Entries Open:
28 July - 17 August
Finalists Exhibition:
September 11 - 19 October
Secondary School Art Awards 2025
Calling all Year 11, 12 & 13 Art Students!
Now in its 13th year, the annual event recognises and celebrates emerging artistic talent in New Zealand. The awards are a fantastic way to explore your artistic potential, challenge yourself, and take your passion for art to the next level.
Year 11, 12 or 13 students can submit one artwork via The Arts House Trust website. Finalists will be selected by The Arts House Trust team and will be exhibited at the Pah Homestead.
How to enter:
Prizes:
First prize: $1,000
Second Prize: $500
Third Prize: $350
People’s Choice: $500
Key Dates:
Entries open: Monday 28 July 2025
Entries close: Sunday 17 August 2025
Finalists notified: Tuesday 19 August 2025 (and artworks must be received no later than 5pm Sunday 7 September 2025)
Finalists exhibition: Thursday 11 September to Sunday 19 October 2025
Opening afternoon tea and winners announced: Thursday 11 September 2025 - 3.30pm - 5pm
Finalists to collect artworks: From Tuesday 21 October 2025 or earlier if requested
Our 2024 Finalists:
First Place: Mung Lian Zaw, ‘Zo Lai Leng’”, Liston College, Year 13
Second Place: Albert Siasau, ‘Ofa ki Tutua nga kava’, Liston College, Year 13
Third Place: Lucy Berman, ‘Chambers of Life’, St Cuthberts, Year 12
People’s Choice Winner: 'Omedetou' by Misaki Nakamura
