Community Connections

11/02/2026

IHC Art Awards

Exciting news, entries for the IHC Art Awards 2026 open at 9.00am on Friday 1 May and close at 5.00pm on Sunday 31 May 2026.

Please note that we’ve made a couple of updates to the Art Awards Terms and Conditions. We kindly ask that you take a moment to read through the Terms and Conditions before submitting your entry and agreeing to the conditions of entry.

The updates are:

Framing and Mounting
Artworks that are not framed or mounted (excluding sculptures and craft) won’t be able to be displayed at Webb’s Wellington or made available for sale this year. These pieces will be returned to the artist.

Payment Details
Due to the growing number of entries and the increasing administration costs involved in purchasing Prezzy Cards and Gift Cards, we are no longer able to make payments using these methods. If your artwork is sold, we will pay 100% of the sale proceeds directly into your bank account.

When sending in your artwork, please include proof of your bank account details. This can be a bank deposit slip or a copy of an online bank statement (with transactions removed) that clearly shows the bank logo, your account name, and your account number.

Please ensure we receive your proof of bank account by Monday 15 June 2026.

If we haven’t received these details by Monday 15 June 2026, we won’t be able to submit your entry for this year’s Art Awards, and any artwork already received will be returned to you.

The Art Awards website is currently being updated but please visit the website for further information, including the updated Terms and Conditions.

The IHC Art Awards provides artists with an intellectual disability or intellectual disability and autism the opportunity to have their talent recognised, their voices heard and to sell their work. The IHC Art Awards are open to people aged 13 or over and don’t need to be using our services.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact either Danette on 021 244 2697 or Helen on 022 016 6365.

Warmest regards

H


Helen Alloway | Programmes Coordinator
IHC New Zealand
Tel: 04 463 2495 | Mobile: 022 016 6365 | www.ihc.org.nz
Level 15, 57 Willis Street | PO Box 4155, Wellington 6140

IHC is New Zealand's leading provider of services for people with intellectual disabilities. IHC advocates for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with intellectual disabilities and supports them to live satisfying lives in the community.

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Show us how you’re topping up together today by using the hashtag and be in to win a $200 Prezzy card 💸! Terms and conditions apply.

Tap the link 🔗 in our bio to find inspiration on how you can take notice today.

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