Category: Art

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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Creative Communities Funding available

If you want to showcase local talent, run a workshop/course? You can apply for funding for a local creative event/ project for our community. Waikato District Council has the $s ready. Applications close next Friday August 23. A great opportunity. Check the details and/or call Lianne, the Community Development Advisor for a chat https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/creative-communities-new-zealand-funding-scheme Click… Read More Creative Communities Funding available

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Express your inner artist @ the Sculpture Park

The park is open 10 am to 4pm all of Easter Weekend.  Come out and  to enjoy nature’s Autumn bounty and be inspired to create temporary sculptures.  Share your photos on Facebook and Instagram #ephemeralart.    Entry $15/adult;$5/child Cash only (sorry no Eftpos) http://www.sculpturepark.co.nz The Sculpture ParkWaitakaruru Arboretum207 Scotsman Valley RdTauwhareRD 7 HamiltonWaikato 15kms east of… Read More Express your inner artist @ the Sculpture Park

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