PSNZ SONY National Exhibition
The Photographic Society of New Zealand invites photographers nationwide to take part in our premier annual celebration of creativity and visual storytelling. The 2026 SONY National Exhibition will showcase outstanding imagery from our members, and the wider photographic community.
This year’s Interclub Competition adds an exciting team dimension as camera clubs compete for national recognition. Whether you’re emerging or established, this is your chance to be part of a proud tradition of excellence.
The dates for the 2026 National Exhibition and Interclub are as follows:
Entries Open: 9:00 am on 10 February 2026
Entries Close: 5:00 pm on 11 March 2026
The Salon and Exhibition was hosted in conjunction with the Tauranga Photographic Society.
Eligibility: Submissions for selection to the exhibition are open to any person residing in New Zealand and to members of the Photographic Society of New Zealand residing overseas.
Purpose & Selection:
The PSNZ Sony National Exhibition is primarily an exhibition and not a competition per se. The exhibition will encompass and give representation to the types of photography created by the submitters. Images are selected on merit first and foremost and the goal is to select an interesting and varied selection that should reflect the different genre of photographs submitted.
Who Can Enter:
Entry to the exhibition is open to all New Zealand residents as well as PSNZ members residing overseas.
Entries are invited in two categories: ‘Nature’ and ‘Open’ each with a print and a digital projected image section. A panel of three selectors for each section selects the exhibition from the photographs submitted. The detailed rules for submitting photographs can be found in bylaw 11.
There are a number of trophies awarded. For a photograph to be eligible for some of the trophies it must meet certain definitions.
This eligibility must be indicated on the entry form for a photograph to be considered for the award.
For more information, please read the conditions of entry.
Finally, please remember to use the correct PSNZ bank account name when making payments: The Photographic Society of NZ Inc. The full bank details are in the conditions of entry.