Key Dates
Opening Night & Prize-Giving: 17 September 2025
Ruapehu Art Awards
Twin Rivers Art Gallery, Taumarunui | 01 Jun - 17 Sep 25The Ruapehu Art Awards return for 2025, offering artists from across the region and beyond the chance to showcase their work in a unique and high-visibility location along State Highway 4, just minutes from Mt Ruapehu.
The Ruapehu Art Awards are open to the public during the upcoming school
holidays, from 18th to 30th September.
Held every second year, the last Awards showcased over 300 entries from
artists across Aotearoa. This vibrant art show is a fun, family-friendly feast
for the eyes—perfect for days when Mount Ruapehu is closed, or a welcome stop
en route to other destinations.
You'll find it just past the main shops in Taumarunui, at 153 Hakiaha
Street, State Highway 4, inside the War Memorial Hall.
Discover art in every style imaginable! From captivating sculptures and
diverse 2D works to stunning photography, Māori art, and more.
Taumarunui and the Ruapehu Art Awards are just one hour’s drive from Te
Kuiti and Waitomo, and also one hour from Ohakune at the foot of Mt Ruapehu's
ski fields—making it a perfect cultural stop for those on a winter skiing or
snowboarding holiday.
Opening hours: 10 am
– 3 pm Entry fee:
Koha (donation)
