IHC Art Awards Online Entry Form 2026

What is Intellectual Disabilty?

IHC's Definition

Intellectual disability is a term used when a person has difficulty understanding, concentrating, learning and remembering new things in their everyday life. People with an intellectual disability may need support to develop new skills, understand complex information and communicate with other people. Intellectual disabilities almost always become evident during the developmental years. Despite certain limitations, people with an intellectual disability often have other strengths and capabilities. People with an intellectual disability are all very different individuals. Some of them have additional health problems or disabilities that can make their lives harder.

Different Types of Intellectual Disabilities

There are different types of intellectual disabilities, which can be classified as mild, moderate, severe or profound. In all cases an intellectual disability is lifelong. The level of support someone needs depends on the individual. For example, someone with a mild intellectual disability may only need support with things like getting a job. However, someone with a severe or profound disability may need fulltime care and support with every aspect of their life – they may also have physical disabilities. These categories are not rigid and there are no clear dividing lines between the different groups. It’s important to realise that language is constantly changing. The words we use to describe intellectual disabilities have changed over time, and will continue to change, as a result of listening to people with personal experience and as a result of changing values and attitudes in society.

Artist Contact Details

Artists First Name

Artists Last Name

Artists Date of Birth

Artists Contact Number

Artist Contact Email Address

If you are selected as a Winner or as one of the Thirty (30) Finalists, please let us know how you would like your name to appear on your certificate.

Certificate Name

Artists Address Details

If your artwork doesn't sell either in our pop-up gallery, this is the address we will return your artwork to.

Artists Address

Artists Suburb

Artists City

Artists Postcode

Youth Award

Is Your Entry for the Youth Award?

Payment of Sold Artworks

Please note all artwork sale proceeds will be paid directly in to the artists bank account (this cannot be paid in to alternative bank accounts). Please send your artwork to National Office before Monday 15 June 2026.

You will also need to provide your bank account details (copy of your bank deposit slip OR a copy of your online bank statement (without the transactions) clearly showing the bank logo, bank account and bank account number and attach this to your artwork along with a copy of your confirmation of entry email. Please see the Art Awards Terms and Conditions of Entry for further information.

We will need to receive your bank account details before Monday 15 June 2026. If we haven't received these before this date, we will be unable to exhibit your artwork.

Studio, Organisation or Supporter Representing the Artist

Please note that we do not accept group entries. Entries must be completed by a single artist.

Studio Name, Organisation or Supporter

Name of Contact Person

Studio / Contact Phone Number

Studio, Organisation or Supporter Email Address

Artwork Details

Fields indicated with an * are required fields.

Title of Artwork

Medium (type) of Artwork

Height of Artwork (cm's)

Width of Artwork (cm's)

Is Your Artwork a Diptych or Tryptych?

Description of Artwork

Hanging / Display Instructions

This is the lowest sum you would be happy to accept for the sale of your artwork should your artwork sell. Your artwork will be available for sale at Webb's Wellington. If it doesn't sell at Webb's Wellington, we will return the artwork to you at your address above.

Minimum Sale Price for Artwork

Your artwork must have been completed in the last twelve (12) months).

Date Your Artwork Was Completed

Additional Comments

Artwork Image Upload

Please upload one to three clear images of your artwork.

Save your images as a JPEG, GIF or PNG format only. Only use letters, numbers, underscores and hyphens in your artwork file names. There is a 1MB size limit on all image uploads but we recommend using image files of less than 500KB for the best results.

Please ensure that your images are in the correct orientation before uploading them. If your images are saved upside-down, please rotate the images before uploading it.

Remember these are images the judges will use to judge your artwork.

Artwork Image One

Artwork Image Two

Artwork Image Three

Summary

Please ensure the above information has been entered correctly. Thank you.

