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.

There are two Sections:

Section 1: Small works, any medium, open theme.
Entrants may enter a maximum of three works.

Section 2: Schools – Primary and Intermediate.
Email secretary@franklinartsfestival.co.nz for the schools section entry form and terms and conditions.

Section 1 – Maximum size of works
2D – 300mm x 300mm including frame
3D – 300mm x 300mm x 300mm 
Oversize works will not be accepted.

Entry Fees
Section 1: $15 for each piece of work entered.
Section 2: Schools – No fee.

All works must be original and not infringe the copyright of any other artist. 
Work must have been completed since August 2024.
Work must not have been exhibited anywhere else in the Auckland Region.

Sale of Work
All works must be for sale with the following exceptions:
•    Entries in Section 2 – Schools artworks are not for sale.
•    Artists in Year 13 and below have the option to not sell their work.

Artists to stipulate the sale price.
The Franklin Arts Festival Society Committee will deduct a 20% commission from the price paid for all works sold during the show.

Entries Open: Monday, 2 June 2025.
Entry Form will be available from Monday 2 June.

Entries Close: Monday 14 July 2025.

TRY MY SUNDAE by Meg Wilson – 1st – Abundance Theme 2024

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.

OUR PRINCIPAL 2025 SUPPORTERS

OUR PRINCIPAL 2025 SPONSORS