A reused ironing board cover, Bell original tea, piano keys, harakere, bricks and potato bags, are just some of the interesting materials used to create works shortlisted in the 2023 Parkin Drawing Prize. The competition attracted an impressive 500 entries. Of those entries, a short-list* of 86 works have been selected for the national... Keep Reading
Siân Stephens from Wellington has been announced as winner of the 2022 Parkin Drawing Prize and $25,000 – sponsored by Chris Parkin, arts patron, and philanthropist. Siân’s work ‘Liam Cutting His Hair After An All-nighter’, in coloured pencil, ink and acrylic on brown paper, was chosen today as the winner from a record 588 entries... Keep Reading
Parkin Drawing Prize celebrates 10th anniversary – call for entries Entries for New Zealand’s most prestigious drawing competition, The Parkin Drawing Prize are now invited. 2022 marks its 10th anniversary of the award which was founded and generously donated by arts patron Chris Parkin since 2012. A major cash prize of $25,000 and... Keep Reading
Modernist abstract drawing wins 2021 Parkin Drawing Prize Mark Braunias from Kawhia, Waikato has been announced the winner of the 2021 Parkin Drawing Prize and $25,000 – sponsored by Chris Parkin, arts patron, and philanthropist. Mark’s work ‘In search of the Saccharine Underground’, using ink and acrylic on industrial... Keep Reading
Shortlist revealed in ‘record-breaking year’ for Parkin Drawing Prize Recycled pants, living bacteria on a ceiling tile, op-shop bed sheets, and ball point pen on eco-toilet paper are just some of the interesting materials used to create works shortlisted in the 2021 Parkin Drawing Prize. The competition attracted an impressive 563... Keep Reading
Head Judge announced for 2021 Parkin Drawing Award Dr Sarah Farrar, Head of Curatorial and Exhibitions at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, has beenselected as the Head Judge for the 2021 Parkin Drawing Prize national competition.The national drawing competition, attracting a major prize of $25,000, was launched byphilanthropist and arts... Keep Reading
2021 Parkin Drawing Prize: Call for Entries Entries for New Zealand’s most prestigious drawing competition, The Parkin Drawing Prize are now invited. The award, founded by arts patron Chris Parkin, carries a major cash prize of $25,000, and national recognition. From approximately 500 entries, a portfolio of around 80 works is chosen... Keep Reading
Poppy Lekner has won the 2020 Parkin Drawing Prize and a $25,000 cash prize – sponsored by Chris Parkin, arts patron and philanthropist. Poppy’s work ‘Forward Slash’ was chosen as the winner from an impressive 482 entries nationwide and 76 finalists. Poppy says she is overwhelmed with the award. “I am truly blown away to be the... Keep Reading
Head Judge announced for 2020Parkin Drawing Award Charlotte Davy, Head of Art at Te Papa Tongarewa has been selected as the Head Judge for the 2020 Parkin Drawing Prize national competition. For the first time since it was launched in 2012, the prestigious prize will be increased from $20,000 to $25,000, thanks to the generosity of the... Keep Reading
Finalists announced for 2019 Parkin Drawing Prize A toilet and sink, no.8 wire, an oak table and recycled nylons are just some of the interesting works shortlisted in the 2019 Parkin Drawing Prize. The competition attracted an impressive 472 entries, of which 78 have been selected for the short-list. Keep Reading
Jacqui Colley from Lower Hutt, has been announced the winner of the 2018 Parkin Drawing Prize sponsored by Chris Parkin, arts patron and philanthropist. Jacqui’s work Long Echo measuring 2.4 metres by 1.2 metres is a drawing etched on aluminium using acid and a combination of black oil pigment, was chosen as the winner from an impressive 463... Keep Reading
The judging panel consisting of recognised art practitioners, collectors, and academics have been selected for 2018 Parkin Drawing Prize national competition.The prestigious award attracting a major prize of $20,000 was launched six years ago by Chris Parkin, arts patron, philanthropist and former owner of Museum Art Hotel in Wellington. Keep Reading
Media Release 13 April 2016 Judges announced for prestigious Parkin Drawing Award The judging panel consisting of recognised art practitioners, arts commentators and academics have been selected for 2016 Parkin Prize national drawing award. The prestigious award attracting a major prize of $20,000 was launched four years ago by Chris Parki... Keep Reading
Artists are invited to submit entries for the prestigious 2016 Parkin Drawing Prize, New Zealand’s only drawing competition which attracts a major prize of $20,000. Keep Reading
Judges announced for prestigious Parkin Drawing Award 30 March 2015 The judging panel consisting of recognised art practitioners, arts commentators and academics have been selected for 2015 Parkin Prize national drawing award. The prestigious award attracting a major prize of $20,000 was launched three years ago by Chris Parkin, art... Keep Reading
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