IHC Art Awards Terms and Conditions 2026

IHC Art Awards Terms and Conditions 2026 1. Eligibility Artists must have an intellectual disability or an intellectual disability and autism and must be a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of New Zealand aged 13 years or older at the time of entry. Artists DO NOT have to be using IHC, IDEA Services or Choices NZ. The artwork must have been completed by the artist listed on the entry form, with minimal help from others. Group artworks will not be accepted. Artists aged between 13 to 17 will automatically fall into the Youth Award category. 2. Artwork Medium All types of artworks are eligible, including drawing, painting, collage, or sculpture. Artwork must be original and created by the artist with minimal help from others. Please note, we are no longer accepting photography entries in the IHC Art Awards. 3. Size Maximum size for artworks is 2m x 3m, or in the case of sculpture / craft, items must be no larger than 1m x 1m x 1m. 4. Artwork Only one artwork per artist may be entered. Group artworks will not be accepted. The work must have been completed in the last 12 (twelve) months with minimal help from others to be eligible. Diptychs and triptych artworks (ie; two or three panels that make up one artwork and not two or more individual pieces) will be accepted. A series of artworks will not be accepted unless they are framed as one piece and fits within the artwork sizing stated above. Please remember to provide clear and close up photos of your artwork. 5. The Forté Recruitment People’s Choice Award The Forté Recruitment People’s Choice Award winner is one of the selected 30 finalists and is selected by members of the public via online voting. The Forté Recruitment People’s Choice Award is also eligible to win first, second or third place. 6. Youth Award The Youth Award is for entrants aged 13 to 17. The judges will select the winner of the Youth Award from the entries received and be eligible to win first, second or third place or the Forté Recruitment People’s Choice Award. 7. Judging The selection of finalists and awarding of first, second, third place and the Youth Award winners is made by a panel of three judges. Their decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into. A further prize; the Forté Recruitment People’s Choice Award will be selected through online voting. Both the Youth and the Forté Recruitment People’s Choice Award winners are also eligible to be selected as first, second or third prize winners. The judges will select the winners from the number of entries received. 8. Entries Opening Date The entry opening date for submitting artworks is 9am on Friday 1 May 2026. Artworks will not be accepted before this date. All artworks are to be submitted using the online Art Awards Entry form available on the IHC website. As we are exhibiting all entries this year at Webb’s in Wellington. You will need to send us your actual artwork to National Office before Friday 15 June 2026. Please print and attach your confirmation email you receive after submitting your entry online. We need this to accept your artwork. Address to send your artwork to: IHC Art Awards IHC New Zealand Level 15, 57 Willis Street Wellington 6011 Please note any artworks that are not framed or mounted will not be displayed at Webb’s or made available for sale; these will be returned to the artist. 9. Entries Closing Date All artworks must be received online by 5pm on Sunday 31 May 2026. Late entries will not be accepted. 10. Reproduction / Publication of Artwork All artists must be willing to participate in publicity or media stories and agree to the publication or reproduction of their work by IHC at any time to promote this and future Art Awards for people with intellectual disabilities, without payment of any fee, royalty or commission. 11. Framing and Presentation You will need to send your artwork to IHC’s National Office framed or mounted ready for hanging. Quality materials as well as framing or mounting can greatly enhance artworks and their chance of success. For advice about framing, please view the hanging instructional video on the IHC website. Artworks arrive already framed or mounted, ready for hanging and with hanging / display instructions. Any artworks that aren’t framed or mounted will not be displayed at Webb’s Auction House or made available for sale; they will be returned to the artist. 12. Sale of Artwork All entries received must be available for sale. The sale price artists place on their work will be the price the artwork is sold for. Should the artwork not sell in the exhibition at Webb’s, the artwork will be returned to the artist. One hundred percent (100%) of the sale price will be paid to the artists if the work is sold. 13. Payment for Artwork One hundred percent (100%) of the sale price will be paid to the artists bank account if the work is sold. Payment will not be paid into the account of an art base / studio, family member, support person or friend. Due to the growing number of entries and the increasing administration costs involved in purchasing Prezzy Cards and Gift Cards, we are no longer able to make payments using these methods. If your artwork is sold, we will pay 100% of the sale proceeds directly into your bank account. When sending in your artwork, please include proof of your bank account details. This can be a bank deposit slip or a copy of an online bank statement (with transactions removed) that clearly shows the bank logo, your account name, and your account number. Please ensure we receive your proof of bank account by Friday 15 June 2026. If we haven’t received these details before this date, we won’t be able to submit your entry for this year’s Art Awards, and any artwork already received will be returned to you. Artists will receive a confirmation email advising the sale price of their artwork and the expected date of payment to their bank account. 14. Pricing Artworks Please be realistic when setting sale prices. Artworks should be priced depending on the following: a. Materials. b. Size. c. Complexity. d. Cost of production (eg; framing costs). e. Previous sales history. All artworks must be available for sale. If you do not wish to sell your artwork, please do not submit an entry. 15. WORLD Legacy Charity Project Opportunity 2026 Alongside the Art Awards, entrants may have the opportunity for their art to be selected by WORLD to be part of their WORLD Legacy Charity Project. More details will be provided closer to the time. 16. Risk All entries are submitted at the sole risk of the artists. IHC accepts no liability for any loss or damage and shall not be required to provide insurance cover or cover the costs of damage to artworks. 17. Media As an entrant of the IHC Art Awards, you may be approached by media or want to approach media yourself to talk about your artwork. If this happens, contact the IHC Communications team at ihccomms@ihc.org.nz for support to work with media, and for information about the IHC Art Awards. 18. Your Privacy By providing your personal information to use, you are consenting to the collection, storage, use and disclosure of that information as set out in IHC’s Website Privacy Statement. For further information about our Privacy Statement, please click on the link below: IHC Website Privacy Statement | IHC New Zealand

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IHC Art Awards Entry Form 2026