2017 Parkin Drawing Prize launch event.

More than 200 guests including art supporters and finalists attended the 2017 Parkin Drawing Prize launch event on Tuesday 1 August at the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts on Queens Wharf. Wellingtonian Kirsty Lillico was announced the winner. The exhibition, showcasing works from the 84 finalists, will run until 3 September 2017.

Andrew and Matt-Pieterse.

Chris Parkin, Helen Kegedly and Chris-Laidlaw.

Helen Ferguson and Ron Epskamp

Lisa Reynolds and Stuart Forsyth.

Kerry Prendergast and Rex Nicholls.

Andrew-Glennie, Tracey-Glennie, Bruce-Luxford and Sue-Luxford.

Chris Parkin, Jamie Selkirk and Ann Selkirk.

Irene van de Coolwijk and Mike Baucke.

Briony and Tim Li.

Emma-kate Moore and Patrick Dodson.

Brenda Young and Carolyn-Henwood.

Jade Holley and Kim Ireland.

Marc Pettie and Greg Chaston.

Nick Parkin and Hannah Armstrong.

Paul Pretty_Rex Nicholls_Kerry Prendergast and Ruth Pretty.

Eleanor Wenman and Cealagh-Robinson.

Lucy Revill and Matt Dixon.

Ruth Pretty and Lisle Mcerlane.

Seraphine Pick and Kathy Parkin.