Masks might be commonplace these days, but there's nothing common about the masks created in this year's Creative Mask Challenge.
The Mask Challenge started last year by knit designer and fibre artist Laurel Judd from Dzigna Knitz.
"She handed the reins to a small group of art enthusiasts who wanted to see the success of the first show continue," says art and mask making tutor Cherie Meerlo.
Now in its second year, it's well on its way to exceeding last year's 220 mask entries. The competition brought out the creativity in primary and intermediate school-aged kids across Hawke's Bay.
"This year we added Years 1 and 2 to the competition. All schools were invited to participate and many from last year were also keen again this year," Cherie says.