2024
Earlybird Deadline TBC > Entry Deadline TBC > Finalists Notified TBC
2025
Award Ceremony Feb > Judge's Talk Feb > Exhibition runs Feb TBC
Earlybird Deadline TBC > Entry Deadline TBC > Finalists Notified TBC
2025
Award Ceremony Feb > Judge's Talk Feb > Exhibition runs Feb TBC
When do entries open for the Painting & Drawing Award 2023?
Entries Open: TBC
When do entries close for the 3D Award 2022?
Entries Close: TBC
The Earlybird entry fee is $40 per entry. After October TBC, the entry fee is $50 per entry. The fee/s are non-refundable.
When will I be notified of the pre selection digital entry outcomes?
All artists will be informed of the outcomes of pre-selection judging via the website on or before TBC.
via the website HERE
If I am asked to send my selected work in for the finalist exhibition, what do I do then?
You will be sent a link to an acceptance form detailing further instructions.
All works are to be delivered to Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
Courier Deliveries: Works are to arrive between TBC to Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre - Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi.
Personal Deliveries: To Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre - Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi, 49 Kakahora Drive, Whakatāne between TBC
Courier Pickups: If you do not plan to personally pick up your work you MUST provide a return courier ticket. If your work gets sold, we will return your unused ticket.
Personal Pick Ups: TBC
All works delivered and picked up outside of these dates and times must be pre-arranged with the gallery exhibition staff 07 306 0509 email arts@whakatane.govt.nz
Please note: Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre is NOT OPEN SUNDAYS
MMCA Exhibition location:
Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
Esplanade Mall
49 Kakahora Drive, Whakatāne 3120
Trade entrance is via New World Service Lane (Please note: Te Kōputu is not open to accept courier deliveries on weekends)
I understand there a Youth Award as one of the awards. How young do I need to be to qualify as a 'youth'?
If you are age 25 years and under as at TBC February 2025, you will qualify for the Youth Art Award.
All youth are judged on the same platform as the rest of the artists, and will be considered for all other awards.
There is no separate entry form - all artists are asked to indicate if they would like to be considered for the Youth Award on the entry form.
Tell me about the Mayor's Prize- (Local artist's award)
If you live in, or whakapapa to the Whakatāne region, you will qualify for the Local Art Award. You will be judged on the same platform as the rest of the artists, and will be considered for all other awards.
There is no separate entry form - artists are asked to indicate their locality and /or iwi on the entry form.
If I am asked to send my work in, how do I package it?
Keep in mind that your work will be unpacked by people who haven’t seen what is inside.
- Artwork packaging will be re-used where possible.
- For better protection and tape adhesion, bubbles on bubble wrap should face outwards.
- Avoid making large sheets of bubble wrap out of small sheets of bubble wrap UNLESS it is easily re-usable.
- Similarly, avoid making “Frankenstein” boxes that require extensive re-piecing.
- Avoid putting artwork faces in contact with packaging materials that are to be cut open.
- Ensure that package edges are well sealed.
- Make opening procedure clear – dash cut-lines, “open here” etc. are helpful.
When is the opening night?
Finalist's exhibition opening and announcement of winners is on Saturday TBC 2025, 5:30 pm - Formalities from 6:30 pm at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.
Entry to Opening Night: As a selected finalist, you and a plus one receive complimentary tickets
Limited tickets will be on sale for $10 each - drinks, nibbles and entertainment supplied.
Entries Open: TBC
When do entries close for the 3D Award 2022?
Entries Close: TBC
The Earlybird entry fee is $40 per entry. After October TBC, the entry fee is $50 per entry. The fee/s are non-refundable.
When will I be notified of the pre selection digital entry outcomes?
All artists will be informed of the outcomes of pre-selection judging via the website on or before TBC.
via the website HERE
If I am asked to send my selected work in for the finalist exhibition, what do I do then?
You will be sent a link to an acceptance form detailing further instructions.
All works are to be delivered to Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
Courier Deliveries: Works are to arrive between TBC to Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre - Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi.
Personal Deliveries: To Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre - Te kōputu a te whanga a Toi, 49 Kakahora Drive, Whakatāne between TBC
Courier Pickups: If you do not plan to personally pick up your work you MUST provide a return courier ticket. If your work gets sold, we will return your unused ticket.
Personal Pick Ups: TBC
All works delivered and picked up outside of these dates and times must be pre-arranged with the gallery exhibition staff 07 306 0509 email arts@whakatane.govt.nz
Please note: Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre is NOT OPEN SUNDAYS
MMCA Exhibition location:
Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
Esplanade Mall
49 Kakahora Drive, Whakatāne 3120
Trade entrance is via New World Service Lane (Please note: Te Kōputu is not open to accept courier deliveries on weekends)
I understand there a Youth Award as one of the awards. How young do I need to be to qualify as a 'youth'?
If you are age 25 years and under as at TBC February 2025, you will qualify for the Youth Art Award.
All youth are judged on the same platform as the rest of the artists, and will be considered for all other awards.
There is no separate entry form - all artists are asked to indicate if they would like to be considered for the Youth Award on the entry form.
Tell me about the Mayor's Prize- (Local artist's award)
If you live in, or whakapapa to the Whakatāne region, you will qualify for the Local Art Award. You will be judged on the same platform as the rest of the artists, and will be considered for all other awards.
There is no separate entry form - artists are asked to indicate their locality and /or iwi on the entry form.
If I am asked to send my work in, how do I package it?
Keep in mind that your work will be unpacked by people who haven’t seen what is inside.
- Artwork packaging will be re-used where possible.
- For better protection and tape adhesion, bubbles on bubble wrap should face outwards.
- Avoid making large sheets of bubble wrap out of small sheets of bubble wrap UNLESS it is easily re-usable.
- Similarly, avoid making “Frankenstein” boxes that require extensive re-piecing.
- Avoid putting artwork faces in contact with packaging materials that are to be cut open.
- Ensure that package edges are well sealed.
- Make opening procedure clear – dash cut-lines, “open here” etc. are helpful.
When is the opening night?
Finalist's exhibition opening and announcement of winners is on Saturday TBC 2025, 5:30 pm - Formalities from 6:30 pm at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.
Entry to Opening Night: As a selected finalist, you and a plus one receive complimentary tickets
Limited tickets will be on sale for $10 each - drinks, nibbles and entertainment supplied.