WAIMARINO ART AWARDS
Don't Panic!
If you're not a local, there a 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.
REMARKABLE RUAPEHU
Locals Only (See Map)
The Iconic Prize ~ $1,000
Sponsored by:
Mayor Kirton's Mayoral Fund
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OPEN CATEGORY
Any Subject
Open to Everyone!
Prize ~ $1,000
Sponsored by:
Jonathan Preston Memorial Trust
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TOI MĀORI
Open to all who Whakapapa
Prize ~ $2,000
Sponsored by:
Ngati Rangi
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FIBRE ARTS & COLLAGE
Open to Everyone!
Prize ~ Will be announced
Waiting for a deal
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SCULPTURE, GLASS & CERAMICS
Locals Only (See Map)
Prize ~ Will be announced
Waiting for a deal
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Open to Everyone!
Prize ~ $1,000
Sponsored by:
New World Ohakune
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GREAT WALL 2026 ~ KOROWAI
Locals Only (See Map)
Prize ~ To Be Announced
Sponsor ~ To Be Announced
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NATURAL WORLD
Open to Everyone
Prize ~ $750
Sponsored by:
Mitredale Kennels
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THE PORTER AWARD
Best in Show
Prize ~ $2,000
Anonymous Sponsor
Winner Announced Opening Night
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.
