The Ashburton Art Awards are BACK for 2026, celebrating creativity, culture, and artistic talent across the Shire of Ashburton's four towns. Open to emerging and established artists, the Awards provide a platform to showcase diverse works that reflect our unique region, stories and perspectives.
With a public exhibition, prize categories and a special Awards Night, the Ashburton Art Awards are a highlight on the local arts calendar, bringing community, creativity and conversation together in one inspiring space.
Exhibition Opening Hours
Friday 11 to Sunday 20 September 2026 | Tom Price Community Centre, Tamarind Street, Tom Price
Visit the exhibition during the below opening hours and discover the brilliant artworks created over seven award categories. A Shire of Ashburton team member will be there to answer any questions you may have. Entry is free.
| Date |
Opening Hours |
Notes |
| Saturday, 12 September |
9am-1pm and 3pm-7pm |
Quiet Time: 9am - 10am |
| Sunday, 13 September |
9am-1pm and 3pm-7pm |
Free Workshop 10am-12pm: Elevate Your Edits with Elly |
| Monday, 14 September |
10am-5pm |
Quiet Time: 4pm - 5pm |
| Tuesday, 15 September |
10am-5pm |
- |
| Wednesday, 16 September |
9am-5pm |
Free Workshop all-day with IBN |
| Thursday, 17 September |
12pm-7pm |
Quiet Time: 3pm - 4pm |
| Friday, 18 September |
12pm-8pm |
- |
| Saturday, 19 September |
9am-1pm and 3pm-7pm |
Quiet Time: 9am - 10am |
| Sunday, 20 September |
11am-4pm |
Exhibition closes |
Digital Lookbook
Experience the exhibition from anywhere. Scroll through all 79 artworks, discover the Ashburton artists behind the creations and the categories they've entered, then vote for your favourite in the People's Choice Award using the form below.
Click to view the Digital Lookbook
Contact Us
If you would like more information or to chat with the team, please email [email protected] or call (08) 9188 4444 and ask to put through to the Community Development Team.