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 THE ART SHOWS ACROSS AOTEAROA GOLD AWARD 2026

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 For our 2026 exhibition year we are excited to present the ART SHOWS ACROSS AOTEAROA GOLD AWARD. Aotearoa’s premium art show award, an award that reflects our values and now offers over $50,000+ total value of cash and benefits to our award winning artists.  Our focus is “Art for Everyone” this is reflected in the new breadth and scope of the award.

 

​Bringing an award of this standing and magnitude into the orbit of our art show exhibitors is a recognition of the talented artists that we work with every year. It is an opportunity for all artists, emergent and established,  to apply for selection. This award for art excellence bestows significant  artistic recognition to the winner and regional finalists. $50,000 worth of cash awards and benefits will be awarded to the regional finalists and the national winner over our 2026 exhibiting year. We look forward to seeing the progress of this award as finalists are chosen by the judging panel at each of our five national art shows.

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The ultimate national winner will be announced at the close of our 2026 exhibition year!​​

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