SPLASH Stratford

10 October - 16 November 2025
⭐ Guest Artist Deb Clarke ⭐

To further celebrate 50 Years of Watercolour New Zealand this National Exhibition is hosted by Percy Thompson Gallery in Stratford and features paintings by Guest Artist Deb Clarke from Tauranga and members of Watercolour New Zealand.

Splash Stratford Exhibition opened on 10 October and runs until 16 November during the Taranaki Garden Festival with flower lovers from all over the country in town. Our works are being showcased to a large national and international audience, celebrating years of painting by our members. Be sure to stop in if you are in Stratford or joining the Stratford paintaway 13 to 16 November.

Splash 2025 Awards

Congratulations to our Splash Stratford 2025 Award Winners

Watercolour New Zealand Supreme Award $1000

Artist: Reto Balzer
Painting: Amina

Watercolour New Zealand Merit Awards$200

Artist: Amanda Brett
Painting: Another backlash
Artist: Svetlana Orinko
Painting: Awakening in Light, 2
Artist: Pamela Lines
Painting: Of Hills and Trees
Artist: Jacky Pearson
Painting: Good Friends
Artist: Charlie Robertson
Painting: Hello
Artist: Adrienne Pavelka
Painting: Waiau River

Patron’s Award for Best Small Works$100

Artist: Brian Baxter
Painting: Boat haven