Whangarei Sculpture Symposium VI

The Whangarei Sculpture Symposium is a unique event held in Northland with the 2020 event being the 6th time it has occurred.

Artists are invited to create a sculpture that relates to the theme of ‘Regeneration – renew, restore and reclaim’ focusing on the natural environment and the preservation of our natural resources; water, land, air and coast.

This biennial event takes place in the Whangarei District on the shores of the Hihiaua Peninsula that has many examples of environmental art encompassing both historical approaches to nature in art, both ecological and politically motivated.

The sculpture must interpret a local influence using locally sourced natural materials which celebrates an artist’s connection with nature and how the aesthetics of art form can inform our landscapes.

We are excited to partner with the Hihiaua Cultural Centre to host this event as well as the family day and an exhibition which will run from the 9th of March to the 28th of March 2020 inside the centre.

Key Dates:
9th March 2020: Event officially begins and sculpting begins
14th March 2020: Family Day (10am - 2pm) - Interactive Activities for kids to get creative with!
18th March 2020: Tools Down midday and closed to the public from 1pm

19th March 2020:
Morning: site closed for judging
2pm - 5pm: Site opens for final sculpture viewings
5pm - 6pm: Pre-auction entertainment, nibbles & mingling
6pm - 6.30pm: Awards & Speeches
6:30pm onwards: Auction of sculptures

Thanks to all our event sponsors and partners for making this event possible (as listed below).
Whangarei District Council, Hihiaua Cultural Centre, Ray White Whangarei & Tutukaka, The Hits (NZME), Resene, Te Wananga O Aotearoa, the Department of Conservation & the Whangarei Lions Club.