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Academy Prize FAQs

To help you with submitting your entry we have some FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) to help with the process.

  • Who can enter this competition?
    • Any NZ citizen or current resident may enter
  • Is there selection criteria for entries?
  • Are there limitations specific to exhibiting selected works?
    • Works must be non-offensive and within the size and weight limits as stated in the terms and conditions.

  • What types of works are considered Visual Art?
    • Although the original intention was to offer an award to fill the gap left by the Parkin Drawing Prize this year, it is open to a wider range of media and styles than only drawing.
    • The visual arts are art forms such as painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, video, filmmaking, and architecture.
    • Drawing is “using a tool to make a mark” with “tool” able to mean everything from a burnt stick through a brush or pen to a laser.

  • What works will be exhibited?
  • What are the exhibition key dates?
    • Entries close on Monday 9 June 2025.
    • Receiving of works by 23 July 2025.
    • Exhibition season is 7 - 24 August 2025

  • How does the selection of Finalists work?
    • Selectors independently select their list of finalists. These plus the top-scoring works from a public vote will be the selected finalists. The final number of finalists will depend on the level of agreement between the selectors and public.

 

 

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