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

Frankly Small is back – bigger (literally) and better in 2026!


Last year’s show of small works was so well received we’ve decided to continue the theme into 2026. However – we have decided to increase the size a little this year to a 40cm limit. An open theme will remain with 2D, 3D, Youth and Schools sections.


Small works that have a big impact.


FRANKLY SMALL
12-26 September 2026


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


Opening Hours:
Saturday 12 September – Friday 25 September, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
Saturday 26 September, 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 – 400mm x 400mm including frame
3D – 400mm x 400mm x 400mm 

DREAM TANGERINE by Tracey Coakley – 2D Excellence Award 2025

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

Prizes

Supreme
2D
Excellence Award
Merit Award
3D   
Excellence Award
Merit Award
Audrey Thomas Memorial Prize * 
Young Artist Award ** 
Excellence Award
Merit Award
People’s Choice 
Schools 

* 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 2026

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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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