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Academy Secures Sale of Galleries

Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 9:58 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

The New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts Incorporated has accepted an offer from NZPS Management Limited to purchase the Academy Galleries at 1 Queens Wharf, Wellington. The Academy will vacate its home of the past twenty-three years at the end of October ... More >>

Poppy Lekner Wins Parkin Drawing Prize 2020

Tuesday, 4 August 2020, 4:55 am | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

Poppy Lekner has won the 2020 Parkin Drawing Prize and a $25,000 cash prize – sponsored by Chris Parkin, arts patron and philanthropist. Poppy’s work ‘ Forward Slash’ was chosen as the winner from an impressive 482 entries nationwide and 76 ... More >>

Michael Dell wins Parkin Drawing Prize

Monday, 5 August 2019, 8:41 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

Michael Dell wins Parkin Drawing Prize Michael Dell from Nelson has won the 2019 Parkin Drawing Prize and a $20,000 cash prize – sponsored by Chris Parkin, arts patron and philanthropist. Michael’s work ‘Every Valley’ measuring 1.9 metres ... More >>

Parkin Drawing Prize – entries close Wednesday 5 June

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 1:32 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

There's a ticking clock - entries for this year’s Parkin Drawing Prize close 4 pm Wednesday. Enter now, luckily you’ve got long weekend to get everything sorted. More >>

Calling all artists…

Friday, 22 March 2019, 7:19 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

Calling all artists… The NZ Academy of Fine Arts and the Parkin Foundation are pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2019 Parkin Drawing Prize. Founded by arts patron, businessman and philanthropist Chris Parkin, the national ... More >>

Parkin Drawing Prize - 2018

Thursday, 28 June 2018, 6:30 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

The Parkin Drawing Prize is Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier award for drawing. It promotes drawing in all its forms – as discovery, a testing of ideas, and decision making. Founded by Chris Parkin, and now in its sixth year, this prestigious competition ... More >>

Parkin Drawing Prize 2018 - Entries close Friday 8 June

Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 1:40 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

This year’s entries are still open for the prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize. The competition attracts a major prize of $20,000 and ten highly commended prizes of $500 each, offering an added incentive for artists. More >>

The 26th Annual Wallace Art Awards 2017 - Last 10 days

Thursday, 15 March 2018, 4:31 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

The Academy Galleries continue to host the 26th Annual Wallace Art Awards 2017. This show has been brought to central Wellington with the generous support of Wellington City Council, and it is part of the NZ Festival. More >>

Summer Cash and Carry Last Days - Make an offer

Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 5:17 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

Make an Offer Our Summer Cash and Carry exhibition at the Academy Galleries finishes this Tuesday 13 February. It’s been a very successful exhibition so far and we’re hoping to make it more so with your help. More >>

Secrets of the Artists - Opening 19 July

Friday, 14 July 2017, 5:33 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

Secrets of the Artists is a new book by artist member Dr Romuald Rudzki which is having its global launch at the Academy, with an accompanying exhibition from Wednesday 19thto Wednesday 26th July 2017, between the hours of 10.00am and 5.00pm in our Lightspace ... More >>

Canvas 200 - Gala Fundraising Evening

Saturday, 8 July 2017, 2:03 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

The Academy’s fundraiser gala – Canvas 200 – will take place on Tuesday 25 July from 5.30 pm at the Academy Galleries. Tickets are now on sale. You’ll enjoy great company and an evening of food, wine and music. At the end of the evening every ticket holder ... More >>

New Zealand art movement aims to solve the world's problems

Monday, 26 June 2017, 4:11 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

New Zealand art movement aims to solve the world's problems 'Prealism at the Academy ' showing works by Dr Romuald Rudzki NZAFA, charts the origins of a new way of painting through kenosis - emptying of the self. This wholly original 21st century New Zealand ... More >>

Industry of Imagination 2017 opening Saturday 3 June

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 5:08 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

'Industry of Imagination’ brings together a spectacular line-up of leading sci-fi, fantasy and pop surreal artists. More >>

Mother's Day at the Academy

Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 3:20 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

The Academy Galleries have a great selection of original artwork to choose from to spoil mum this Sunday. At the Academy’s shop ‘Make’ you’ll find jewellery, ceramics, handmade silk and woollen scarves, and a great selection of paintings and ... More >>

Summer Exhibition - last four days - Make an offer

Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 5:26 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

Our Summer Exhibition at the Academy Galleries finishes this Sunday 19 March. It’s been a very successful exhibition so far and we’re hoping to make it more so with your help. More >>

Summer Exhibition

Friday, 3 March 2017, 10:52 am | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

The Academy's Summer Exhibition runs until 19 March showcasing some stunning and exciting new artworks by member artists. More >>

Solo 41 - New Exhibition

Friday, 9 December 2016, 5:09 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

Solo 41 opens Saturday 10 December at the Academy Galleries showcasing significant bodies of works by the following artists; More >>

The Fabric of Life - New Exhibition

Thursday, 29 September 2016, 1:21 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

Wellington Quilters biennial exhibition "The Fabric of Life" opens at the Academy Galleries Friday 30 September. There is a beautiful selection of 80 entries showcasing quilts of all sizes and styles. There are also entries from their recent ... More >>

Hannah Beehre wins 2016 Parkin Drawing Prize

Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 10:50 am | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

Hannah Beehre from Christchurch has been announced the winner of the 2016 Parkin Drawing Prize and a $20,000 cash prize – sponsored by Chris Parkin, arts patron and philanthropist. More >>

Summer Selection 16

Thursday, 21 January 2016, 5:24 pm | NZ Academy Of Fine Arts

Summer Selection 16 Opening Friday 22 January and running through to 14 February we’re pleased to present Summer Selection 16. We welcome two new artist members to the Academy exhibiting here for the first time. Micheline Robinson's series "Of ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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