Wellington's preeminent outdoor sculpture exhibition Banks Shoes Shapeshifter is a key visual arts feature of the New Zealand International Arts Festival.
Wander at will to view inspiring sculptures set amongst the trees, flowers and stream of the beautiful Civic Gardens, and indoors at TheNewDowse just over the road.
Shapeshifter features sculptures from over 60 artists, including top New Zealand sculptors Para Matchitt, Don Driver, Graham Bennett, Tanya Ashken, Peter Nicholls, Jenny Smith and Robert Hague, as well as exciting emerging artists.
You’re welcome to pack a picnic, and join in the music events, guided tours and evening openings planned. All works are for sale.
Shapeshifter 2008 brought the Smiling Windmills to the public's attention and they were eventually purchased for public display.
Proud to be part of the NZ International Arts Festival 2010
TheNewDowse and Civic GardensLaings RoadLower Hutt
Daily 10am - 5pm. Thursday 10am - 8pm
$5 per adult. Accompanied children Free
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Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Date: Friday, February 26, 2010 - Sunday, March 21, 2010
Whoever you are, wherever you come from, TheNewDowse will stimulate your creativity and make you see the world in a whole new way!
Unwearable celebrates 15 years of ideas and creation by Lisa Walker, a New Zealand jeweller who has forged an international career from Munich, Germany.
The Love Shack is set on the cliff face of Fitzroy Bay on the outer reaches of Wellington Harbour, 15 minutes from Eastbourne by road, 2 minutes 50 seconds from Wellington Airport by helicopter
Spend your lunch time with world class performers. The Operatunity 2010 lunchtime concert programme is the most exciting yet with some old favourites and lots of new ones.
