4 October 2025

Sculpture Festival 2025

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is proud to present the 6th annual Sculpture Festival. A showcase of object, contemporary jewellery, and outdoor sculpture.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Location
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central

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