Wharf 2 Wharf
21 Feb to 21 March
|Queens Wharf to Silo Park (starting points)
Experience a LIVE Art Trail and Open Studio on Auckland’s waterfront. The MTA Collective comes together to celebrate our connection to people, place and moana (ocean). Meet The Artists at various outposts along the trail, inc the Moana Festival. Then it's exhibition time at Silo 6 Gallery!
Time & Location
21 Feb to 21 March
Queens Wharf to Silo Park (starting points)
About the event
The MTA Collective is bringing their creative energy to Auckland’s waterfront, with a vibrant lineup of some of New Zealand’s best-loved painters, sculptors and muralists. All the artists will be creating LIVE, working towards a group exhibition at The Silo 6 Gallery - with a collaborative theme celebrating our People, Place and 'Moana' (ocean). Aligned with the Moana Festival, this event will unfold over three consecutive Saturdays, starting from February 21st. You will discover 7 Art Zones spread across iconic locations from Silo Park, through Viaduct Harbour to Te Komititanga Square and Queens Wharf. Visitors can pick up a map from a Resene Creation Station and collect stamps along the way, exploring all the Art Zones for a chance to WIN a $500 Resene voucher. Featuring top creatives inc Paul X Walsh, Richard Coldicutt, Rashi Shandiliya, Logan Moffat, Vjekoslav Nemesh, Logan Bow, and Jamie Boynton, the event promises a mix of styles and mediums, with each zone offering a unique experience. Witness some of our finest emerging and established talent, as they bring their own splash of colour to the water's edge. In collaboration with the Moana Festival, the Auckland Shoreline Social on February 28th and March 1st will witness Em Wafer creating a large canvas LIVE on stage, while award winning artist Caroline Kelly will bring to life a portrait in real-time. Go in the draw to WIN a FREE portrait sitting - put your name and mbl number in the TIN to WIN!
Visit Caroline painting LIVE at Commercial Bay on Level 1 between 11am-2.30pm Sat 28th Feb
The Draw will be made at 2pm - Sitting 3pm-5pm
To reserve a LIVE sitting at Commercial Bay contact @carolinekellyfineart
First in first served!
LIVE Art Trail
Sat 21st, Sat 28th Feb & Sat 7th March - 11am-3pm
LIVE Open Studio @ Silo 6 Gallery
March 9th to 21st - 11am-3pm daily
Exhibition & Art Auction @ Silo 6 Gallery
Sat 21st March - 6pm-9pm
T&Cs
Clip your map at all 7 zones to enter the draw to win a $500 Resene Voucher. Show your completed map to a team member at the Queens Wharf or Silo Park Resene Station. The Winner will be randomly selected at the Silo 6 Gallery MTA Wharf 2 Wharf Exhibition on 21st March - Good luck!
MTA @ SILO 6
The excitement continues with the MTA residency at Silo 6 Gallery, as the artists will utilise the iconic space to fine tune their Works In Progress, from March 9th-21st - open daily to the public. This culminates in a finale exhibition on March 21st, a celebration of the Collective’s efforts, with MC, DJ and a silent auction of all the artworks - and your chance to own a piece of the action!
The event is shaping up to be a stunning celebration of Auckland's artistic spirit and the powerful connection between art, community, and the waterfront.
& SO MUCH MORE TO EXPLORE
Waterfront Creative Highlights & Links:
Moana Festival - 28th Feb - 15th March
inc the Auckland Boat Show, the Z Manu World Championships, the Moana Auckland Shoreline Festival and the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival - Visit: https://www.aucklandnz.com/moana
PUBLIC ART Silo Park - Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter features a vibrant mix of permanent and temporary public art, including the iconic Silo 6 exhibition space, the interactive Rainbow Machine installation, and Waka Moana sculptures. The area blends industrial heritage with coastal Māori narratives, featuring light-based art by Janine Williams and concrete etchings by Reuben Kirkwood. https://www.silopark.co.nz/art-trail
Viaduct Harbour - Discover moments of inspiration around every corner - public artworks to subtle design details by Graham Tipene, Amy Hawke, Justin Price, Peata Larkin and more..
https://www.viaduct.co.nz/arts-culture
Wharf to Wharf.. & Beyond - Auckland City is home to a wealth of public art, from Silo Park to Britomart, Aotea Arts Quarter and more. You will find a few pointers in the link to create your own experience.
https://heartofthecity.co.nz/article/art-helping-transform-city-centre
Huge thanks from our Meet The Artists Collective for all the incredible support - from Auckland Live, Heart of the City, Auckland Council Events, Precinct, Viaduct Harbour, Resene, That Kiwi Printshop and team Moana Auckland - you all rock!