Arts House Trust Finalist

Monday, 1st September 2025 at 9:05am

Congratulations to GBHS student Benji Godsmark (Yr 12) who has been selected as a finalist in the Arts House Trust Secondary School Art Awards.

Year 11, 12, 13 students nationwide were invited to submit one work of art into the awards, which offers $2,350 in prize money across four categories and the opportunity for finalists to have their art publicly exhibited at The Arts House Trust, Pah Homestead in Hillsborough, Auckland.

Benji's photography entry will be on display at The Arts House Trust from 11 September - 19 October 2025.

Works will be judged by the Arts House Trust curatorial team, and Guest Judge renowned contemporary Māori artist, Brett Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui).

Winners will be announced on 11 September 2025 at the opening of the Finalists’ Exhibition.

Prizes First Place: $1,000 Second Place: $500 Third Place: $350 People’s Choice: $500

Now in its 13th consecutive year, the Secondary School Art Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate emerging creative talent.

13th Annual Secondary School Arts Awards 11 September – 19 October 2025 Free entry, Pah Homestead Hillsborough, Auckland