MOLLY MORPETH CANADAY AWARD 2023 - PAINTING & DRAWING
OPEN FOR ENTRIES NOW!
Presented by Arts Whakatāne and exhibition partner Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre, this annual non-acquisitive award is dedicated to excellence across contemporary and traditional painting and drawing and 3D genres in alternate years. The award has developed over 30 years and sits credibly within the New Zealand arts community.
A high standard of work is selected to form the exhibition from nationwide entries by three independent pre-selection judges.
For participants, the MMCA offers professional development opportunities to artists by showcasing their practice to peers, collectors, critics, museum curators, the media and the community at large.
Entries Open: Monday 9am 4th July 2022. The Earlybird entry fee is $40 per entry. After October 15th 2022, the entry fee is $50 per entry.
Entries Close: 5pm Sunday November 6th 2022.
All artists will be informed of the outcomes of pre-selection judging via the website on Wednesday 14th December 2022
Exhibition dates: Opening night and awards presentation Saturday 4th February 2023, and continues from Sunday 5th February - Saturday 1st April 2023
Location: Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre, Open Weekdays : 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Weekends : 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Awards:
Guest Judge: Kelcy Taratoa
Pre-selection judges: Susanna Shadbolt, Leafa Wilson and Hannah Ireland
A high standard of work is selected to form the exhibition from nationwide entries by three independent pre-selection judges.
For participants, the MMCA offers professional development opportunities to artists by showcasing their practice to peers, collectors, critics, museum curators, the media and the community at large.
Entries Open: Monday 9am 4th July 2022. The Earlybird entry fee is $40 per entry. After October 15th 2022, the entry fee is $50 per entry.
Entries Close: 5pm Sunday November 6th 2022.
All artists will be informed of the outcomes of pre-selection judging via the website on Wednesday 14th December 2022
Exhibition dates: Opening night and awards presentation Saturday 4th February 2023, and continues from Sunday 5th February - Saturday 1st April 2023
Location: Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre, Open Weekdays : 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Weekends : 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Awards:
- Molly Morpeth Canaday (Whakatāne) Fund Major Award $10,000
- The Akel Award Runner Up $4,000
- Craigs Investment Partners Youth Art Award $2,500
- Highly Commended Award sponsored by Robinson Law $1,500
- Highly Commended Award sponsored by Arts Whakatāne $1,000
- Merit Award sponsored by Gordon Harris $500
- Merit Award sponsored by Browne School of Art $500
- Local Merit Award sponsored by 4ArtSake $500
- Merit Award sponsored by Frames by Daniel $500 (product)
- People's Choice Award sponsored by Whakatāne Society of Arts & Crafts Inc. & Anne Tolley $500
Guest Judge: Kelcy Taratoa
Pre-selection judges: Susanna Shadbolt, Leafa Wilson and Hannah Ireland
Organisers
Molly Morpeth Canaday Award team
Arts Whakātane
Exhibition partner Whakatāne Libraries and Galleries - Whakatāne District Council
Arts Whakātane
Exhibition partner Whakatāne Libraries and Galleries - Whakatāne District Council