We are currently looking for visual artists who would like to be included in a 2026 New Zealand art calendar.

What sort of 'art' is accepted?

Open to all New Zealand visual artists – both established and emerging. Paintings and illustrations are accepted. We unable accept: digital art, sculpture, ceramics, textile art or photography.

Is there a theme?

The theme is the same every year: New Zealand. This can include landscapes, portraits, cityscapes, birds, flora, fauna, kiwiana – essentially anything relating to New Zealand.

Do artists get paid?

Absolutely! All successful artists are paid, with the final amount dependent on whether their artwork is selected for the cover (this scores the lucky artist an extra NZ$120).
 
Payment options include:

• Receive NZ$120 per image, or
• Receive x30 calendars (RRP NZ$25.99).

Regardless of which payment option is selected all successful artists also receive couple of samples of the printed calendar.

Where are the calendars sold?

Calendars are sold online and throughout New Zealand at stationery stores (Paper Plus, Whitcoulls etc). They’re also available in Australia via some online stores (Booktopia, Calendar Club, etc).

What other perks are there?

Each successful artists name, artwork title and website are printed inside each calendar, with artist names also on the back cover.
 
There is no cost to you – the publisher (BrownTrout Publishers) manages the printing and distribution and each stockist promote the calendar to their audiences.
 
Submission artwork doesn’t need to be current either, it can be an old favourite. So if you’ve got a piece that you don’t want to part with, it can be a great opportunity to earn some extra money.

Closing date

Sunday 12 January 2025, 11:55 pm (AEDT).

Apply online via: 

https://www.elasticdesign.co.nz/new-zealand-art-calendars/