Pataka is the sole Wellington venue for the touring exhibition of the 22nd Wallace Art Award finalists, the premier contemporary art award for New Zealand. These annual awards provide a snapshot of what is happening nationally in the contemporary art scene. With cash and travel prizes totalling over $160,000, the Wallace Art Awards provide fantastic opportunities for the four major winners each year. The exhibition includes works from all media, including painting, sculpture, new media, ceramics, photography and printmaking.