Call for Submissions: Surf Art & Photography. Raglan: Coast to Canvas — Surf Art & Photography from Whāingaroa
Raglan Museum invites the Whāingaroa community to take part in a special exhibition celebrating local surf culture, timed to coincide with the World Surf League contest in May.
We are seeking surf-related art and photography loaned by locals — from any era or style — that reflects a genuine connection to surfing, community and the coastal environment.
What you can submit
• Surf photography (historic or contemporary)
• Paintings, drawings, prints or mixed media
• Works capturing coastal scenery, surfers, surf culture or pumping surf
Who can submit
Artists, photographers, surfers and creatives from the Whāingaroa community.
Exhibition details
• Works will be loaned for the duration of the exhibition
• Selected pieces displayed in the Museum atrium
• Additional images featured in a digital slideshow
• All contributors credited (community exhibition — not sales-based)
Key dates
Submissions close: Friday, March 20, 2026
Exhibition dates: April–June 2026
To submit or find out more, contact Kaz Cooper:
Email: karyn@raglanmuseum.co.nz
