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When thinking about a garden, plants and trees are foremost in many people’s minds but for the team at Sculpture in the Gardens it’s about the spaces and how art can complement and enhance the beauty of nature. Sculpture in the Gardens is now established as a major event on the New Zealand sculpture event calendar. Since the Friends hosted the inaugural show in 2007 this biennial exhibition has attracted 1.5 million people to view and enjoy great New Zealand sculpture.

Many works have been sold to collectors and there are now 17 works of excellent sculpture sited throughout these magnificent Gardens as part of the burgeoning permanent sculpture collection. We are committed to growing this great collection of New Zealand contemporary sculpture.

As a Patron your support goes towards artists’ stipends, the development of the exhibition and the acquisition of new permanent works. Sculpture in the Gardens has just announced the artists selected for our 2015/16 exhibition. We are delighted with the 20 works of sculpture that our 21 artists (one

collaboration) have proposed and are looking forward to hosting another exciting and inspirational exhibition. I believe in this event, and have supported it over the years and invite you to do the same.

Bill Burrill (QSM),

President, Friends of the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Kia ora

Your Patrons invitationSculpture in the Gardens is a biennial event hosted by the Friends of the Auckland Botanic Gardens

The Friends are committed to promoting outstanding New Zealand sculpture through the development of the Auckland Botanic Gardens permanent sculpture collection.

Sculpture in the Gardens is more than just a show of outdoor sculpture, it is a summer-long event featuring workshops, weekly guided artist walks, a children’s trail plus music on the terrace of the Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre every Sunday.

This biennial exhibition connects participating artists to art enthusiasts and buyers. Sculpture in the Gardens is free to visit, making these exceptional artworks accessible to everyone.

Kauri ($10,000)Become a Kauri Patron and receive a beautiful handcrafted silver kauri leaf brooch by renowned NZ artist Jim Wheeler.

Celebrate

Framed, signed prints of the winning artworks (McConnell Family Supreme Award and People’s Choice Award).

Preferential access to view and purchase the exhibition works.

Join us

Invitation for four to the special preview evening and the official opening party.

Invitation for two to our special Patron’s Dinner.

Complimentary two-year Friends of the Gardens membership for two.

During the show enjoy

A private curator’s tour with up to 10 of your guests.

Complimentary catalogues (10 copies).

Thanks

Receive recognition of your generous support in the Sculpture in the Gardens catalogue, exhibition website and receive a Kauri Patron certificate.

Kowhai ($5,000)Become a Kowhai Patron and receive a beautiful handcrafted bronze kowhai leaf brooch by renowned NZ artist Jim Wheeler.

Celebrate

Framed, signed print of the winning artwork (McConnell Family Supreme Award).

Preferential access to view and purchase the exhibition works.

Join us

Invitation for four to the special preview evening and the official opening celebration.

Invitation for two to our special Patron’s Dinner.

Complimentary two-year Friends of the Gardens membership for two.

During the show enjoy

A private curator’s tour with up to 4 of your guests.

Complimentary catalogues (4 copies).

Thanks

Receive recognition of your generous support in the Sculpture in the Gardens catalogue, exhibition website and receive a Kowhai Patron certificate.

Silver Fern ($2,000)Become a Silver Fern Patron and receive a beautiful handcrafted vitreous enamelled silver fern badge designed by Jill Segedin.

Celebrate

Preferential access to view and purchase the exhibition works.

Join us

Invitation for two to the special preview evening and the official opening celebration.

Invitation for two to our special Patron’s Dinner.

Complimentary two-year Friends of the Gardens membership for two.

During the show enjoy

Complimentary catalogues (2 copies).

Thanks

Receive recognition of your generous support in the Sculpture in the Gardens catalogue, website and receive a Silver Fern Patron certificate.

Supporter ($500-$2000)Become a supporter of Sculpture in the Gardens.

Join us

Invitation for two to the special preview evening and the official opening celebration.

During the show

Complimentary exhibition catalogues (2 copies).

Thanks

Receive recognition of your kind support in the Sculpture in the Gardens catalogue and website.

Join us in continuing to develop Sculpture in the Gardens and grow the permanent collection of excellent New Zealand Sculpture.

GerminationHelp us continue to develop the great biennial summer sculpture exhibition and grow the permanent collection of excellent New Zealand sculpture at Auckland Botanic Gardens. Here are the concepts that will be realised with your support for Sculpture in the Gardens 2015/16:

Bev GoodwinGirl Buoys

Bing DaweTitipounamu – A Necklace of Lost Gems

Chris MooreBird Songs

Garry Nash Weigh Point

Lucy BucknallThe Lesson

Marte SzirmaySeek

Natalie GuyKaresansui

Ramón Robertson Gravity Bag

Regan GentryThe Wood From The Trees

Richard WedekindTipping Point

Sam Duckor-JonesStrong Men Point Their Toes

Samantha LissetteBird Chairs

Graham BennettPush The Sky Away

James WrightTitle to be confirmed

Jamie PickernellKeep

Jeff ThomsonTruss (working title)

John Edgar Lens (working title)

John FergusonKhulu

Jonathan Organ & Jessica PearlessBlind (working title)

Llew SummersTo The End Of Love

B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y P R O U D LY I N C O N J U N C T I O N W I T H

Germination - the process whereby seeds, spores or ideas begin to grow.

YES! I want to help Sculpture in the Gardens germinate

Kauri ($10,000) Kowhai ($5000) Silver Fern ($2000) Supporter ($500 - $2000)

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Cheques may be included with the return of this form and made out to the Friends of Auckland Botanic Gardens Inc. or you can make a direct bank deposit to the following account number: 12-3011-0757619-00 (reference SitG surname).

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Thank you for your support. Together we will grow a wonderful collection of public art. If you know of anyone else who might be interested in Sculpture in the Gardens please add their contact details in the box below.

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