Wairarapa Art Review 2025

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It's that time of year again! Get ready for the Wairarapa Art Review 2025!

This year's selector is Jaenine Parkinson, Head of Art at Te Papa.

This year you can PRE-REGISTER online, collect a form from Aratoi's Front Desk or register in person on drop off day (Tuesday 18 November). 

Your work must have an ID tag attached. (Download below)

 

2025 Awards:

Friends of Aratoi, Premier Award $2,000

Rigg Zschokke, Highly Commended Award $1,000

Creative Kitchens Wairarapa, Photography Award $500

Hillview Property Investments Ltd, 3D Award $500

Jane Hyder, Portrait Award $500

ConArt Gallery and Studios, Emerging Artist and Residency Package $500

Gwenda Saunders, Exciting use of Colour Award $500

Frank Minehan, People's Choice Award $500

 

Conditions of Entry:

  • 1 entry per person (diptych and triptychs are welcome)
  • Artist must live in the Wairarapa
  • It must be orginal work and not previously exhibited
  • All works must be for sale, 40% commission to be deducted from the sale price
  • Works must arrive at Aratoi on Tuesday 18 November- Late or Early entries won't be accepted

Presentation: 

  • Works must be presented ready for display (eg. matted, framed)
  • Any cords, D-rings or cleats must be supplied
  • Plinths can be provided
  • Artworks must be labelled with ID tag

Acceptance:

  • All entries will be subject to selection
  • Artist will be notified by phone or email of their selection
  • Non selected works to be collected within 1 week
  • Selector's decision is final
  • No correspondence will be entered into

Key Dates: 

  • Tuesday, 18 November - Entries delivered to Aratoi
  • Friday, 5 December - Exhibition opening and Winner's announced
  • Sunday, 15 February - Exhibition closes and Frank Minehan People's Choice announced
  • Tuesday, 17 February - Unsold work to be collected from Aratoi