Apply to Exhibt in Sculpture in the Gardens

• “Submissions are accepted from any resident New Zealand artists.
• All types, shapes, sizes and forms of sculpture will be considered.
• We encourage works that respond innovatively to the garden setting, and tell stories about the Gardens. Examples could include messages about the environment, gardening and plants, how visitors use the Gardens, or how it relates to a specific garden setting.
• This is a long outdoor exhibition, with thousands of visitors. Your sculpture and its materials must be robust enough to withstand weathering and public viewing and interaction with the work. We won’t choose works that look to be unsafe or fragile.
• New sculptures are preferred but works that have already been exhibited might be accepted – let us know!”

“Applications are open now and close 14 February 2024. To enter, please complete the application form online.

Please include:
• A brief CV and/or biography and details of previous work.
• An artist statement about the proposal, including how this work will be robust enough for an outdoor exhibition and how it relates to the garden setting.
• A4 Concept sketches/photos (no maquettes please, however, photographs of them are permitted). Take care with the concept sketch – if selected it will be displayed in the Concept Gallery during the exhibition.
• Mark on the map provided any location suggestions
• If your sculpture is one of an edition, please provide details.

You will receive acknowledgement of your entry via email within five working days.”