Exhibition coming soon
With a cash prize pool of more than $30,000 and egalitarian ‘blind judging’ process, the National Contemporary Art Award competition has brought the cutting edge of Aotearoa New Zealand art to Kirikiriroa Hamilton since it was established in 2000.
This year's finalists
The finalists for the 2025 National Contemporary Art Award will be announced in May once the initial round of the blind-judging process has been completed.
Want to stay in the loop? Make sure you're on our newsletter list.
Sponsors
Ngaa mihi nui to our sponsors whose generosity supplies the cash prize pool of more than $30,000.
Leading New Zealand law firm Tompkins Wake is the Award’s principal sponsor, generously providing the career-defining cash prize of $20,000 to the Award winner.
Interested in supporting the arts?
Get in touch to discuss partnership opportunities for the National Contemporary Art Award.
free entry
Plan Your Visit