Tuesday 29 June 2021
On Thursday 24 June, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki hosted The Pat Hanly Creativity Awards, recognising 67 exceptional Year 13 art students from 35 secondary schools throughout the Auckland region.
Established in 2002, the awards recognise secondary school students who display high levels of creativity in the visual arts.
‘The focus of The Pat Hanly Creativity Awards is to acknowledge the constantly developing nature of what it is to be a young artist and creative in the 21st century,’ says Auckland Art Gallery Director Kirsten Lacy.
‘The awards offer a way to create a valuable sense of achievement and recognition and open up the possibility of making connections with peers and with this Gallery. They also acknowledge the essential role of schools, art teachers and parents in supporting the creative arts.’
The awards, supported by AUT, acknowledge the late artist Pat Hanly’s outstanding contribution to New Zealand contemporary art and his passion for art education and supporting young artists.
Recipients of the Pat Hanly Creativity Awards, along with their whānau and teachers, were honoured at a gala event at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Each awarded student receives an Auckland Art Gallery Membership, allowing free unlimited entry to paid exhibitions, access to special events and more. Students also receive a goodie bag from AUT and the supporting event partner, Gordon Harris.
‘Congratulations to all students who have been recognised by the Pat Hanly Creativity Awards this year. You are Aotearoa’s future artists, and we wait in anticipation to see where your creative endeavours lead you,’ says Lacy.
Pat Hanly Creativity Awards 2021 recipients
Dana Kim, Albany Senior High School
Margo Dolgova, Albany Senior High School
Ayush Narayan, Aorere College
Dhanielle Burgoyne, Aorere College
Logan Bow, Auckland Grammar School
Seiji Endo, Auckland Grammar School
Amy Woolmore, Baradene College
Rosa McAuley, Baradene College
Charlotte Sutton, Birkenhead College
Vikrant Prasad, Birkenhead College
Caela Ackerman, Botany Downs Secondary College
Andrew (Anaru) Campbell, Dilworth
Rhythm Hemehema, Dilworth
Chantelle May, Diocesan
Sienna Zhang, Diocesan
Maja Robertshawe, Epsom Girls Grammar
Sarah Keam, Epsom Girls Grammar
Kevin Cao, Glendowie College
Pimlapatt (Bam) Suriyasenee, Glendowie College
Andrey Nair, Glenfield College
Yuting Liu, Glenfield College
Rowanne Fernandez, Green Bay High School
Sophia Mullender, Green Bay High School
Renee Tabunot, Howick College
Stevie Wood, Howick College
Courtney Murfitt, James Cook High School
Terina Ibbertson, James Cook High School
Franky Euese, Kelston Boys
Aisha Mirranay, Kelston Girls
Avalon Martin, Long Bay College
Imogen Lambert, Long Bay College
Yana Sanvictores, Lynfield College
Elyssa Chen, Macleans College
Maggie Xian, Macleans College
Kelera Lesi, Manurewa School
Rateeka Suwantrai, Manurewa School
Gus Fraser Eccleston, Michael Park School
Hannah Mullany, Michael Park School
Chloe Innes, Mt Albert Grammar School
Lucy Woodall, Mt Albert Grammar School
Avril Hii, Ormiston Senior College
Ruby Zhai, Ormiston Senior College
Sharon Sun, Pakuranga College
Yujie Weng, Pakuranga College
Jun Angeles, Papakura High School
Kyuwon Park, Pinehurst School
Jennifer-Rose Heremia, Pukekohe High School
Jessica Pressnell, Pukekohe High School
Debby Edwards, Rutherford College
Tiare Ngata-Aerengamate, Rutherford College
Ivy Oliveria, Sancta Maria College
Lance Zuniga, Sancta Maria College
George Copeland, Selwyn College
Jocelyn Glenn, Selwyn College
Poe Leiatana, Southern Cross Campus
George Wolfgramm, St Peter's College
Jaden Ferns, St Peter's College
Emilia Perry, Takapuna Grammar School
Sasha Bremner, Takapuna Grammar School
Christopher Anderson, Waiheke High School
Frances Ryder, Waiheke High School
Hannah Rose Nicholson, Waiuku College
Tauryn Payne, Waiuku College
Isabelle Adamson, Western Springs College
Oscar Maltby, Western Springs College
Eric Feng, Westlake Boys High School
Nate Skinner, Westlake Boys High School
For more information, images and interview requests contact:
Priscilla Southcombe
Communications Officer, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
M +64 21 548 480 | E priscilla.southcombe@aucklandartgallery.com
W www.aucklandartgallery.com
