Four Artists Nominated for 2016 Walters Prize at Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki has revealed the four nominees for the 2016 Walters Prize: Joyce Campbell, Nathan Pohio, Lisa Reihana, and Shannon Te Ao. The biennial award, established in 2002, aims to foster greater understanding and prominence of contemporary art in New Zealand. An independent jury of curators and artists selected the finalists based on works created over the previous two years. The winning artist will be chosen in September during a public exhibition running from 6 July to 30 October 2016. The prize offers $50,000 to the winner, with each finalist receiving $5,000. The exhibition will be held at the gallery, showcasing the nominated works.
Key facts
- The 2016 Walters Prize nominees are Joyce Campbell, Nathan Pohio, Lisa Reihana, and Shannon Te Ao.
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki announced the nominees.
- The Walters Prize was established in 2002.
- The prize aims to increase understanding and debate of contemporary art in New Zealand.
- An independent jury of curators and artists selected the nominees.
- The winning artist will be selected in September 2016.
- The public exhibition runs from 6 July to 30 October 2016.
- The winner receives $50,000, and each finalist gets $5,000.
Entities
Artists
- Joyce Campbell
- Nathan Pohio
- Lisa Reihana
- Shannon Te Ao
Institutions
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Locations
- Auckland
- New Zealand