People’s Choice Award
The People’s Choice Award gave visitors the opportunity to vote for their favourite work in the inaugural competition. $2,500 is awarded to the artist with the most votes.
A total of 1927 votes were by cast by Gallery visitors between May and August 2021
Winner
Eleanor Wright
Paratai
176 votes
2nd Place
Ani Ligaliga
Rongomaiwahine
157 votes
3rd Place
Waiāio Ngā Mōrehu Elkington
Huirohutu Meha Elkington