Taranaki National Art Awards

17/08/2026

TNAA Entries now open!

10 days left to enter!
Enter on our website here: https://www.taranakiartawards.co.nz/enter

Please read terms and conditions before submitting your entry.

Entries close 28th August
No late entries will be accepted

15/08/2026

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Click on the link for online entry and more detailed information!

29/07/2026

TNAA Entries now open!

Enter on our website here: https://www.taranakiartawards.co.nz/enter

Please read terms and conditions before submitting your entry.

Entries close 28th August
No late entries will be accepted

20/07/2026

TNAA Entries now open!

Enter on our website here: https://www.taranakiartawards.co.nz/enter

Please read terms and conditions before submitting your entry.

Entries close Friday 28th August
No late entries will be accepted

22/06/2026

02/06/2026

Entries to the 24th annual Taranaki National Art Awards are now open.
The event is a platform for artists to express their unique vision and voice,
fostering positive relationships, creative networks and cultural diversity. Co-
judges for 2026 are Maree Mills, Curator at Te Whare Taonga Waikato, and
Andrew Clifford, Director at the Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui. Cash prizes are
offered in seven categories: Painting, Taranaki Artists, 3D, Works on Paper,
Fibre Art, Tō Taranakitanga and Photography. Entry is $30 per artwork; artists
can only enter each category once and can enter up to three categories.
This long-standing event would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors and the Ōpunakē
community. All entries are displayed in the exhibition, and most works are for sale, offering a unique opportunity to
purchase original artworks. The exhibition coincides with the region's garden festivals and the Taranaki Arts Trail.
Artists can enter online. Check for updates and news on Facebook. The committee looks forward to collaborating
with local groups, and the amazing team of 80+ volunteers. Contact Chairperson, Megan Symons - 027 500 7722 - if
you’re keen to be involved.

28/05/2026

The Taranaki National Art Awards relies on the generous contributions of our many wonderful sponsors. The essential support of sponsors enables the fostering of artistic talent and practice, providing an exhibition opportunity for visual artists nationwide, while also enriching our people and place.

Thank you so much to our on going and new sponsors.

Please enquire about how you could be part of this amazing event.

19/03/2026

Juliet’s astounding ceramic objects wowed and delighted Taranaki National Art Awards audiences. The judges were also captivated by her gravity defying funky forms and glorious glazing, acknowledging her talent and skills as a two time award winner in the 3D Category.
Her epic vessels were Suessian inspired objects of joy, infusing us with wonder and delight! We are fortunate to have appreciated Juliet’s unique ceramic works, and her exquisite whimsical expressions of self will endure and inspire.
Arohanui Juliet.

01/03/2026

Taranaki National Art Awards - AGM 2026

Tuesday 17 March at 6 pm, at 5a Hughson Place, Ōpunakē.

Event Dates 2026: Friday 30 October – Sunday 8 November.

Celebrate the success of last year's national creative showcase, while reviewing performance, passing annual reports and electing officers.

All welcome to attend and contribute. Be curious, come along and meet the awesome team and get involved.