We have four new dates confirmed for 2019 Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd 2019 and Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd March 2019. Our full day tour to this property continues to impress with rave feedback from everyone who experiences it.…
In praise of the humble kiwi
Here in New Zealand, there is a widely held belief that anyone finding success beyond the level of their peers is unceremoniously shot down for getting ‘too big for their boots’. The term for this is ‘tall poppy syndrome’. This…
Sculpture on the Shore
This wonderful outdoor art event is held bi-annually in November at Auckland’s historic Fort Takapuna on the North Shore. A wide range of sculptural practices and styles were exhibited, providing visitors with one of the best opportunities to discover some…
250th Commeration of Cook’s Landing in NZ
Next year marks the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s landing in Aotearoa and there are a series of events planned around the country to mark this important turning point in our history. Cook was a Captain in the Royal Navy…
Celebrate Art!
Thursday 26th April – Sunday 29th April 2018 An exclusive long weekend at Gibbs Farm & Kauri Cliffs Gibb’s Farm is considered one of the world’s finest sculpture parks and yet is one of the hardest to access. For those…
Parnell celebrates Chinese New Year with ‘Dogs of Art’
Businesses in Parnell have once again got behind an initiative to celebrate Chinese New Year and support a local charity. Well known New Zealand artists, including Otis Frizzell and Mike Weston, have spent countless hours creating their sculptural ‘art dogs’…
Sculpture in the Gardens
This wonderful event has become a regular feature on the Auckland Arts bi-annual calendar. For those travelling in the Auckland region before 25th February 2018, be sure to call in to the Auckland Botanic Gardens in Manurewa, South Auckland to…
The art of Banksy
From the 5th January – 6th February 2018, those visiting Auckland city will get the chance to view a major retrospective of one of the most important artists to emerge in the latter part of the 20th century at the…
George Orwell’s 1984 coming to Auckland
Another great exclusive just announced by the Auckland Arts Festival team for 2018 – George Orwell’s 1984. View the promotional clip here.
New dates for Gibbs Farm tours 2018
This property is the most sought after creative venue in New Zealand and is regarded by many as the world’s best sculpture park. Featuring works by leading contemporary sculptors such as Andy Goldsworthy, Sir Anish Kapoor and Richard Serra, the…