Art Awards 2018

The Pātaka Friends Art Awards is an annual exhibition that is made up of entries from artists working or studying in Porirua and produced in the 12 months leading up to the exhibition. Artists working in the areas of photography, ceramics, painting and sculpture have featured strongly in previous years, but all manner of media can be used. 

Key dates 

20 August: Deadline for registration/entry form 

6 September: Opening and announcement of awards 

7 September: Exhibition open to the public 

7 October: Viewer’s Choice Award announcement

Prizes for this year's art awards include: 

• $1000 Open Award sponsored by The Smith Family 
• $750 Highly Commended Award sponsored by Tommy's Realty 
• $750 Jane Hyder Painting Award 
• $500 First Entry Award sponsored by Leina Isno 
• The Creativity and Promise Award: 6 month Level 4 Certificate Programme at The Learning Connexion 
• Viewer’s Choice Award: Sponsored By the Friends of Pātaka