The New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Award 2009
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Welcome to the Waikato Society of Arts, New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Award.
This important event is now in its 9th year, and has proved an effective springboard for emerging artists to advance their careers, and for established artists to showcase their work in an attractive setting to a wide audience. Typically some 20, 000 visitors view the exhibition.
The first (and only) prize is $15,000. In addition, the principal sponsors, the Philip Vela Family Trust, undertake to purchase the winning work for their collection, making this an extremely valuable award.
Each year we select a leading authority on current New Zealand art as judge. Our judge for 2009 will be Dr Robin Woodward from The University of Auckland, who is at present on research leave to Asia and Europe. No doubt she will return well informed on the current international art scene.
Entry forms and full details may be obtained by clicking here. For hard copies, or further information contact wsa@wsa.org.nz or phone 07 839 4481.
Entries close 31.10.2008, and you will be advised whether (or not) you have been selected as a finalist by 30.11.08.
The gala Award announcement and presentation will be held at the Pavilion, Hamilton Gardens on Friday, February 20, 2009.
For previous entrants: This year we have made two adjustments to the entry form with regard to fees and eligibility of entry. A $15 discount on each entry fee is available to current paid members of the WSA: ie, $20 per entry, instead of $35. Entry is open to all artists who are New Zealand citizens, or who have valid New Zealand residency.
We wish you success, and look forward to meeting you in February!