstrations and a new art award.
- MUSIC: live music and DJs curated by Barnaby Weir and RadioActive.FM will play music to suit the ambience
- TOI MĀORI AOTEAROA: One of New Zealand’s foremost arts organisation will be showcasing around 15 outstanding Māori artists
- TOI RAUWHĀRANGI COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS (Massey University): six students will be showcasing paintings and photography
- HYUNDAI EMERGING ARTIST AWARDS: These inaugural awards will showcase up to 40 finalists from Wellington secondary schools
- DYED STUDIOS: a new artist collective featuring exciting emerging talent. They will also be doing live portraits.
- ART START: A selection of young raw talent aged 15 – 18 years will be represented by Art Start, an initiative set up to encourage artists to continue their creative journey beyond school.
The following four artworks are by artists exhibiting in Shed 6: Neke Moa (Toi Māori Aotearoa), Darcy Nicholas (Toi Māori Aotearoa), Oli Aikawa (Art Start), Jack Young (Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts)
START YOUR NZ ART SHOW ADVENTURE BY BECOMING A FRIEND
Sign up as a Friend of the show and enjoy access to exclusive benefits of the VIP Preview and New Zealand’s legendary art party of the year, the Gala Evening.
The VIP Preview is a relaxed gathering, where you are amongst the first to view and purchase outstanding artwork; meet more than 120 onsite artists and get a first glimpse of the award finalists and winners.
Come back later that day for the much anticipated Gala Evening, a vibrant celebration of creativity where you can network and have a blast with kindred spirits who share your passion for art and culture. Enjoy fine wine from the acclaimed Luna Estate Winery, delectable canapés from Nosh Catering, and revel in the wonderfully fun vibes of the Boomshack Band. The Gala Evening is an unforgettable experience that brings art aficionados together in a joyful and inspiring atmosphere.
Images below: Meet more than 120 onsite artists, including Catherine Cattanach, Don Service and Clark Roworth.
ART AWARDS: PRESENTING $30,000 IN TOTAL
New Zealand’s arts community is extremely fortunate to have the backing of so many individuals and organisations that support artists by way of awards, and this year three awards are being offered at the NZ Art Show.
- R.T NELSON AWARDS FOR SCULPTURE – sponsored by arts philanthropist Richard Nelson
- PEOPLE’S CHOICE ART AWARD – sponsored by Brendan Foot Supersite
- HYUNDAI EMERGING ARTIST AWARDS – sponsored by Hyundai NZ and Brendan Foot Supersite
The following artworks are by finalists in the R.T Nelson Awards For Sculpture:
Mel Ford, Zena Elliott, Sam Kelly, Kereama Taepa, Oliver Stretton-Pow and Yvonne Guillot. Please note that the artworks portrayed are not the ones vying for the awards: those will be revealed at the show.
