2 prizes for artists in Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara are open right now. The next to close is PAYPA Annual Hui & Awards Nominations 2026, on 15 October 2026.
From Performing Arts and Young People Aotearoa (PAYPA), Te Pūkenga Whakaata – New Zealand Portrait Gallery.
2 prizes in Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara are open, and the next to close is PAYPA Annual Hui & Awards Nominations 2026 on 15 October 2026. The list is updated weekly.
Check each listing's eligibility. Some are for Wellington artists only, and others are open across New Zealand or beyond. The listing shows who can apply.
Prizes offer something grants generally cannot: money without an acquittal, plus the visibility of a shortlist, an exhibition, and a public announcement.
