Exhibition Opening: Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award 2025

The Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award encourages young Maaori artists to create portraits of their tuupuna in any medium.
About this Event

The Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award encourages young Maaori artists to create portraits of their tuupuna in any medium. Developed in partnership with the Office of the Kiingitanga, the Award takes place every two years and the exhibition travels the country.

Toured by The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata, this exhibition showcases the artworks that were shortlisted by esteemed judges Renata Te Wiata (Waikato, Ngaati Mahuta, Te Arawa, Ngaati Kea, Ngaati Tuaraa), John Walsh (Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Irish), and Dr Areta Wilkinson (Kaai Tahu).

Exhibition Dates
20 November 2026 - 28 February 2027

Opening Night
Thursday 19 November, 5.30 - 7.30PM • Free

Agenda

🕑: 05:15 PM
Doors open
🕑: 05:30 PM
Mihi whakatau and speeches