2026 NZNC Halloween Poster Competition
Three Categories. One Theme. Endless possibilities. A Halloween-inspired online poster competition celebrating creativity, technical excellence and artistic storytelling.
Time & Location
Entries due by October 18th
NZNC Online Event
About NZ Nail Comps
Welcome to the 2026 NZNC Halloween Poster Competition.
The NZNC Halloween Poster Competition is an online editorial challenge designed to inspire nail professionals to think beyond the nails and create a captivating visual story. This is your opportunity to combine beautiful nail craftsmanship with photography, styling and creative direction to produce a cover-worthy editorial image inspired by Halloween. Whether your vision is hauntingly elegant, darkly romantic, gothic, whimsical or beautifully eerie, we’re looking for original concepts that showcase both your technical skill and artistic interpretation.
Why Enter?
Challenge yourself creatively.
Build your portfolio with a professional editorial image.
Receive constructive feedback to support your growth.
Gain recognition within the nail industry.
Connect with a community that celebrates creativity and continuous learning.
Open to Novice, Open and Masters divisions.
Registration closes 30th September
Entries due for marking October 18th
Placings announced October 31st
This competition is about more than winning, it’s about stepping outside your comfort zone, refining your craft and seeing what’s possible when creativity meets intention. We can’t wait to see your interpretation of Halloween.
Entries from our last poster comp - Themed: Teddy bear's picnic.
Tickets
All 3 Categories - Novice
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZNC Halloween Themed Poster Categories. This allows one entry into each Submitted Art Category in Novice: Poster Natural, Poster Art, Poster Extreme. Bundle price for entering all categories.
NZ$150.00
All 3 Categories - Open
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZNC Halloween Themed Poster Categories. This allows one entry into each Submitted Art Category in Open: Poster Natural, Poster Art, Poster Extreme. Bundle price for entering all categories.
NZ$150.00
All 3 Categories - Master
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZNC Halloween Themed Poster Categories. This allows one entry into each Submitted Art Category in Master: Poster Natural, Poster Art, Poster Extreme. Bundle price for entering all categories.
NZ$150.00
Poster Natural - Novice
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 Online NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Novice: Poster Natural
NZ$60.00
Poster Natural - Open
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 Online NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Open: Poster Natural
NZ$60.00
Poster Natural - Master
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 Online NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Master: Poster Natural
NZ$60.00
Poster Art - Novice
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Novice: Poster Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Poster Art - Open
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Open: Poster Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Poster Art - Master
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Master: Poster Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Poster Extreme Art - novice
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Novice: Poster Extreme Art
NZ$60.00
Poster Extreme Art - Open
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Open: Poster Extreme Art
NZ$60.00
Poster Extreme Art - Master
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 PM
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Master: Poster Extreme Art
NZ$60.00
Total
NZ$0.00