Sculpture Festival 2025
Sat 4 - Sun 19 October 2025
Time
10.00AM – 5.00PM
Venue: Great Hall and North Quad
Free
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is proud to present the 6th annual Sculpture Festival—a vibrant showcase of object art, contemporary jewellery, and outdoor sculpture by some of Aotearoa’s most exciting artists.
This year, we welcome a completely revitalised curatorial team. Curators Melissa Reimer and Ryan Dewsbury bring a bold new vision and fresh perspectives; almost one-third of the 55+ festival artists are new in 2025.
Explore over 200 works, from intimate handcrafted objects to striking large-scale installations, across a range of materials and styles—perfect for collectors, art lovers, and the simply curious.
- Great Hall: Discover small-to-medium pieces daily, 10am–5pm
- North Quad: Wander among larger works anytime
Every piece tells a story - and every sale supports both the artist and the future of The Arts Centre. As a major annual fundraiser for Te Matatiki Toi Ora, your support helps keep Ōtautahi Christchurch’s unique creative hub thriving.
Acknowledgements
Ngā mihi to the Silversmiths’ Guild of Canterbury for the use of the jewellery cabinets.
Sculpture Festival 2024 Highlights
Creative Workshops
During opening weekend, join an artist-led creative workshop.
Sculpture Festival: Kids Clay Sculpture Workshop
Sunday 5 October 2025 School of Art
Respond to The Arts Centre's architecture and art you see in the Sculpture Festival to make clay sculptures of your own. Find out more
Create a Clay Vessel with Jane McCulla
Saturday October 4, 2025 School of Art
In this workshop, participants will create a vessel from two slabs of clay. Find out more
Now you See Me!
Sunday October 5, 2025 School of Art
Join Tatyanna Meharry and Carrie Dingwall and create a series of small dimensional works based on exploring the diverse and secretive lives of native moths. Find out more
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Sunday 21 September - Sunday 5 October 2025 School of Art
Respond to The Arts Centre's architecture and art you see in the Sculpture Festival to make clay sculptures of your own.
Sculpture Festival: Kids Clay Sculpture Workshop
Sunday 5 October 2025 School of Art
Respond to The Arts Centre's architecture and art you see in the Sculpture Festival to make clay sculptures of your own.
Ōtautahi’s Next Top Rocket
Monday 29 September & Friday 3 October 2025 School of Art
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Paint & Sip Workshops
Sunday 21 September - Sunday 5 October 2025 School of Art
Respond to The Arts Centre's architecture and art you see in the Sculpture Festival to make clay sculptures of your own.
Sculpture Festival: Kids Clay Sculpture Workshop
Sunday 5 October 2025 School of Art
Respond to The Arts Centre's architecture and art you see in the Sculpture Festival to make clay sculptures of your own.
Ōtautahi’s Next Top Rocket
Monday 29 September & Friday 3 October 2025 School of Art
Who will make Ōtautahi’s Next Top Rocket? All it takes is a clean plastic bottle (1.5-2L), persistence, and some help from Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre. Get ready to launch your own rocket!