TAKING PLACE IN JULY & AUGUST
SPRING COMPETITIONS
15 AUGUST 2026
Amazing artwork from our Autumn competition:
The TSA Spring Competition 2026, which is open to all financial members of Tauranga Society of Artists, will take place on Saturday, 15 August, at the Elizabeth Street Community Hall (opposite the TSA art room).
Our judge will be Mike Linklater, Head of the Art Department at Mount Maunganui College. This is the first time Mike has judged a TSA competition.
Our new President, Erena Patterson, will announce the competition winners at the awards presentation. Her choice of theme for the popular President’s Choice Trophy (Reg Chalmers Memorial Cup), Category 9, is “Whispers of Water.” Any medium may be used.
Competitions are a great opportunity for members to have their artwork judged by an art authority, attend the awards presentation, and listen to feedback from the judge about the winning artworks. There is no cost and no registration is necessary. Members may enter as many categories as they wish (one artwork per category) to challenge themselves and participate.
For further information check the website: https://www.taurangaart.com/competitions
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Click the link below to enter the
Jensen Supreme Art Award 2026:
Timeline for the Jensen Supreme Award
29 July - Supreme Entries Open
20 August - Supreme Entries Close
3 September - Finalists Announced
30 September - Awards Ceremony
ART IN THE PARK
This is a wonderful opportunity for members of the Tauranga Society of Artists to display and sell your art, mix with fellow artists, and interact with the public – local and from other area of New Zealand, and overseas. Held at Coronation Park in Mt Maunganui, set up time is from 8am and end time is before 5pm. If you are interested in joining this activity, come along on one of the dates listed and have a look at how this happy little group set themselves up and present their artworks. There are lots of tips and tricks to this kind of display. Liz Cross and her Art in the Park cohorts will welcome you and share their Art in the Park experience, if Council makes any changes to the listed dates, you will be advised by group email.
The Tauranga Art Society's Art in the Park events present fantastic opportunities for members of the Tauranga Society of Artists Inc to showcase and sell their artwork, fostering connections with fellow artists and engaging with a diverse audience.
This weekly gathering allows artists to mingle with peers, exchange ideas, and gain exposure to art enthusiasts from various corners of New Zealand and beyond.
From local residents to visitors from overseas, Art in the Park provides a platform for artists to share their creations and interact with a broad spectrum of art lovers, enriching the cultural tapestry of Tauranga.
Please contact us if you have any questions
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