FAQ
When do entries open for the Painting & Drawing Award 2023?
Entries open: Monday 9am 4th July 2022
When do entries close for the 3D Award 2022?
Entries Close: 5pm Sunday November 6th 2022
What is the plan for Covid 19?
The Molly Morpeth Canaday Award will still go ahead at ALL Covid 19 levels. The MMCA team will be closely monitoring the levels and will update the website and all entrants with any updates that affect the award opening event and exhibition.
Restrictions at RED will mean the awards will be completely digital.
Restrictions at ORANGE will mean the museum will be open for exhibition with the appropriate restrictions.
For more information please visit the Covid 19 website
Entries open: Monday 9am 4th July 2022
When do entries close for the 3D Award 2022?
Entries Close: 5pm Sunday November 6th 2022
What is the plan for Covid 19?
The Molly Morpeth Canaday Award will still go ahead at ALL Covid 19 levels. The MMCA team will be closely monitoring the levels and will update the website and all entrants with any updates that affect the award opening event and exhibition.
Restrictions at RED will mean the awards will be completely digital.
Restrictions at ORANGE will mean the museum will be open for exhibition with the appropriate restrictions.
For more information please visit the Covid 19 website
When will I be notified of the pre selection digital entry outcomes?
Entrants will be notified of pre-selection outcomes on or before Wednesday 14th December 2022
via the website HERE
Entrants will be notified of pre-selection outcomes on or before Wednesday 14th December 2022
via the website HERE
If I am asked to send my selected work in for the finalist exhibition, when do I have to deliver it?
You will be sent a link to an acceptance form detailing further instructions.
Delivery of works: Monday 8 January - Sunday 15th January 2023.
Freight accepted: Wednesday 4 January - Sunday 15 January 2023.
Personal delivery accepted: Friday 6th January - Sunday 8th January 2023 between 10am - 2pm.
ALL works must be received before 2pm Sunday 15 January 2023.
All works must be delivered to Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
You will be sent a link to an acceptance form detailing further instructions.
Delivery of works: Monday 8 January - Sunday 15th January 2023.
Freight accepted: Wednesday 4 January - Sunday 15 January 2023.
Personal delivery accepted: Friday 6th January - Sunday 8th January 2023 between 10am - 2pm.
ALL works must be received before 2pm Sunday 15 January 2023.
All works must be delivered to Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
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 4th February 2023, you will qualify for the Youth Art Award. This is one of the awards that will be presented at the opening of Molly Morpeth Canaday Award.
All youth are judged on the same platform as the rest of the artists.
There is no separate entry form - all artists are asked to indicate if they would like to be considered for the Youth Award on the entry form.
The Guest Judge chooses the Youth Art Award Art winner.
If you are age 25 years and under as at 4th February 2023, you will qualify for the Youth Art Award. This is one of the awards that will be presented at the opening of Molly Morpeth Canaday Award.
All youth are judged on the same platform as the rest of the artists.
There is no separate entry form - all artists are asked to indicate if they would like to be considered for the Youth Award on the entry form.
The Guest Judge chooses the Youth Art Award Art winner.
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 where possible.
- 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.
- 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 helpful.
Keep in mind that your work will be unpacked by people who haven’t seen what is inside.
- Artwork packaging will be re-used where possible.
- 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.
- 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 helpful.
When is the Opening night?
Finalist's exhibition opening and announcement of winners is on Saturday 4th February 2023, 5:30 pm - Formalities from 6:30 pm at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.
Entry to Opening Night: As a selected finalist, you and a plus one are invited to complimentary attendance. Extra tickets will be available for purchase.
Finalist's exhibition opening and announcement of winners is on Saturday 4th February 2023, 5:30 pm - Formalities from 6:30 pm at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.
Entry to Opening Night: As a selected finalist, you and a plus one are invited to complimentary attendance. Extra tickets will be available for purchase.