Sculptureum plans birthday bash

Sculptureum is celebrating its fifth birthday with a full day’s programme of activations, exhibitions, workshops, tastings and talks on Saturday, September 24.

Joining in the party will be a range of local and national partners, including Māpura Studios, Makita, Sarah Dwyer Perfume, Life Education, Resene, Charlies Gelato, 8Wired Brewery, Fire and Emergency, Morris & James and Mt Cook Alpine Salmon.

A spokesperson says the day’s events have been designed to appeal to the whole family. The celebration was to have been held in March, but was postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Sculptureum boasts 1.4km of accessible pathways, where visitors can experience the gardens in full spring bloom, walk alongside the resident animals and birds, and discover the ever-growing collection of three-dimensional objects crafted from wood, ceramic, glass, metal and other materials. Vineyard tours will also be scheduled.

Sculptureum was founded by Anthony and Sandra Grant in 2017 as a place to share their passion for art and creativity with the community. It has grown both in size and offering. The site is home to a vast display of art, seasonal gardens, an 11-acre vineyard, the award-winning Rothko restaurant and the casual eatery, Freddie’s Outdoor Kitchen.

Ticketholders will have access to Sculptureum’s Galleries and Gardens on the day, home to more than 650 works of art from local and international artists.