Changing Threads | Contemporary Textile Fibre Art Awards

ARTS COUNCIL NELSON ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE CALL FOR ENTRIES TO CHANGING THREADS 2026

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES ~ 23rd April 2026

After a pause in 2025 Changing Threads is back!

Entries for inclusion in the Changing Threads National Contemporary Textile and Fibre Awards are now open until the 23rd April. Selected finalists will be showcased in an exhibition at Refinery Artspace Nelson from 05th June - 18th July 2026. The awards will be announced at the gala opening event on 05th June from 5.30pm. 

• Open to all artists currently living in New Zealand.

• Artworks must predominantly feature fibres or textiles, which may be natural, synthetic or any combination of these. Work may use any technique or mix of techniques and may be two or three dimensional.

• There is no limitation on size of work which may be free - standing, wall mounted or suspended.

• Artists may submit up to three entries with no initial entry fee; however, artists selected for the final showcase will be charged an exhibition fee of $50 per entry which includes a copy of the catalogue.