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 – Saturday 26 September, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
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
Supreme Award $2,000
2D Gold Award $1,000
Silver Award $500
Bronze Award $250
3D Gold Award $1,000
Silver Award $500
Bronze Award $250
Audrey Thomas Memorial * Award $1000
Emerging Young Artists ** Gold Award $500
Silver Award $250
Bronze Award $100
People’s Choice Award $250
Schools Awards Gold $300
Silver $200
Bronze $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 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.
OUR 2026 SUPPORTERS
OUR 2026 SPONSORS
