Christchurch's Arts Centre Sculpture Festival opened on Saturday 10 October, offering free entry to more than 300 works by over 70 artists from across Aotearoa. The exhibition runs until Monday 26 October.

The seventh annual festival brings together object art, contemporary jewellery and outdoor sculpture. Small-to-medium works are on display in the Great Hall daily from 10am to 5pm, while larger pieces in the North Quad can be viewed anytime.

Curators Melissa Reimer and Ryan Dewsbury have selected established and emerging artists. Every sale supports both the artist and Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, making the exhibition a fundraiser as well as a free spring outing.

Festival details: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/sculpture-festival-2026/