Ages: 0 - 18 Years Old
When: Displayed throughout the Show, items can be collected at the end of Show day on Friday.
Where: TBC
Fees: Free to Enter
Theme: Inspired by Nature
Prizes: Prize cards will be awarded to entries placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and two special awards within each class.
Trophies: The overall winning school with the highest number of total points will be awarded with the Perress Family School Art Cup.
Each entry will receive a complimentary ticket to attend the HB A&P Show.
School classes are invited to submit their Creative and Digital artworks into the Schools Art Competition. Anything from paintings, collages, photographs, drawings, graphic designs and more are welcomed. Artworks will be displayed throughout the Show within the relevant entrant age group with Prize Cards displayed. You are very welcome to enter individually rather than through your school.
Registrations will be open online from 1st August 2026.
Entries must be delivered to the Exhibition Hall at the Tomoana Showgrounds (Gate 2, Kenilworth Road) between 10am-4pm on Monday the 12th of October 2026. Outside of this time, by arrangement only. Late Entries will not be accepted. Judging will take place between the 12th and week of the Show.
Classes:
Creative Art
Preschool (0-4 years old)
Primary (Year 1-3)
Primary (Year 4-6)
Intermediate (Year 7-8)
Secondary (Year 9-10)
Senior Secondary (Year 11-13)
Digital Art
Primary (Year 1-3)
Primary (Year 4-6)
Intermediate (Year 7-8)
Secondary (Year 9-10)
Senior Secondary (Year 11-13)
All details will be available on registration. For more information contact entries@hbap.co.nz