Our Awards
2023 Laureate Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi at the 2023 Laureate Awards.
Recognising Exceptional Artistry in Aotearoa
Since 2000, The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi have been unapologetically backing New Zealand’s most outstanding artists – with financial gifts, mentorship and national recognition. We do this by awarding them Aotearoa New Zealand’s most prestigious arts awards – ultimately growing a remarkable alumni of artists from across disciplines and generations.
Winning the Icon Award is a profound honour. It acknowledges my work and fuels my passion for contributing to New Zealand’s artistic landscape. I'm deeply grateful for this recognition and continuous support.”
2022 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Icon Whakamana Hiranga, Papali'i Fatu Feu'u
2019 Laureate Pietra Brettkelly and 2023 Laureate Annie Goldson ONZM at the 2024 Auckland Kotahi Drinks.
Our Artists
Our alumni of outstanding artists across all creative disciplines.
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2001 Laureate Dame Gaylene Preston DNZM and mentee 2022 Springboarder Ana Scotney.
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