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Explore outdoor art trails
Public art in Auckland city celebrates the creativity of local artists and the diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau. Plan your own personal art pilgrimage or check out these outstanding pieces of public art that show different faces of the city.
Explore art in the open air with a geo-location tool to guide you
Plan your own personal art tour at He Kohinga Toi and discover our city through a new lens this summer.
Supporting our vibrant arts and culture sector
Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee has approved 28 applications for grants totalling $422,546 through round one of the 2022/2023 Regional Arts and Culture grants programme.
120,000+ return to city centre on Fridays and Saturdays in May
Fridays and Saturdays in May saw the highest consistent numbers of people coming to the city centre - Karangahape Road to the waterfront - since before Auckland’s August 2021 lockdown.
City centre beats the blues with City of Colour
Polished and ready to welcome returning Aucklanders, City of Colour brings more than 50 light and art installations to the city centre from 6 to 22 May.
World-class arts, eats and beats are back on the menu at Elemental AKL
Auckland’s favourite mid-year festival, Elemental AKL returns this July with a sensational season of curated experiences celebrating the unique culture, cuisine, and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Regional Arts and Culture Grant supports arts sector during challenging times
Regional Arts and Culture Grant funding has been allocated to support Tāmaki Makaurau's arts sector.
Creating art through cleaning – a Christmas makeover coming to Nelson Street laneway
A new creative artwork will emerge in the Nelson Street laneway just in time for Christmas.
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Fashion Week vibrancy spills into Auckland's streets and squares
Aucklanders are invited to an exciting schedule of free events wrapped around NZ Fashion Week, which kicks off on 24 August.
Iconic event brings zero waste to center stage
The ASB Polyfest Auckland Secondary Schools Māori & Pacific Islands Cultural Festival has succeeded in saving tonnes of waste from going into landfill.
Mural celebrating culture and diversity adds colour to Tāmaki Makaurau street
Local artists and tertiary art students have collaborated to create a new piece of large-scale art that celebrates the culture and diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Going West Festival launches ‘Different Out Loud’ season
Going West Festival has announced a brand-new approach to celebrating live poetry with Different Out Loud, a collection of thoughtful video collaborations between Aotearoa poets and filmmakers.
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki takes Māori art to the world with release of new virtual tour
Auckland Art Gallery has released a multi-sensory and immersive virtual tour of Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art enabling people everywhere to enjoy highlights of the groundbreaking exhibition.
Poetry inspired by nature, made with nature
Elizabeth Welsh, recently announced as Auckland Council’s Artist in Residence for 2021, wants to quite literally bring a piece of Āwhitu to her poetry.
Lockdown collaboration project to be permanent part of oral history collection for Auckland Council Libraries
A collaboration project between Auckland Libraries and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage launches a five-part podcast series today to commemorate one year since the level four lockdown.
Final week to apply for Creative Communities Scheme
This week is the last chance to get applications in for Auckland’s Creative Communities Scheme funding for the 2021 winter season.
