Entries for the New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards 2026 are open!

The annual New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards are held at Artspost galleries in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton.

The NZPPA has been running since 2000 and is a prestigious event on the NZ arts calendar.

We are pleased to announce the Judges for the 2026 NZPPA.

Paint category – James Ormsby

Print category – Gabrielle Belz

Two Main Prizes of $15000 each in Printmaking and Painting.

Two Merit Prizes of $2000 each in Printmaking and Painting.

All entries must be received before 10 December 2025 @ 11.59pm. Enter now at wsa.org.nz!