The New Zealand Art Show is a three day visual feast - an exhibition showcasing thousands of artworks by hundreds of New Zealand artists. It is the largest of its kind in New Zealand.
The 2012 show is being held 2 - 5 August, 2012 at the Events Centre, Queens Wharf, Wellington.
Tickets for the 2012 show on sale now
Tickets to all events are on sale now. Show day tickets are $10 but we have in place a early-bird special: $5 if purchased by May 31.
Gala tickets are also on sale. As this event always sells out please get in quick so you don't miss out.
Email tickets@artshow.co.nz or purchase tickets on-line here.
Gala Evening - Thursday August 2nd, 2012 - 6.30pm.
The highlight of the New Zealand Art Show: fabulous food, wonderful wine, exhilirating entertainment plus an abundance of affordable and original New Zealand Art. This event always sells out in advance so ensure that you don't miss out by purchasing tickets here or becoming a Friend here.
Join us - Become a Friend or Sponsor
We are grateful for the generostity of our sponsors and Friends. Sign up now and help ensure that the show goes on. Become a Friend here. Sponsor information here.
Artists applications are now closed.
Thank you to all those who applied. Results will be sent to you around June 5th.
If you are new to our show and you are interested in applying for future shows then please email registration@artshow.co.nz to be added to the artist database..
The New Zealand Affordable Art Trust launches the 2012 New Zealand Art Show at the Museum Hotel.
On Sunday April 29 250 guests were treated to fine wine, delicious nibbles and around 55 artworks from 24 of New Zealand's up and coming stars.
The Trust also announced some new initiatives: the NZAAT Emerging Artists Awards and a new on-line gallery to view and buy original New Zealand art.
Chris Parkin, owner of the Museum Art Hotel was recognised for his contribution to the trust and its operations, with a gift of a specially engraved trophy cup.
Graeme Reeves, the chair of the NZAAT, said it was a privilege to have the support of a renowned art patron and that the success of the Trust was due in part to the self-less generosity of Chris Parkin and many like him who contributed to the NZAAT.
View images from the launch here.
New Zealand Affordable Art Trust Establishes New Awards for Emerging Artists
The New Zealand Affordable Art Trust (NZAAT) announced on Sunday April 29th that it has established four new awards for this country’s emerging artists. Read more here
New Zealand Art Show Going for Gold
The New Zealand Affordable Art Trust (NZAAT), the Trust responsible for the annual New Zealand Art Show, is a finalist in the Wellington Gold Awards (Vibrant Gold category).
Established in 1999, the annual Gold Awards ‘celebrate businesses that keep Wellington sparkling’ and are the Capital’s pre-eminent business awards.
The New Zealand Art Show’s chief executive Carla Russell said, “We’re over the moon. Read more here.
Photographer Peter Leask.
Peter Leask is one of 20 artists exhibiting at the launch of the New Zeland Art Show to be held at the Museum Art Hotel, Wellington on April 29, 2012.
Peter Leask draws his inspiration from the interplay between earth, sky and water. The moments where vast landscapes meet the ever-changing weather systems of New Zealand.
View more images here.
The NZAAT launches the 2012 New Zealand Art Show in April at the Museum Art Hotel, Wellington.
Food, wine and featuring art from some of our stars - some of those who have excelled at our shows. To attend this highly coveted event become a Friend of the NZAAT and enjoy all the benefits of Friend membership. Become a Friend here.
Click here to view images from exhibiting artists.
Ben Timmins' art selected for the New Zealand Art Show 2012 promotional campaign.
Three of Ben Timmins’ artworks have been chosen to promote this year’s New Zealand Art Show. The three paintings which feature birds; Sentinel, Pavo and Pondera provide the imagery for the billboards, posters, advertising, banners and other collateral for the 2012 New Zealand Art Show.
NZAAT elects new Chairman
Graeme Reeves, a Wellington-based lawyer, has been appointed chairman of the New Zealand Affordable Art Trust (NZAAT), the governing body of New Zealand’s largest art show. He succeeds Chris Parkin. Read more here.
