Category: Art

Camera! Action! – The Sculpture Park Autumn Photography Competition starts today. Capture a scene or make your own.

Message from the Sculpture Park We invite all visitors to the park during the period 19th April -18th May 2025 to get their cameras out to capture images of the brief time when trees turn colour and the creative opportunities abound. Whether you glimpse an opportunity to take a photo that portrays the season or… Read More Camera! Action! – The Sculpture Park Autumn Photography Competition starts today. Capture a scene or make your own.

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Sculpture Park Workshops continue this Saturday, October 26. Many interesting topics over the summer.

Creative planting: choosing interesting plants for your garden and green spaces Join John Wakeling for a walk and talk about the variety of plants here in the park and their stories… get inspired to select a wider variety of plants for your own enjoyment of nature The workshop will last about 2 to 3 hours,… Read More Sculpture Park Workshops continue this Saturday, October 26. Many interesting topics over the summer.

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There’s lots going on at the Sculpture Park – Art, Dog day, coffee, Photography Comp., Mother’s day….

Welcome to The Sculpture Park Latest News There is plenty going on for the School Holidays – we look forward to seeing you here ! We have our next Dog Day at the Park on Sunday the 28th April, so bring along your four-legged friend and enjoy the Art-In-Nature Experience that is the Sculpture Park.… Read More There’s lots going on at the Sculpture Park – Art, Dog day, coffee, Photography Comp., Mother’s day….

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Can you hear a Ruru/Morepork at your house? Take time to celebrate them – New Exhibition at the Sculpture Park 9 and 10 July.

Project Ruru takes flight. Book your tickets now for the opening celebration for a fun-filled ruru weekend or come along during the July school holidays to find the roosting rurus. https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/project-ruru-takes-flight-tickets-350828335997 This July, 15 sculptural interpretations of ruru are landing at the park. We are joining forces with the National Bird of Prey Centre—Wingspan and… Read More Can you hear a Ruru/Morepork at your house? Take time to celebrate them – New Exhibition at the Sculpture Park 9 and 10 July.

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Applications for Funding for Creative and Performing Arts Projects closes 14 March.

Waikato District’s Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) is seeking applications, until noon on 14 March, from local individuals or groups that need financial support towards creative and performing arts projects. Since its inception in 1995, Waikato District Council has administered the funds for the district on behalf of Creative NZ. The Assessment Committee encourages candidates who might… Read More Applications for Funding for Creative and Performing Arts Projects closes 14 March.

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Would you like to be involved in the Art-in-Nature Arboretum Trust?

Invitation to the community from John and Dorothy, current owners of the Sculpture Park and Waitakaruru Arboretum. “Together with a panel of supporters, we are in the process of setting up a charitable trust to ensure the park’s future.  The key to an effective and enduring trust is a good quality board and committed volunteers… Read More Would you like to be involved in the Art-in-Nature Arboretum Trust?

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