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Arts

Find out about artwork that's on display, our arts programmes, getting advice and applying for funding.

Public art

Public art is all around the city and gardens, including sculptures, memorials, and street art.

Toi Pōneke Arts Centre

Toi Pōneke Arts Centre is a home away from home for our city's vibrant creative community.

City art collection

Our art collection includes more than 500 traditional and contemporary artworks.

Projects and opportunities

Find out about artist residencies, exhibition opportunities, and how to submit a public art proposal.

Support and advice

Get advice from our Arts Advisors, find out about our policies and strategies, and learn how we select public art.

Creative Hoardings pilot programme

The Creative Hoardings programme has been developed in response to an increase in hoarding being installed across the city as the number of constructi...

Colour In Welly

Each week we’ll be uploading a new colouring competition featuring World Famous in Wellington icons.

Aho Tini 2030: Arts, Culture and Creativity Strategy

This strategy combines the review of the 2011 Arts & Culture Strategy, together with the original Aho Tini principles (2018), to give new direction fo...

Events and festivals

View the events that Council runs and promotes every year.