12th Hibiscus & Bays Arts Awards

This annual awards exhibition, sponsored & proudly supported by Auckland Council’s Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, celebrates artistic and creative
practices in New Zealand.

Exhibitors will be selected by a panel of respected arts professionals. Their work will be on display in the 12th Hibiscus & Bays Arts Awards from the 23 May – 13 June 2026.

Prizes Include:

3 x Outstanding Artists Awards each receive $1000 monetary prize plus the opportunity to exhibit at Mairangi Arts Centre together in 2027.

1 x Factory Frames 2D Merit Award- $250 Factory Frames voucher

1 x 3D Merit Award- TBC

1 x Gordon Harris Open Merit Award- $200 Gordon Harris voucher

1 x  MAC  People’s Choice Award- $100 MAC voucher

1 x  Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Māori Art Award – $500

1x Kiwi Underglaze Best Use of Colour Award – Full Set of 50 x 100ml underglazes by Kiwi Underglaze ($650 retail value)

1 x 21 years old & Under Merit Award- TBC