Wellington Sculpture Trust

29/04/2026

is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2028 Collin Post 4 Plinths Project.

The successful artist receives $100,000 to realise four new works sited on the concrete forecourt plinths outside Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand, Wellington.

This call facilitates selection of the eleventh commission and will be in place for two years from early 2028.

The Collin Post 4 Plinths Project provides a prestigious opportunity for established and emerging artists through the reputation of the project, the quality of the artworks installed in previous rounds and the prominence of the site, one of the most visited in New Zealand.

Martin Basher’s Big Flowers for a Wild City (pictured) is currently on show until 2028.

Previous recipients of the award are: Sabine Marcelis (2024-2026), Ben Pearce (2022-2024), Yolunda Hickman (2020–2022), Ruth Watson (2018–2020), Kereama Taepa (2016–2018), Glen Hayward (2014–2016), Joanna Langford (2012–2014), Peter Trevelyan (2010–2012), and Regan Gentry (2008–2010).

This opportunity is open to New Zealand and international artists and the artist retains ownership of the work at the completion of the project.

Download the brief at sculpture.org.nz

30/03/2026

Fibre-optic Colonnade Car Wash

Location:
Shed 21,
28 Waterloo Quay,
Wellington, New Zealand

Running times:
Weekdays:
7:00-9:00am
12:00-1:00pm
3:30-6:30pm
8:00-11:00pm
Weekends:
11:00-2:00pm
8:00-11:00pm

Super cool new sculpture in Wellington, courtesy of the Wellington Sculpture Trust, if you haven’t seen Eddie Clemens’ Fibre-Optic Colonnade Car Wash yet, go check it out, nighttime is the most dramatic.

28/02/2026

PARK(ing) Day is on now!

Cuba street is alive with all sorts of cool stuff - 10am till 5pm today -

27/02/2026

Check out how creatives transform Cuba street parking spaces for one day!

Wellington Sculpture Trust’s PARK(ing) Day is happening this today till 5pm on middle Cuba street.

Bring the family and come and see all the action for yourself.

03/02/2026

“Getting it right”, Simon Wilson’s article on Kimi/You Are Here and the successes of the Wellington waterfront in the latest Listener.


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11/12/2025

29/11/2025

Thank you Seung Yul Oh for the beautiful new sculpture and the equally beautiful words and sentiment: Reposted from the artist
Kimi / You Are Here (2025)
Stainless steel, 5.5 m tall
Commissioned by Wellington Sculpture Trust

Kimi is like a drop of thought suspended in space.
It touches the ground lightly, mirrors its surroundings,
and invites those who draw near to pause, reflect,
and trace the invisible threads that connect us to place and to one another.

Kimi는 우주에 떠 있는 한 방울의 영감처럼,
가볍게 땅에 닿아 주변을 환히 비추고,
다가오는 이들로 하여금 잠시 머물며 사유하게 하고,
서로를 잇는 보이지 않는 실을 따라가도록 초대합니다.

This project is the collective result of many hands, minds, and hearts.
I extend my sincere thanks to the individual funders, supporters, engineers, fabricators, installers, and architects for their generous support and collaboration.

Wellington Sculpture Trust sought permission to place the work in the park from both the Council and mana whenua. “We are honoured that the Ahu Whenua Trusts: Wellington Tenths Trust and Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trusts have generously presented You are Here with a name and whakatauki to enrich the work’s context and significance.

Kimi (Seek) – signifies the actions to seek, look for, delve, search or hunt. ‘Kimi horoa, kimi Horapa (seek far and wide). This whakatauki advocates for extensive exploration and the pursuit of knowledge and understanding in a broad, sweeping manner.

“It captures the notion that one should not confine their exploration to known areas but should rather broaden their search to acquire diverse perspectives, comprehensive insights, and wisdom.

I hope it brings a sense of connection to many Wellingtonians and to those visiting the city.

10/11/2025

🚗➡️🌱 PARK(ing) Day 2026 — Applications are OPEN!

Bring your art out onto the street and help reimagine public space for a day. PARK(ing) Day transforms everyday parking spots into pop-up parks, installations, and creative experiences — right in the heart of Cuba Street.

Calling all artists, designers, collectives, students and dreamers:

Submit your proposal by 8 December 2025.

Download the brief + apply via the link in bio.
Successful projects receive $500 towards costs.

📅 Event Date: Saturday 28 February 2026

☔️ Backup Rain Date: Saturday 7 March

📍 Cuba Street, Wellington

Let’s spark conversation, play, colour and creativity in the streets ✨

Got questions? Email: [email protected]

06/10/2025

How would you transform a Cuba street parking space for one day?

The call for proposals is now open for Wellington Sculpture Trust’s 2026 PARK(ing) Day.

PARK(ing) Day’s mission is to use art and creativity to improve the quality of the urban human habitat… at least until the meter runs out!

- [ ] Each successful proposal receives $500 towards costs.

- [ ] Proposals due 8 December 2025

- [ ] PARK(ing) Day 2026 will be held on Saturday, 28 February

- [ ] Cuba street will be closed to cars during this event

Download the brief at sculpture.org.nz
Or email [email protected]

Images are just a few of the many highlights from PARK(ing) Day 2025

01/10/2025

Reposted from Calling all students! PARK(ing) Day 2026 is here and they want you to transform Cuba Street. Turn a parking space into art!

Submissions due: 8 December 2025
Whether you’re into installation art, performance, community engagement, or just have a wild creative vision – this is your chance to claim public space and make a statement about urban/installation design.

Download the brief at sculpture.org.nz/park(ing)-day

Questions? Hit up [email protected]

26/09/2025

Looking for something cool to do in Wellington?
Wellington Sculpture Trust features in an exhibition in Takina alongside the 2025 World Press Photography exhibition. On now until 5 October.

See maquettes and drawings of works from the Trust’s 42-year history, a chance to view the exceptional contribution the Trust has made to Wellington’s public spaces.

1. Maquette of Seung Yul Oh’s Kimi/You Are Here, for install in Waitangi park later this year.
2. Maquette of Anton Parsons’ Invisible City, 2003. Installed on the corner of Lambton Quay & Grey Street.
3. Scott Eady’s maquette for The Philanthropist’s Stone, 2015, located on lower Cuba St.