A nationwide art competition with approximately 250 artworks from artists around New Zealand

The Ruapehu Art Awards is a nationwide art competition with categories that include Open 2D and 3D artworks, a Ruapehu themed category, photography, Māori art, fibre art, and an array of local junior and senior children’s art.

All categories have prizes and the winners and entrants will be exhibited.

A great event to:

Discover, view, love, buy & invest in Art

Approximately 250 artworks, plus children’s art, will be on display. 75% of entries are from artists outside the Ruapehu district and from all over the country.

Taumarunui is located in the heart of Ruapehu, 40 minutes from the ski fields, 1 hour from Waitomo and within 3 hour’s drive of 8 cities – including Auckland. Surrounded by bike and walking trails it is ‘Where Adventure Begins’.

Inquiries email riversartgallery@gmail.com