We have been the proud host of the Pat Hanly Creativity Project and Awards since 2002. The project and awards acknowledge Pat Hanly’s outstanding contribution to New Zealand contemporary art and his passion for art education and supporting young artists.
The 2026 Pat Hanly Creativity Project and Awards are open to all year 12 and 13 secondary school art kaiako (teachers) across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to participate. This project aims to support young artists by offering opportunities for them to explore and shape their own pathways in the creative sector.
2026 project theme
Ko au te taiao/I am the environment
Join the Pat Hanly project 2026
Participating in the Pat Hanly Creativity Project is free. Next year we can accommodate a maximum of 35 schools for the project. Schools are welcome to sign up multiple Year 12/13 classes with no limit on the number of students. If you would like to secure a spot for your school, bookmark your calendar and be sure to sign up early.
New requirement: Mandatory teacher pre-project ONLINE meeting
This year, teachers must attend a mandatory pre-project meeting on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 10 February 2026 from 4:00 to 4:45pm.
Sign ups open on 11 February and close on 18 February, if spaces are not full earlier. You will get more details about how to sign up at the pre-project meeting.
Fill in the form below and we will send you the hui link.
