NEXT EVENT:

10th-13th
January 2025

Located in beautiful Wanaka, the Craigs Aspiring Art Prize is Holy Family Catholic School's main fundraiser and our aim is to foster and encourage New Zealand artists.

This annual event attracts artists from around New Zealand and is becoming a nationally recognised art award. Craigs Investment Partners proudly sponsor the winning acquisition prize* of $20,000. In addition, there are a number of merit prizes sponsored by the local community.

In summary, all artworks submitted must meet the following requirements: artwork must be two-dimensional, no photography and digital art; they must be original, never having been exhibited before, and available for purchase (we take a 27.5% sales commission). Additionally, all artists must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents living in New Zealand at the time of entry. An independent selection panel will choose 150 entries for the exhibition. 150 pieces of artwork is our maximum number. For more detailed information, please refer to the rules.

All the artworks are available for sale on Opening Night and during the exhibition period. All proceeds raised will go to our Holy Family School.

Opening night 10th January 2025 at the Holy Family School, Aubrey Road

3 Day Exhibition 11th - 13th January 2025, 10am - 4pm. $5 per entry, under 12 free

PURCHASE TICKETS

Craigs Aspiring Art Prize Awards

In summary, all artworks submitted must meet the following requirements: artwork must be two-dimensional, no photography and digital art; they must be original, never having been exhibited before, and available for purchase (we take a 27.5% sales commission). Additionally, all artists must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents living in New Zealand at the time of entry. An independent selection panel will choose 150 entries for the exhibition. 150 pieces of artwork is our maximum number. For more detailed information, please refer to the rules.

Supreme Winner
- Craigs Investment Partners Prize - $20,000 acquisition prize*
(*The artwork will become the property of Craigs Investment Partners in exchange for the $20,000 first prize. As a result, it cannot be sold during the exhibition, please see terms and conditions)

Runner-up
- Craig Myles Colliers Prize - $3,000

Best Landscape Artist
- Peak Accommodation Prize - $2,500

Best Work Under $1,000
- Calder Group - $1,000

People's Choice Prize
- Nanny Goat Vineyard Prize - $1,000

The Round Corner
- McElrea Consulting - $500.00

Merit Award
- Wanaka Self Storage - $500.00

Enter Now

‘Emergency Plan B. Migration’ - Jos Browning, Queenstown

‘María’ - Sierra Roberts, Wanaka

2025 Dates For Artists

Entries Close Friday, 1st November 2024, 5pm.
Artist entries will be confirmed by the Ist December via email due to selection process. 150 pieces will be selected for the exhibition.

Delivery of Artwork. Courier deliveries to be delivered on Monday, 6th January 2025 between 10am-3pm.
All other artwork (hand-delivered) must arrive on Tuesday, 7th January 2025 between 10am-1pm.

Gala Night/Exhibition Opening: Friday, 10th January 2025, 6pm (winners announced on the night).

Exhibition Dates Open to the Public: 11-13th January 2025, 10am-4pm.

The collection of purchased works is Monday 13th January 2025, 5.00pm-6.30 pm.

The collection of unsold artworks is Wednesday, 15th January 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm. Couriered artwork sent back.

The award is open to any individual aged 18 or older as of January 1st of the Exhibition year and is open to all New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. An independent selection panel will choose 150 entries. Each artist is limited to one entry.

Flowers seem to be such a wonderful metaphor for the human spirit – the loud and gregarious say take me as I am, while the shady and quiet are just as happy going about their business. They are what they are and they don’t give a damn what anyone else thinks, yet they exist and thrive as a supportive community. We can learn a lot from them."

Katherine has a Master of Fine Arts from Elam School of Fine Art at Auckland Univeristy. She graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design in Michigan USA in 2014 with a a BFA in Painting (Honors) and minor in Interior Design.

Her interest in the flower began during her Masters research into the history of design. For Katherine, painting the flower is celebrating and championing all that’s feminine – the beautiful, the emotive and our connection with the earth.