Sculpture on the Green

Sculpture on the Green is an outdoor exhibition celebrating the creativity, talent and character of artists living and working on the Tūtūkākā Coast and across Northland.

Visit this open-air gallery at Tūtūkākā Marina Green from 12 December 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This event is proudly sponsored by: Whangārei District Council, Mariner Insurance, Robinsons Asphalt, ABD Group, Erin Farrow and Waiparore Luxury Accommodation.

Featuring sculptural works by local artists, Sculpture on the Green brings together a diverse range of creative practices, materials and perspectives. From stone, timber and uku to mixed media and contemporary sculptural forms, the exhibition reflects the artists’ connections to whenua, moana, culture, community and the distinctive natural environment of the Tūtūkākā Coast.

Exhibiting Artists:

Shane Hansen — Visual Artist, Sculptor & Designer Akke Tiemersma — Ceramic Artist Constanza Nightingale — Visual Artist & Tattooist David Rendu — Sculptor Dorothy Waetford — Māori Ceramic Artist Vicki Graham — Visual Artist Garry O’Garra — Wood Sculptor Donn Salt — Sculptor Grant Lahood — Sculptor Paul Harris — Artist & Sculptor Steve Moase — Visual Artist

Sculpture on the Green is designed to be more than a collection of artworks. Across the summer, a programme of complementary creative events will provide opportunities to meet artists, discover local studios and experience creativity happening across the Coast.

Join the mailing list to stay up to date with Sculpture on the Green event announcements, artist talks, studio visits, art trails and other creative happenings throughout the summer.

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