History

The Young Artists Awards are held in August/September each year and are open to artists between the ages of 16 and 25 who live or attend school within the wider Mt Eden area.

Culminating in an exhibition of work and judged by well known artists/curators, the awards comprise of generous cash grants to further the winners' careers. 

Awards

The aim of the Young Artists Awards is to provide a platform for young artists to exhibit their work, to place it in a professional gallery environment and to encourage adventurous experimentation and creativity. Eden Arts endeavours to encourage and support young artists in the wider Mt Eden community.

Young Artists Awards 2013

 This year's event will again be held in the Mt Eden Village Centre, at the corner of Mt Eden Rd and Ngauruhoe St in the centre of Mt Eden Village.

In 2012 we launched a new award in honour of the late Sir Peter and Lady Sylvia Siddell, who were both Mt Eden residents and loyal supporters of the Eden Arts Trust.

The Peter and Sylvia Siddell Memorial Award will be presented again this year by daughters Emily and Avril Siddell.

Below are the 2013 Entry Form (2 pages), Rules of Entry and Area of Eligibility.

Award Categories

Overall Winner $5000

Best Painting $1000

Best Photograph/ Digital Work $1000

Best Sculpture $1000

Best Work on Paper/ Mixed Media $1000

Young Artist (age 16 - 18) $1000

Older Artist (age 19 - 25) $1000

Peter and Sylvia Siddell Memorial Award $1000