Craigs Aspiring Art Prize 2027

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Closes

November 1, 2026, 11 days left

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

$30 NZD

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What it is

Annual art competition and exhibition for original two-dimensional works including painting, drawing, artist prints, and mixed media. The winning artwork is acquired by Craigs Investment Partners. Works must be previously unexhibited, fit within 1200mm x 1200mm, and be delivered to Wanaka in early January 2027. Up to 150 works selected following independent judging panel review.

Who it is for

New Zealand citizens and permanent residents aged 18 and over who create original two-dimensional artwork.

Open to artists in New Zealand.

The call says: “Source page restricts to New Zealand”

open to all

Where

Wanaka, New Zealand

When

November 1, 2026, 11 days left

Runs January 4, 2027 to January 5, 2027

What you get

Up to $20,000 NZD acquisition prize; selected works exhibited in Wanaka in January 2027.

What you need to apply

Original two-dimensional artwork (painting, drawing, artist prints, or mixed media)
Physical artwork delivery to Holy Family School, Wanaka by 5 January 2027

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

$30 NZD

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Go to the application

https://patronage.nz/opportunities/craigs-aspiring-art-prize-craigs-aspiring-art-prize-2027-2026