Wellington Regional Arts Review 2027

Any original work, in any medium, completed within the last two years by an artist living and working in the Greater Wellington Region, including Kāpiti and Wairarapa, is eligible. Work previously exhibited at Whirinaki Whare Taonga will not be accepted.

1. Entries can be submitted using a physical application (click here to download a printable PDF) or an online application (click here to acces the online appliccation).
2. Artists may submit up to two works. A separate entry form and entry fee are required for each work.
3. Each entry form must be accompanied by two images. Please do not submit the original artwork at this stage.
4. The entry fee of $30 per entry (non-refundable) must accompany each entry form.
5. Entries need to be received by Monday 8 February 2027.

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Wet artworks, works that may deteriorate during the exhibition, or works that emit offensive odours will not be accepted. Selected works must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Due to spatial constraints, very large artworks or installations may not be able to be accommodated.

The Supreme Award and two Merit Awards will be announced at the exhibition opening on Friday 12 March 2027 at 6pm. The People’s Choice Award will be announced towards the end of the exhibition.

1. Entries must be accompanied by two images, one of the whole work and the other of a detail of the work.
2. Entries that are posted or are processed at reception will require either an un-mounted photograph or a digital print of the artwork, maximum size A4.
3. Online entries and emailed entries require a high-quality jpg file format 1-3MB image, no smaller than 800 x 600px.
4. Please note: Images may be used to promote the exhibition.

The judges will select the show from the initial entries. The judge’s decision is final, and no correspondence will not be entered into.

Entrants will be notified of the selection outcome by Friday 19 February 2027. Notification will be by email where possible otherwise by post. Please ensure your email and postal address clearly on the entry form.

Labels identifying your artwork and a packaging label will be sent to the finalists. All artworks delivered to Whirinaki Whare Taonga must be clearly labelled.

All artworks must be professionally presented and ready for display. It is preferred that framed works are fitted with D-rings for hanging; string or wire is not required. Artworks with electrical components must be accompanied by a current electrical safety certificate. If Whirinaki Whare Taonga has concerns regarding the safety, security, size or presentation of a selected artwork, these will be discussed with the artist. Whirinaki reserves the right to withdraw any work if these concerns cannot be satisfactorily resolved.

While Whirinaki will endeavour to protect copyright, work is submitted at the artist’s own risk. Any work received into the exhibition may be used by Whirinaki for exhibition-related promotional purposes. Artworks may also be photographed by gallery visitors.

Artists are responsible for all costs associated with the delivery and collection of their artworks, including safe transportation to and from Whirinaki Whare Taonga.

The listed sale price must include Whirinaki commission of 25% plus GST. Payment to artists for sold works will be made no later than 20 July 2027. If a work is not for sale, please enter NFS as the sale price.

Artworks are covered by Whirinaki insurance policy while in the gallery’s care, subject to the terms of that policy. Insurance while artworks are in transit to and from Whirinaki is the responsibility of the artist/owner. Whirinaki does not accept responsibility for damage caused by third parties not associated with the gallery.