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12th Hibiscus & Bays Art Awards
Hibiscus & Bays Local BoardThis annual awards exhibition by Auckland Council's Hibiscus & Bays Local Board celebrates artistic and creative practices in New Zealand.Closes: Apr 27, 2026 -
Audacious Artist Project Proposals
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts CentreCalling Audacious Artists! Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre wants to support arts projects that are bold, audacious and explorative.Closes: Mar 22, 2026 -
Artist in Residence 2026
Auckland CouncilThe 2026 residency is an opportunity to live and make art in an Auckland regional park for eight weeks during October and November 2026.Closes: Feb 15, 2026 -
Call for Artists: Sculpture in the Gardens 2026–27
Friends of the Auckland Botanic Gardens IncCalling all sculptors! Sculpture in the Gardens returns for its 10th exhibition - an iconic summer outdoor showcase at the Auckland Botanic Gardens.Closes: Feb 11, 2026 -
Calling all artists! Submit your light art for 2026 now!
Arts WhakatāneBe part of Light Up Whakatāne 2026 – Submit your light art by February 28th!Closes: Feb 28, 2026 -
Changing Threads | Contemporary Textile Fibre Art Awards
Arts Council NelsonArtists stretching the boundaries of Fibre and Textiles. Arts Council Nelson are thrilled to announce the call for entries for Changing Threads 2026. Open to all artists currently living in NZ.Closes: Feb 20, 2026 -
Creative Business Opportunity for Freelancers & Educators
The Junior Art StudioOwn an established after-school art program in Auckland — a reliable creative income stream designed to run alongside freelance work.Closes: Mar 22, 2026 -
Call for Entries: Adam Portraiture Award 2026
NZ Portrait GalleryNew first prize of $30,000 for Aotearoa's top prize for painted portraiture.Closes: Mar 18, 2026 -
Actors Required for In-School Touring Productions 2026
Perform! EducationTour New Zealand in 2026 with award-winning Perform! Education. Delivering interactive, high-energy school shows, inspire young audiences, and be part of a dynamic two-person touring cast.Closes: Mar 16, 2026 -
Performers for touring shows wanted
Taki Rua ProductionsTaki Rua Productions are holding open auditions for their 2026 touring programmeCloses: Feb 12, 2026