Closing Celebration featuring Announcement of the Forsyth Barr People's Choice Award

Saturday 16 August 2:30- 3:30pm

Join us as we farewell the 2025 Kiingi Tuhetia Portraiture Award exhibition in Pōneke and announce the winner of the $2,500 Forsyth Barr People's Choice Award, for the most popular artwork as chosen by exhibition visitors.

Refreshments will be served after formalities have concluded.

Note: Last day to vote in the Gallery for your favourite artwork is Sunday 10 August.

The exhibition closes on Sunday 18 August.

Accessibility Information: The New Zealand Portrait Gallery is an accessible venue, all on one level. There is an accessible wharepaku at the back of the venue. The gallery has automatic sliding doors and glass doors that can be pushed or pulled to enter. We have a wheelchair available for use within the gallery, and there is low stool seating throughout. If you have any questions regarding accessibility or if there is something we could do to make your visit easier, please get in touch.