Matariki Art Competition
Manawatū Community Hub Libraries (MCHL) invites artists of all ages to take part in this year’s Matariki Art Competition. Whether you’re a budding young artist or a creative adult, this is your chance to design a tote bag or T-shirt inspired by what Matariki means to you.
Help us celebrate this special time through art!
Theme: What does Matariki mean to me?
We’re looking for artwork that captures your personal connection to Matariki whether it’s about your whānau, remembrance, reflection, celebration, or aspirations for the year ahead.
Who Can Enter
This competition is open to individuals in the following age groups:
- Years 1–4 – Design a Tote Bag
- Years 5–8 – Design a T-Shirt
- Youth / Adults – Design a T-Shirt
What You Could Win
A winner will be chosen from each of the following categories:
- Years 1–2
- Years 3–4
- Years 5–6
- Years 7–8
- Youth / Adult
Each winner will receive a Makerspace session to bring your artwork to life:
- Tote Bag winners: One 30-minute printing session
- T-Shirt winners: Up to two 1-hour sessions to digitise and print your design
Sessions will be held during the week beginning Monday 16 June 2025.
Key Dates
- Entries Close: Friday 13 June 2025, 5:00 PM
- Winners Announced: Friday afternoon, 13 June 2025
- Makerspace Sessions: Available from Monday 16 June
Design Guidelines
We’re looking for:
- Bold and creative designs, strong colours and clean lines work best for printing
- Original artwork
Formats accepted:
- A high-quality scanned copy
- Digital artwork in JPG, PNG, or PDF format
- Physical copy
How to Enter
Please include:
- Your full name
- Your age and school year (if applicable)
- Contact phone number or email
- Your artwork
Email to mchl.bookings@mdc.govt.nz or by physical submission to Manawatū Community Hub Libraries, Te Āhuru Mōwai, 64 Stafford Street, Feilding.
Need Help?
If you have questions or need help submitting your design, we’re here to help.