WHAT’S ON: FAIR PROGRAMME
The Aotearoa Art Fair programme offers a compelling blend of activities alongside the gallery presentations. Experience ‘Let’s Talk Art’, the engaging talks program, live performance art, large-scale sculptures, interactive workshops and more.
LET’S TALK ART
Following the sell-out success of last year’s Let’s Talk Art programme, it’s back with an exciting new line-up presented by Aon. Featuring 30 artists, designers, collectors, and thought leaders across eight engaging talks over three days you won’t want to miss!
AOTEAROA ART FAIR SCULPTURE TRAIL PRESENTED BY VIADUCT HARBOUR
From the 16 April until the 14 May, Viaduct Harbour presents the Aotearoa Art Fair Sculpture Trail. Featuring a lineup of 9 extraordinary artists pushing the boundaries of three-dimensional work on display throughout Viaduct Harbour. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore art in a whole new dimension.
LOTUS HOUSE PARTY
Lotus Auckland brings you Lotus House Party — a curated space celebrating bold design, innovation, and craftsmanship. Echoing Lotus’s legacy of pushing boundaries on and off the track, The Lotus House Party highlights objects that blur the lines between art and design, showcasing the work of leading and emerging creatives from across the region.
HORIZONS: EMERGING ARTIST SECTOR
Presented by Chapman Tripp and curated by Becky Hemus, Horizons is a new section of the Fair designed to highlight new emerging talent from across Aotearoa and the Pacific
OPENING NIGHT
Get ready for Opening Night, Auckland’s biggest art event of the year! Join us on the glittering Viaduct Harbourfront on Thursday, 1 May, from 5 to 9 PM for the celebration. The hottest ticket in town—an evening dedicated to toasting Aotearoa’s vibrant art community.
ARTIST TALKS
Step into the creative process with our popular Artist Talk series, where artists share the stories, inspirations, and experiences behind their works. With a range of perspectives and personal insights, these talks offer a unique opportunity to connect with the minds behind the art on display. Image: Emily Hartley Skudder, courtesy the artist and Jhana Millers Gallery
FAIR DINING
Browsing and buying art is hungry (and thirsty) work. With our wide range of food and beverage options, we’ve got you covered. This year, we are delighted that our Fair Cafe and Bar will be brought to you by Savor Group, serving food by The Store alongside beverages, Champagne Pommery, Two Rivers Wine, Four Pillars Gin, and illy Coffee. Image: Rob Tucker, courtesy the artist and ARTIS Gallery.
SQUIGGLA MAKING SPACE
Hands-on activities for all ages that activate imaginative and inventive ideas. This Squiggla Making Space Project was developed by The Chartwell Trust to grow access to and participation in visual thinking and making.
TOURS
Join one of our art experts for a free guided tour of the Fair. Discover the stories behind key artworks, gain insider insights, and deepen your understanding of the pieces on display.
LAMPLIGHT BOOKS POP-UP
A pop-up art bookshop by Lamplight Books offers publications spanning art, design, architecture, fashion, and cultural commentary.
