25
Oct
Fakes & Forgeries ART Competition and Exhibition!
Date & Time: 9:00 am October 25, 2025
- 3:00 pm November 30, 2025
FAKES & FORGERIES 2025 are all systems GO!
Entries IN Weds 15 October - OPENS Sat 25 October 2025
www.mangawekagallery.com
You have around 3 Months to submit your entries, so get creating your Masterpieces NOW! Entries must be in by Weds 15th October - for the Grande Opening of Mangaweka FAKES & FORGERIES on Sat 25th of October 2025 - Same day as Mangaweka Mega, Markets, Book-Fair, Townwide Garage Sales and LIVE Music! as stated... All on the same day!! in the picturesque township of Mangaweka in the Roaring Rangitikei District. Mark your calendars NOW!!!
Inspired by Mangaweka born World Famous Forger, Karl Sim (aka 'Goldie') - The theme for the Art Exhibition is simple - Create an exact replica, a copy with a twist OR a brand-new art design in the style of a famous artist or artwork! Fun is the key ingredient, and clever ideas are as valued as artistic talent by the judging panel (which will include resident artist Richard Aslett and 2 more artistic gurus! tbc), so anyone can enter; established, emerging, beginner, young, old, not so young! ALL Welcome!.
No limits to size or age of work etc! Let your imagination fly!! Great Prize$ & Surprize$ !!.
On-line entry forms also available from https://www.jotform.com/form/231288241759867
(For admim purposes, please do not submit online entry before 01/10/25 - Thanks)
Having attracted much media attention over the years, if you are not sure what all the fuss is about, best bet is to click the link here; for the feature on TV1's SEVEN SHARP (via Facebook); OR below for even more News Linx etc, and then simply head to www.mangawekagallery.com for further details on how to enter!.
Many Thanks, Richard Aslett and the crew at 'Yellow Church' Gallery on SH1, Mangaweka, NZ.
TV 1 Feature on Mangaweka FAKES & FORGERIES (via You-Tube)
This year's Fakes & Forgeries art exhibition to be held on significant day | Stuff.co.nz
NZ/Aotearoa Fakes & Forgeries ART Exhibit/Competition 2023 - Mangaweka - Eventfinda
Call to art forgers to prepare their entries for Mangaweka-based competition - NZ Herald
Fans prepare to appreciate 'amazing pieces' of unoriginal art | RNZ News
Erring for art: Fakes and Forgeries exhibition celebrates unique copycats | Stuff.co.nz
Big day for Mangaweka with Fakes & Forgeries Festival - NZ Herald
Mangaweka exhibition spared from cancellation, goes ahead with safety precautions | Stuff.co.nz
Jacinda as Mona Lisa a winner | Otago Daily Times Online News (odt.co.nz)
Mangaweka - forgery capital of New Zealand | RNZ
Click and Enjoy!!!
FAKES & FORGERIES 2025 are all systems GO!
Entries IN Weds 15 October - OPENS Sat 25 October 2025
www.mangawekagallery.com
You have around 3 Months to submit your entries, so get creating your Masterpieces NOW! Entries must be in by Weds 15th October - for the Grande Opening of Mangaweka FAKES & FORGERIES on Sat 25th of October 2025 - Same day as Mangaweka Mega, Markets, Book-Fair, Townwide Garage Sales and LIVE Music! as stated... All on the same day!! in the picturesque township of Mangaweka in the Roaring Rangitikei District. Mark your calendars NOW!!! Inspired by Mangaweka born World Famous Forger, Karl Sim (aka 'Goldie') - The theme for the Art Exhibition is simple - Create an exact replica, a copy with a twist OR a brand-new art design in the style of a famous artist or artwork! Fun is the key ingredient, and clever ideas are as valued as artistic talent by the judging panel (which will include resident artist Richard Aslett and 2 more artistic gurus! tbc), so anyone can enter; established, emerging, beginner, young, old, not so young! ALL Welcome!. No limits to size or age of work etc! Let your imagination fly!! Great Prize$ & Surprize$ !!. On-line entry forms also available from https://www.jotform.com/form/231288241759867 (For admim purposes, please do not submit online entry before 01/10/25 - Thanks) Having attracted much media attention over the years, if you are not sure what all the fuss is about, best bet is to click the link here; for the feature on TV1's SEVEN SHARP (via Facebook); OR below for even more News Linx etc, and then simply head to www.mangawekagallery.com for further details on how to enter!. Many Thanks, Richard Aslett and the crew at 'Yellow Church' Gallery on SH1, Mangaweka, NZ. TV 1 Feature on Mangaweka FAKES & FORGERIES (via You-Tube) This year's Fakes & Forgeries art exhibition to be held on significant day | Stuff.co.nz NZ/Aotearoa Fakes & Forgeries ART Exhibit/Competition 2023 - Mangaweka - Eventfinda Call to art forgers to prepare their entries for Mangaweka-based competition - NZ Herald Fans prepare to appreciate 'amazing pieces' of unoriginal art | RNZ News Erring for art: Fakes and Forgeries exhibition celebrates unique copycats | Stuff.co.nz Big day for Mangaweka with Fakes & Forgeries Festival - NZ Herald Mangaweka exhibition spared from cancellation, goes ahead with safety precautions | Stuff.co.nz Jacinda as Mona Lisa a winner | Otago Daily Times Online News (odt.co.nz) Mangaweka - forgery capital of New Zealand | RNZ Click and Enjoy!!!" data-src="https://coastalartstrail.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FAKES-2025-COLOUR-Web-1-scaled.jpg">
Event Details
Date & Time: 9:00 am October 25, 2025 - 3:00 pm November 30, 2025
Session Details:
Artworks need to be in by Weds 15th of October 2025. Exhibitions OPEN and Festival begins on Saturday 25th Oct of Labour Weekend October 2025. Free to attend and view. Plus Mangaweka Mega, Markets, Book Fair, Garage sales, Live Music etc, etc, etc.
This is a free event.
Website: mangawekagallery.com
Email: mangawekagallery@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 0275266612
