The Estuary Art and Ecology Awards are Aotearoa’s only annual contemporary art awards with ecology at the core. Artists are invited to research and respond to the Tāmaki Estuary, explore the ecological value of this vital waterway, and encourage action against its pollution. Finalists will be exhibited in the Malcolm Smith Gallery at UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture and winning artworks will be intelligent and innovative responses to ecology in the field of contemporary art.
KEY DATES
Entries open 4 April 2025
Entries close 23 May 2025
Finalists Announced 13 June 2025
Exhibition of Finalists 5 July – 31 August 2025
Opening function and awards ceremony Saturday 5 July 2025
SPONSORS
The 19th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards are generously funded by Auckland Council’s Howick Local Board and supported by the Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum, the Rice Family Partnership, and Gordon Harris Art Supplies.
For more information on EEA19, please click here or continue below to begin the submission process.
SUBMISSIONS
If you are having trouble with your submission, please read our Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom of this page before getting in contact.
Before submitting your entry form, please read the Conditions of Entry. As part of your submission, include one to three high-resolution digital images of your completed artwork, no more than 2MB each, or provide a website link for video entries. Send your completed entry form and accompanying images/website links to [email protected]
Ensure you have completed all three sections of the entry form in their entirety before making your final submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
I can’t view, open and/or fill out the Entry Form.
- If you’re having trouble opening or editing the PDF Entry Form, make sure you have Adobe Acrobat or another PDF reader downloaded on your device. If you’re still having trouble, we’ve also provided a link to a Word Doc version of the form which may work better for you.
I’m unable to make a payment online.
- If you’re having trouble using our online payment method, please try to refresh page. If you’ve refreshed the page and are still unable to make a payment, please give our staff a call on 09 535 6467 to make a payment over the phone.
Does my artwork need to be completed before submitting?
- Yes, all artworks submitted must be complete at the time of submission.
I have multiple works I want to submit, can I submit more than one artwork?
- Yes, you can submit as many artworks as you like as long as each artwork is submitted individually. This means you must provide completed paperwork and an entry fee for each artwork as separate submissions.
My artwork exceeds the size or weight requirements, can I still submit?
- Yes, if your artwork exceeds the 2 meter height limit or 55 kilogram weight limit we have a leeway of up to 20 millimeters extra in height, width and depth including framing, and up to 5 kilograms extra in weight at the maximum.
Will you provide feedback on artwork prior to submission and/or after the finalists selection?
- Due to our small exhibitions team and the large amount of submissions we get, we unfortunately do not have the capacity to provide feedback on artworks during any stage of the submission process.
Can you organise the transportation of my artwork if I reimburse you?
- No, all artwork transportation to and from UXBRIDGE must be organised by the artist. Due to our small exhibitions team, we do not have the capacity to organise individual freight on behalf of each artist.
If you’re queries haven’t already been answered above, please contact [email protected] or 09 535 6467 for more help.