KUMEU ARTS AWARDS

“Discover the Kumeu Arts Awards! Each November Kumeu Arts honours the exceptional talents of New Zealand artists through the Kumeu Arts Awards, connecting art with our supportive local businesses who generously provide the prizes.

Submit your entries online from September 4th to the 24th, and if selected, your art will be showcased in both the Kumeu Arts Main Gallery and Pod Gallery from November 4th to the 30th. Don't miss the chance to win one of 11 prizes, which includes monetary rewards and vouchers worth up to $1300!

Join us for a fun-filled Awards Night ceremony on November 4th where we bring the art community together to celebrate the winners with representatives from our generous partner companies presenting the prizes. It's a joyful event you won't want to miss.

All prize winners are invited to take part in the Winners Exhibition in 2024.

A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors, artists, judges, and committee members! Your ongoing support helps us make a positive impact in our community. We are very grateful for your generous contributions.”

https://www.kumeuartscentre.co.nz/kumeu-art-awards.html

“Art Entries: Original artworks in any medium are invited. Artwork must be recent work of the artist and shall not have been pieces shown previously in Selwyn.

Conditions of Sale: All entries must be for sale and must stay on display for the duration of the exhibition.

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Categories: There are four categories for artwork:
(1) Hung Artwork: Two entries per artist
(2) Three dimensional & other works: Three entries per artist
(3) Miniatures: Four entries per artist
(4) Jewellery: Five pieces per artist (all jewellery will be displayed in cases)

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Maximum size of artwork: Artwork must be no greater than 95cm wide x 150cm high including frame. Diptych and Triptych combined mounted area must meet this limit. Maximum size of miniature: painted area to be no greater than 8,000 sq.mm (e.g. 80mm x 100mm).
MCAC will refuse works that exceed these size limits.

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Prints and photographs must be numbered as one of a series.

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Insurance: While every care will be taken, MCAC or its members accepts no liability for any loss or damage. Insurance during transit and at the exhibition is the sole responsibility of the artist.

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Display: All artwork must be dry and suitably presented for display. Hung work must be complete with cord. D rings with cord are suitable for hanging.
Note: Please NO eyelets or protruding fittings. Any specific instruction regarding display should be attached to the artwork.
MCAC will refuse works that do not comply with these conditions.

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Labeling: Name, phone number of exhibitor, title, medium, and selling price must be printed on the back or securely attached to the exhibit.

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Selection: The Malvern Community Arts Council (MCAC) reserves the right to select entries. Non-compliance of conditions will result in rejection of work. The decision of the Artweek Committee is final.”

https://tehuanui.org.nz/Art_Week_Entry_Form/ArtWeekEntryForm.html

Tauranga City Council are seeking Expressions of Interest for panelists to sit on the newly reformed Public Art Panel.

Tauranga City Council has a bold and ambitious new city vision and strategic framework for Public Art. One which embraces partnership and recognises the role that art and artists play in creating thriving communities. Over the next ten years the city will undergo a major transformation, which will include the development of a new Civic and Cultural precinct, Te Manawataki o Te Papa. 

 The new Public Art Framework will support the commissioning, development, gifting and maintenance of artworks which are located on Council-owned sites. This includes integration of artwork into the planning of key Tauranga City Council infrastructure and civic projects. The Framework prioritises external partnerships for the creation and funding of artworks, and builds capacity and expertise within Tauranga City Council, the local creative sector, and the community.

To support Tauranga City Council on the realisation of their vision, the Public Art Panel will be made up of industry-leading professionals who provide independent, professional assessment, advice and recommendations to Tauranga City Council.

The role of the Public Art Panel:

• Be an advocate and champion for Public Art in Tauranga.

• Discuss and provide expert advice to Tauranga City Council on significant Public Art initiatives, at all stages of development and implementation.

• Assess Public Art Proposals based on the Assessment Criteria, and identify areas for improvement early in the concept, design and delivery process.

• Make funding recommendations for internal and external projects to the Public Art Fund.

• Participate in the development and annual review of the Public Art Master Plan priorities. 

• Provide Council officers with advice on commissioning processes and artist selection methods, consistent design advice, clear direction, and confidence in their delivery and reporting.

• Make recommendations on current works which should be removed and/or re-sited. 

The Panel will meet up to eight times a year, Members will serve a term of three years, although this can be reduced or extended in the first instance, to ensure timely succession. Panel members will be remunerated for their time spent preparing for, and in, Panel meetings. When selected, Panellists will need to comply with the Public Art Panel’s Terms of Reference. 

Tauranga City Council is looking for applicants that have more than one of the following desired qualities:

• Expertise and proven experience in commissioning, creating or curating Public Art.

• Expertise and proven experience in commissioning, creating or curating ngā toi Māori within public spheres.

• Sound knowledge of the history and/or landscape of Tauranga.

• Sound knowledge of the narratives of mana whenua.

• Expertise in Urban Design, Architecture or Landscape Architecture.

• Expertise in arts management.

• Governance experience, particularly within an arts, culture or heritage institution.

• Funding, sponsorship and philanthropy experience, particularly involving arts, culture  and heritage.

• Well connected in the Bay of Plenty.

For further information on this role, or to apply, please email your CV and a cover letter to: publicart@tauranga.govt.nz