MY THOUGHTS GREW LEGS by Tiffany Clark – Supreme Award 2025, 3D Excellence Award 2025

The Franklin Art Show is taking a new creative direction this year and instead of our normal exhibition we are holding a show called Frankly Small.

We’re challenging artists to create small works that have a big impact.

FRANKLY SMALL
9 – 23 August 2025

Venue: New Zealand Steel Gallery,
Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe.

Opening Hours:
Saturday 9 August – Friday 22 August, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
Saturday 23 August, 9.30 am – 1.00pm

Entry by koha

Purchase of Artworks
Unless marked as NFS all artwork is for sale.

Take this wonderful opportunity to begin your very own art collection, we are sure there will be a piece that will catch your eye!

Schools Showcase
There is a showcase of work from local schools alongside the main exhibition, and their work is on display in the foyer of Franklin:The Centre

Small Works- Maximum size of works
2D – 300mm x 300mm including frame
3D – 300mm x 300mm x 300mm 

DREAM TANGERINE by Tracey Coakley – 2D Excellence Award 2025

SMALL OBSERVATIONS by Isla Osborne & Liz Mcauliffe – 3D Merit Award 2025

Prizes

Supreme $3000

2D
Excellence Award $1500
Merit Award $750

3D   
Excellence Award $1500
Merit Award $750

Audrey Thomas Memorial Prize *  $1000
   
Young Artist Award ** 
Excellence Award $1000
Merit Award $500

People’s Choice 
$500

Schools 
First $300, Second $200, Third $100

* Eligible artists must reside in the Franklin area as outlined in Entry Terms and Conditions
** Eligible artists must must be aged 25 years and under at 2 June 2025

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Thank you to all our sponsors

On behalf of the Franklin Arts Festival we would like to extend our gratitude to all our sponsors.
Without their generous patronage the Art Show would not take place. 
As an event we depend on their support and in return we hope you can support them too.

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