With over 2,000 submissions from around Papua New Guinea, this year's competition was strong across all three divisions with the most outstanding artworks created in this year’s theme, “Looking Forward - Dreams & Aspirations for the Future of PNG” moving through to the final round of judging. Thirty finalists’ works were carefully evaluated by a distinguished panel of artists, curators, and academics from Papua New Guinea, Australia, England, and the United States. The criteria for selection of Finalists included: Theme Adherence, Originality, Communication, and Craftsmanship.

 

The Coca-Cola People’s Choice Prize, a K10,000 cash prize determined by public votes from the Top 30 finalists on Facebook and Instagram, was won by Dian Neah. The overwhelming support from friends, family, and fans made Neah the clear winner in this category.

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Congratulations to all our winners and finalists! The Arts Society Papua New Guinea extends its deepest appreciation to the many participants and supporters of the 2024 Akis Art Prize, and we celebrate the incredible talent emerging from all corners of our nation with the wonderful perspectives and insights expressed around this year’s theme through their amazing creations. Arts Society Papua New Guinea would also like to make special mention of the remote participants of this year’s competition as well as the educators who facilitated entries for their students to take part - your efforts are acknowledged and appreciated. Thank you.

The Top 30 Finalist’s works will now go on display at the PNG National Museum & Art Gallery from October 7 - December 7 this year. This event is free and open to the public so don’t miss your chance to see the artworks of this year’s Akis Art Prize for yourself!

Winners of this year’s competition will now celebrate their accomplishments at the winner’s presentation and Akis Art Prize Exhibition Opening Night on October 4th.

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Thank you to our amazing judges, Dr Michael Mel (PNG), Ruth McDougall (AUS), Tim Solly (PNG), Shiva Lynn Burgos (FRA/US) & Skinder Hundal (UK).

 

As we commemorate this milestone, we also acknowledge the invaluable support of our Major Sponsor: ExxonMobil PNG LNG, as well as our Key Delivery Partners: PNG National Museum & Art Gallery, Post PNG, stori., and Art Activism PNG.

We extend special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Coca-Cola EuroPacific Partners Papua New Guinea, and Paga Hill Estate. Our Gold Sponsors: Pacific Land Corporation, Air Niugini Limited, and The Stanley Hotel & Suites, and our Silver Sponsors: Rotary Club of Port Moresby, Theodist, Pacific Industries, and Asia Pacific Communication Specialists.