Entries open: Hibiscus and Bays Art Awards

Mairangi Arts Centre is calling for entries from artists working in all media to enter the 10th Hibiscus & Bays Arts Award Exhibition.
The 10th Hibiscus & Bays Arts Award Exhibition is now open for entries.
Mairangi Arts Centre is calling for entries from artists working in all media. The juried Award is open to artists nationwide and offers monetary prizes in a range of entry categories which include 2 dimensional works, 3 dimensional works, 16-21 year old artists and Māori art award.
This annual awards exhibition, sponsored by Auckland Council’s Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, celebrates artistic and creative practices in New Zealand. The 2024 judges will be Jody Yawa McMillan and Holly Aymes.
Exhibitors will be chosen by a selection panel to have their work on display in the 10th Hibiscus & Bays Arts Awards Exhibition from 24 February – 24 March 2024.
Entries due by Monday 5 February 2024

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