Welcome to our annual Emerging Artist Awards. To the artists who are quietly working away in their spare time. Those who are making when no one is looking. This is a callout to all who cannot ignore their creative aspirations.
This year’s theme is “Community is… what we create together”
The shift away from the lonely artist stereotype is not just a trend but a conscious effort by artists worldwide to foster a more supportive environment. It’s a recognition that creativity thrives in the community and that mental wellbeing is nurtured through mutual support.
The Finalists Are:
Aasta L. Otnes | Ainslie Hinvest | Alexandra Kiely Murphy | Alexis Galley | Anita Ferrick | Anna Coulbeck | Anna McLeod | Bryn Corkery | Chloe Blades | Claire Preen | Cobi Woods | Delphine Pujol | Emma Beth | Esme Jack | Geoffrey Dawson | Holly Clarke | Karen Wilde | Laurette Looker | Lily Lei | Matt Miller | Max Mclaurin | Michael Hsieh | Monique Ziegler | Naomi Azoulay | Natalee Raymond | Natalie Holland | Raewyn Booth | Shangshang Wang | Shanti Gore | Tina Srilasak | Victoria Toms & James Coldham | Vince Ysrael
Congratulations to all the finalists!
This year’s prizes:
o Robertson Award - $150 - Shangshang Wang (Cookie) - ‘Together Forever’
o Cherry Award - $150 - Shanti Gore - ‘Jam Night At Breton Street’
o Cherry Special Mention – $150 Te Uru voucher - Cobi Jackson-Woods - ‘Community Hub’
o Steve Tollestrup Award - $200 - Anita Ferrick - ‘In Between’
o Rogue Graphics Award - $200 - Bryn Corkery - ‘Progress Victim’
o Jeff Wells Award - $200 - Vince Ysrael - ‘Untitled, Auckland, New Zealand’
o Crafty Baker Award – $150 Crafty Baker + $100 Fairy Flowers voucher - Esme Jack - ‘Robert’
o Adison Award - $300 - Alexandra Kiely Murphy - ‘Dead Flora’
o Managers Special Mention - $150ea - Tina Srilasak ‘Table Talks’ & Chloe Blades ‘What I Imagine My Table Looks Like When I Want to Be Sociable’
o Managers Encouragement Award - $350 - Emma Beth - ‘What Is It? I Don’t Know’
o Third Place – Sam Tamahara Award - $500 - Michael Hsieh - ‘Panopticon’
o Second Place – Nova Logistics Award - $1,000 - Laurette Looker - ‘A Visit From Chole’
o First Place - Ember Korowai Takitini Award - $2,000 - Aasta L. Otnes - ‘The Wheel Of Dissipation’
o People’s Choice Award - Gordon Harris Voucher - $150 - Michael Hsieh - ‘Panopticon’
Big Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Waitakere Ranges Local Board | Lopdell Trust | Ember Korowai Takitini | Nova Logistics | Clayton Imbs | Gordon Harris | Crafty Baker | Rogue Graphics | David Whitley | Jeff Wells | Steve Tollestrup | Sue Robertson | Mags Ross
On Show 28 September – 20 October. 10am to 4pm daily.
Event photos by Sophia Clark.
