Showcasing 350 contemporary artworks by 260 artists from every corner of New Zealand, this prestigious competition not only highlights extraordinary artistic talent but also crowns the winner with a $25,000 grand prize and recognises five merit awardees with $1,000 each.
Showcasing 350 contemporary artworks by 260 artists from every corner of New Zealand, this prestigious competition not only highlights extraordinary artistic talent but also crowns the winner with a $25,000 grand prize and recognizes five merit awardees with $1,000 each.
Featured Showcases: celebrating creative communities
This New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts Exhibition also features showcases highlighting unique strands within the broader narrative of New Zealand art:
Vincents Art Workshop 40th Anniversary Retrospective Read More
Wellington Sculpture Trust: Four Decades of Public Art: Read More
Wellington’s First Local Art Assembly at Tākina This event marks a milestone for artists and the public alike: it is the inaugural local art gathering at Tākina, offering a unique opportunity to experience the interconnectedness and talent spanning Aotearoa’s contemporary scene.
This NZAFA Exhibition is proudly supported by The POST, Tākina, Wellington City Council and WellingtonNZ
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Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Thu 7 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Thu 7 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Fri 8 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Fri 8 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Sat 9 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Sat 9 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Sun 10 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Sun 10 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Mon 11 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Mon 11 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Tue 12 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Tue 12 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Wed 13 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Wed 13 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Thu 14 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Fri 15 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Fri 15 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Sat 16 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Sat 16 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Sun 17 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Sun 17 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Mon 18 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Mon 18 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Tue 19 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Tue 19 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Wed 20 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Wed 20 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Thu 21 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Thu 21 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Fri 22 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Fri 22 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
Date:
Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10:00 am
Until:
Sat 23 Aug 2025, 05:00 pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington View on map
