About

The MMCA is an annual art competition offering an exciting platform for Aotearoa New Zealand artists of all genres, ages and levels of experience. With a prize pool of more than $25,000, the MMCA aims to ignite the imagination and creativity of artists across the country.

The annual MMCA is established to:

• Promote culturally diverse artistic endeavours
• Showcase the talent of Aotearoa New Zealand artists
• Support the artistic education and endeavours of young people
• Nurture the creative development of artists in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Provide a public platform where art can be viewed, studied, critiqued and sold

Awards

All entrants will be considered for the following prizes:

• The Molly Morpeth Canaday Major Award – $10,000
• The Akel Award Runner Up – $4,000
• The Craigs Investment Partners Youth Award – $2,500
• The Mayor’s Prize – $1,500
• Robinson Law Highly Commended Award – $1,500
• Merit Award sponsored by Our Place Magazine – three page feature in OPM ($4,500 value)
• Merit Award sponsored by Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology – $500
• Merit Award sponsored by Browne School of Art – $500
• Merit Award sponsored by Gordon Harris – $500 (product)
• Merit Award sponsored by Frames by Daniel – $500 (product)
• Merit Award sponsored by 4Artsake Gallery, Ōhope – $500
• People’s Choice Award sponsored by Whakatāne Society of Arts and Crafts and Anne Tolley – $500

Eligibility

Entry is open to all who live permanently in Aotearoa New Zealand or have Aotearoa New Zealand citizenship.

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