Nine To Noon Sculpture competition to mark re-opening of Art Gallery
Nov 9, 2025
Charlotte Davie, the Director of Wellington City Gallery Te Whare Toi, shares exciting details about the gallery's upcoming reopening and a significant outdoor sculpture competition. She elaborates on the specific site for the sculpture, highlighting the challenges of durability and visibility. Davie emphasizes the search for skilled sculptors who can tackle these technical demands. With a timeline leading to a 2027 unveiling, this ambitious project promises to enhance the iconic Civic Square, reflecting the city's vibrant art scene.
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Civic Reopening To Re-Energise City
- Wellington's reopening of civic institutions is timed to re-energise the city with the gallery, library and town hall reopening in sequence.
- Charlotte Davie frames the gallery as central to bringing dynamism back to Tanako Civic Square for residents and visitors.
Site Chosen For High Footfall Impact
- The selected sculpture site sits between the new Corten auditorium and the Heritage Building on a pre-designed but unused sculpture terrace.
- The location anticipates heavy pedestrian flow from the library and demands a work that engages people at street level.
Design For Weather And Elevated Site
- Do design outdoor sculptures to withstand wind, salt, heavy rain and bright sun when proposing for this site.
- Also account for a narrow, elevated platform so the work should prioritise vertical presence and durability.