CALL FOR ENTRIES 2021
Submission Process and Entry Forms Here - Coming Soon!
KEY DATES
2020 Entry Submission Timeline (Cancelled 2020 due to Covid-19)
ENTRIES OPEN
JULY 7TH
Decide on your category to enter (more than one entry is possible).  Double check the Terms and Conditions.  Prepare your submission including Artist's Statement and Enter using forms below.
ENTRIES CLOSE
SEPTEMBER 31ST
We may have some provision for late entries, depending upon the number of entrants. Â Best to make the deadline.
ARTWORK BY COURIERÂ CLOSES
OCTOBER 8TH
Final day for postal and courier Artwork submissions to WAA at Theatre Royal Raetihi (or Drop point TBA)
ART SUBMISSION BY HAND Â CLOSES
OCTOBER 19TH
Final day for hand delivered Artwork submissions to WAA at Theatre Royal Raetihi (or Drop point TBA)
ART AWARDS PREMIER & DINNER
OCTOBER 31ST
This is a closed event available to invited guests and via Event tickets purchased.
DAILY EXHIBITION COMMENCES INÂ RAETIHI AND ONLINE
NOVEMBER 1ST
Opening hours 11:00-5:00 pm daily. Curated and exhibited in a number of Raetihi venues.
FLOW MEET AND GREET
NOVEMBER 1ST—30TH
A series of Artist and Raetihi Cultural talks and nibbles including exhibiting Artists will be held daily in a nominated Raetihi venue. Check Program for details.
DAILY EXHIBITION CLOSES
NOVEMBER 31ST
Final day closes at 5:00 pm daily. Curated and exhibited daily in a number of venues.
CLOSING EVENT
31ST NOVEMBER
Closing program and celebration for 2020
COLLECTION OF ARTWORKS
DECEMBER 5TH-12TH
Unsold work may be collected by hand during business hours this week. Â Pre-paid courier arrangements also despatched this week.
NON COLLECTED WORK DEPOSITED AT DROP POINT
DECEMBER 15TH
Excluding pre-paid courier or work under prior arrangement
PAYMENT OF SOLD ARTWORKS AND FINALISATION OF ARRANGEMENTS
JANUARY 31ST 2021
Includes media and press releases, formalised contracts, merchandise and gifting from organisers and sponsors.
WHAT IS THE ENTRY PROCESS?
Four Steps to Complete an Online Application
ENTER YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS
We don't need proof of your ID now
DETAILS OFÂ YOUR SUBMISSION
Tell us the categories and if your work is for sale.
PROVIDE PAYMENT DETAILS
Paypal, card or via bank transfer. Number of entries
AGREE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Formally commit and submit entry
Have You Read Our Categories and Terms and Conditions of Entry?
ENTRY FEES
How Much Will it Cost for Each Submission?
ADULTS
ALLÂ CATEGORIES
$35—One Entry
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$60—Two Entries
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YOUTH
14—18 YEARS INCLUSIVE
$15—One Entry
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$25—Two Entries
JUNIOR
5—13 YEARS INCLUSIVE
$10—One Entry
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$15—Two Entries
ENTRY FORMS
Online or Download
ARTIST STATEMENT
Required for All Entries
Your Artist Statement informs the judges, media and viewing public about your work and your reflective process. Although optional, we strongly recommend you download the form, print and submit with your Artwork.
ONLINE ENTRY
Application is Compulsory to Enter
This online application process will take approximately 15Â minutes. Â We request that all entrants apply online to be eligible for Waimaraino Art Awards
ALTERNATIVE ENTRY
Computer Accessibility Assistance
This is a downloadable form that is only available to entrants who have computer accessibility and mobility issues and no one to support an online submission on their behalf.