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Matariki Group Exhibition 2026

Expression of Interest Form

Dear artists,

We are excited to invite submissions for our Matariki Group Exhibition to celebrate Māori New Year.

Commission on art sales will incur 30%.

Key Dates:

EOI Submission Deadline: 15 June 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 22 June 2026

Artwork Delivery:

Fri 26 June (9am–3pm)
Sat 27 & Sun 28 June (10am–3pm)

Exhibition Setup: Mon 29 June 2026
Exhibition Dates: Tuesday 30 June – Sun 26 July

Opportunities:

We welcome artists who work in any media, including wood glass, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, metal, found objects, and more.

Both small- and large-scale works will be considered.

Joint or group entries are welcome (please include all participating artists in the application).

Please complete the form below to submit your Expression of Interest. We look forward to seeing how you interpret and respond to the theme of Matariki.

Matariki Group Exhibition 2026

Submission Form

Please complete the form below to submit your EOI. We look forward to seeing your work and interpretation on the Matariki theme

Submission Deadline: 15 June 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 22 June 2026

*First name

*Last name

Collective or group name

*Email

*Phone

*Address

*Bank account name and number

Artworks Detail

How many Artworks are you entering?

1

2

3

*01 - Artwork Title

*Medium

*Dimensions - (cm)

*Price - If not for sale use NFS

*File upload

JPG or PNG max 2MB. File must be named with Artwork title and your name and surname.

02 - Artwork Title

Medium

Dimensions - (cm)

Price - If not for sale use NFS

File upload

JPG or PNG max 2MB. File must be named with Artwork title and your name and surname.

Artist Involvement Opportunities

As part of our wider exhibition programme, we regularly host public events such as artist talks, live demonstrations, and workshops. Please let us know if you are interested in contributing to any of these opportunities:

Would you be interested in participating in:

Giving an Artist Talk

Hosting a Live Demonstration

Tutoring a Workshop

Tutoring a Workshop for Teens (+11)

Tutoring a Workshop for Kids (5 to 10)

Select all that apply

Fees, Sales & Agreement

Terms & Conditions Agreement

I agree to the Terms and Conditions of submission.

I acknowledge a commission will be applied on sales

I understand I am responsible for the transport and insurance of my artworks, including the delivery and collection of the work on the exhibition specified dates

I give permission for submitted works to be used for promotion by EAC.

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youth@estuaryarts.org

PHONE:

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