Opening of the Walters Prize 2008

Here are a few images of the opening of the 2008 Walters Prize. Oscar Keightly gave a brilliant and funny opening speach, welcoming everyone to the exhibition and there was certainly a buzz in the air that night.

Opening speaker Oscar Keightly

Edith Amituanai with Oscar Keightly

Lisa Reihana with Steven Ball


John Reynolds with Clare McLintoc


Peter Robinson with Ava Seymour


Witi Ihamaera, Jenny Gibbs
(one of the Founding benefactor and donors of the Walters Prize)
and Hart Reynolds

Everyone enjoyed a night to celebrate the opening of fourth Walters Prize. now we just have to see who judge Catherine David will choose as the winner of the 2008 Walters Prize. The winner is announced at a gala dinner on 31 October 2008.