Congratulations to our selected artists 2024

Home Work Maunga Auaha: Taranaki Art 2024 will be a celebration of the art our region is known for, inspired by the maunga we live beneath, invoking creativity that permeates our way of life in a way that is unique to Taranaki. This exhibition aims to acknowledge the vital role art plays in forming a vibrant community by championing established and emerging local talent.

With over 200 entries, the most we've ever received, our three guest judges - Lisa Reihana, Michel Tuffery and Justin Morgan - had the difficult task of choosing the selected works. 

My overall response and observation, there were a lot of artworks that had everyone doing their 'Homework' from crafting, painting, sculpting and mixed media, giving myself and my two co-selectors a lot of options surveying a good spread of different skill sets and mediums being cultivated in the community.

I thoroughly enjoyed just dissecting the artwork submissions. It was a pleasure to see people pushing themselves and their ideas, and in the majority of artworks I could feel the joy of the process, which for me overall is the most important aspect and that was evident.

If there was one thing I would say to the majority of the artists/creatives is "Don't Stop, stick with it and Keep Going, it's the personal enjoyment of just making it by yourself and the process you go through. 

Michel Tuffery,  MFA (Hons) MNZM