Artworks in public places are usually situated outdoors and are designed to enhance community spaces. This page links to information and examples of public art in Christchurch.
Public art in Christchurch
- Art photos
- Memorials and statues photos
- Memorials, clocks, fountains and landmarks
- Statues photos
- SCAPE public art photos
SCAPE Public Art
SCAPE Public Art installs free-to-view public art in Christchurch. SCAPE have gifted 9 permanent artworks and commissioned more than 160 temporary works. A public art walkway, an education and community engagement programme and a series of public events have raised the profile of public art and enhanced the city.
SCAPE Public Art Season 2018 runs from 6 October to 17 November.
- Like SCAPE on Facebook
- Follow SCAPE on Twitter
- Follow SCAPE on Instagram
- Look at SCAPE’s images on Flickr
Read our posts on SCAPE 8 and SCAPE 7 in 2013.
Public art resources
- Public Art in Central Christchurch
- This publication was created to locate and document the works of art that are publicly owned in the central Christchurch area. The project has focused on the area within the four Avenues. For the purpose of this study a work of art has been defined as a memorial, sculpture, fountain, or mural, that is publicly owned. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu.
- Christchurch Art Gallery
- Information about exhibitions at the Christchurch Art Gallery including those in public outdoor spaces.
- What is that?
- A blog showing example of public art, street art, and graffiti in Christchurch.
- Heritage in the city
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Captain Cook statue. Flickr File reference: CCL-2012-11-20-IMG_9833 Christchurch City Council page on clocks, memorials, statues and fountains making up the public art in and around our city.
- Artworks in Public Places Policy
- Christchurch City Council’s policy with the stated purpose:
To enhance the public spaces of the City of Christchurch by the introduction of artworks into the city environment as a means to enhance city and community identity and to promote the city as a centre of artistic and cultural excellence.
- Creative New Zealand Creative Communities Funding Scheme
- The Scheme
supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within their specific geographical area as well as for defined communities of interest.
