‘Aimata Awards entries 2027

Fibre Gallery is proud to present the 'Aimata's National Secondary School Pacific Arts Awards 2027, a national celebration of Pacific youth creativity and culture. We invite Pacific secondary school students and recent school leavers aged 15–19 from across Aotearoa to submit their artwork for consideration.

There is no theme and entries are welcome in any visual medium – including film, photography, digital work, painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture.

This year, five outstanding artists will be selected. Their works will be professionally exhibited at Fibre Gallery in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Selected artists will receive flights and accommodation to attend the opening ceremony, with cash prizes awarded to the top three artworks:

• 1st Prize: $2000

• 2nd Prize: $1500

• 3rd Prize: $1000

All works will be judged by a panel of leading Pacific artists and cultural leaders.

Fibre Gallery will cover all costs for shipping selected works to and from the gallery.

Only submit documentation for one work, not multiple works or art full portfolios.

The 'Aimata Awards are dedicated to uplifting emerging Pacific artists and sharing the stories of our communities through art.

Submit your entry below and be part of this celebration of Pacific excellence.

If you need any help with the form or have any questions email Aimataawards@tagatamoana.com

Submissions open October 28th 2026 and close March 14th 2027, 11:59PM