WAIMARINO ART AWARDS
ABOUT US
The Waimarino Art Awards has been going for 27 years under various guises. It is funded by local businesses in and around Raetihi, under the umbrella of Raetihi Promotions Charitable Trust.
Featured Artists...
Kathleen Lennie
Deb Brock
Maxine Burney
Annie Stone
Final Dates
16th August
Email/Post entry forms submitted
6th Sept
Final Day for all works to arrive to 53 Duncan Street, Raetihi
26th Sept
Awards Night! 6:00pm at the Royal Theatre Raetihi
DON'T PANIC!
If you're not a local, there are five categories where a non-local can enter and win a prize. You can win even if you're not a local.
Check our non-local categories where every artist can enter.
MĪHARO KĒ A RUAPEHU -REMARKABLE RUAPEHU
Locals Only (See Map)
The Iconic Prize ~ $1,000
Sponsored by:
Mayor Kirton's Mayoral Fund
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HUAKINA TE TATAU -
OPEN CATEGORY
Any Subject
Open to Everyone!
Prize ~ $1,000
Sponsored by:
Jonathan Preston Memorial Trust
We've started this category to deal with the fact that there are a lot of followers of Waimarino Art Awards from outside of our area. Please continue!
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TE TOHU TOI O NGĀTI RANGI -
MĀORI EXCELLENCE AWARD
Open to all Māori artists
Prize ~ $2,000
Sponsored by:
Ngati Rangi
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MUKA ME TE TOI PIRIPIRI -
FIBRE ARTS & COLLAGE
Open to Everyone!
Prize ~ $1000
Sponsored by: Four Square Raetihi
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WHAKAIROIRO, KŌATA, TUKUTUKU, TAONGA UKU -
SCULPTURE, GLASS & CERAMICS
Locals Only (See Map)
Prize ~ $1000
Sponsored by: local Raetihi businesses and individuals
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WHAKAAHUA MATIHIKO -
PHOTOGRAPHY
Open to Everyone!
Prize ~ $1,000
Sponsored by:
New World Ohakune
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NGĀ KĀKAKU TOI HAU -
GREAT WALL OF KĀKAHU
Open to all who whakapapa
Prize ~ $1000
Sponsor ~ PKF Doyle & Associates
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TE AO TŪTURU -
NATURAL WORLD
Open to Everyone
Prize ~ $1000
Sponsored by:
Mitredale Kennels
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THE PORTER AWARD
Taumata Tiketike ki ā Uē -
Best in Show
Prize ~ $2,000
Anonymous Sponsor
Winner Announced Opening Night
The Week of Workshops
Waimarino Arts Festival
But wait!
There's more!
Sunday,
27th September
Staircase Gallery Presents
"RAW EDGE" an exhibition by Featured Artist Patena Tupe, with friends Deb Brock and Liam Porter.
Come to ROYAL THEATRE RAETIHI at 4:00pm to hear the introduction and enjoy the show. Bubbles & amusing snacks. With/without alcohol.
Final Look
Friday, 2nd October
Closing down party for
artists and supporters at
Royal Theatre Raetihi
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Musicians, bar and have a last look at everything before it all goes home!
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you. If you have any difficulties about which category you should enter, email our staff .
Send us an email at Waimarino Art Awards Email
For any enquiries about our Opening Night or two weeks exhibition, call the Co-ordinator.
Ph. 021638800
The Waimarino Art Awards are run by the Raetihi Promotions Charitable Trust.
In the heart of Ruapehu
The awards are hosted in the rural service town of Raetihi, just 10 minutes from Ohakune.
