Frequently asked questions
How large can my work be?
The longest side of the work, including the frame, must not exceed 1520mm (or 60 inches)
The longest side of the work, including the frame, must not exceed 1520mm (or 60 inches)
Can I work in digital media, is this accepted as painting and or drawing?
The award is about painting and drawing in the broader sense, and the interpretation of the criteria of what constitutes "painting and drawing" is at the discretion of the three pre selection judges.
The award is about painting and drawing in the broader sense, and the interpretation of the criteria of what constitutes "painting and drawing" is at the discretion of the three pre selection judges.
Do I have to be a New Zealand citizen in order to enter?
Entry is open to all who live permanently in New Zealand or have New Zealand citizenship.
Entry is open to all who live permanently in New Zealand or have New Zealand citizenship.
I don't have access to a computer. How can I get a postal entry form?
Ask a friend to email mollymorpethcanadayaward@gmail.com on your behalf.
Alternatively, text message the co-ordinator on 022 1563179. A postal entry form will be posted to you.
Postal entry forms are also available at the front desk Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
Ask a friend to email mollymorpethcanadayaward@gmail.com on your behalf.
Alternatively, text message the co-ordinator on 022 1563179. A postal entry form will be posted to you.
Postal entry forms are also available at the front desk Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
When will I be notified of the pre selection digital entry outcomes?
Entrants will be notified of pre selection outcomes on or before 17th January 2019
Entrants will be notified of pre selection outcomes on or before 17th January 2019
If I am asked to send my work in for the finalist exhibition, when do I have to deliver it?
Delivery of works to Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre is from Wednesday January 30th to Sunday 3rd February 2019
Delivery of works to Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre is from Wednesday January 30th to Sunday 3rd February 2019
I understand there a Youth Award as one of the awards. How young do I need to be to qualify as a 'youth'?
If you are age 25 years and under as at 16th Febraury 2019, you will qualify for the Craigs Investment Partners Youth Art Award. This is one of the 10 awards that will be presented at the opening of Molly Morpeth Canaday Award.
If you are age 25 years and under as at 16th Febraury 2019, you will qualify for the Craigs Investment Partners Youth Art Award. This is one of the 10 awards that will be presented at the opening of Molly Morpeth Canaday Award.
If I am asked to send my work in, how do I package it?
Keep in mind that:
- Your work will be unpacked by people who haven’t seen what is inside.
- Artwork packaging will be re-used.
- For better protection and tape adhesion, bubbles on bubble wrap should face outwards.
- Avoid making large sheets of bubble wrap out of small sheets of bubble wrap UNLESS it is easily re-usable (i.e. time saving cut marks are clearly visible).
- Similarly, avoid making “Frankenstein” boxes that require extensive re-piecing.
- Avoid putting artwork faces in contact with packaging materials that are to be cut open.
- Ensure that package edges are well sealed.
- Make opening procedure clear – dash cut-lines, “open here” etc are good.
Keep in mind that:
- Your work will be unpacked by people who haven’t seen what is inside.
- Artwork packaging will be re-used.
- For better protection and tape adhesion, bubbles on bubble wrap should face outwards.
- Avoid making large sheets of bubble wrap out of small sheets of bubble wrap UNLESS it is easily re-usable (i.e. time saving cut marks are clearly visible).
- Similarly, avoid making “Frankenstein” boxes that require extensive re-piecing.
- Avoid putting artwork faces in contact with packaging materials that are to be cut open.
- Ensure that package edges are well sealed.
- Make opening procedure clear – dash cut-lines, “open here” etc are good.
When is the Opening night?
Exhibition opening and announcement of winners
Saturday 16 February 2019, 5:30 pm - Formalities from 6:30 pm.Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre,
Entry to Opening Night: As an artist entrant you and your
partner are invited to complimentary attendance.
If you wish to accept the invitation, please RSVP to -
mollymorpethcanadayaward@gmail.com by 8th February 2019.
Exhibition opening and announcement of winners
Saturday 16 February 2019, 5:30 pm - Formalities from 6:30 pm.Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre,
Entry to Opening Night: As an artist entrant you and your
partner are invited to complimentary attendance.
If you wish to accept the invitation, please RSVP to -
mollymorpethcanadayaward@gmail.com by 8th February 2019.
When is the next Molly Morpeth Canaday Award 3D three dimensional artform?
Entries open August 2019 Exhibition Opens February 2020
Entries open August 2019 Exhibition Opens February 2020