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Anne Noble's Wilhelmina Bay, 2003
The Wellington City Council's art collection includes around 340 traditional and contemporary artworks. You can view some artworks in the following Council buildings:
- Council reception and the Committee meeting rooms, 101 Wakefield Street
- Wellington Central Library
- the Town Hall
- Michael Fowler Centre.
Search the Collection Online
To search for an artist's work and its location, or browse the collection online, use the Gallery search:
History of the Collection
Wellington City Council started buying artworks in 1882. In the 1960s, the Council decided to get artworks for and around its public buildings.
The Furnishings Art Collection Policy was drafted in 2001 and as a result:
- the Art Collection Advisory Group was formed
- an acquisitions budget was set up
- a more concentrated approach to purchasing contemporary work by Wellington-based artists was put into action.
Furnishings Art Collection Policy (2001)
Aims of the Art Collection
There are many aims in having and collecting for this art collection, including:
- increasing the public's awareness of Wellington's artistic heritage
- developing and maintaining a collection that reflects Wellington's Maōri and European heritage, and ethnic and cultural diversity
- supporting and promoting local artists
- enhancing Council's public spaces (such as public libraries, recreation and service centres).
Art Collection Advisory Group
Councillor Ray Ahipene-Mercer meets with a panel of contemporary arts advocates including Heather Galbraith, Greg O'Brien and Simon Morris. The panel:
- makes recommendations to Council about buying new artwork, donations and gifts
- provides guidance on the collection and how it is displayed in and around Council buildings
- makes sure that the aims of the Furnishings Art Collection Policy are met.
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More Information
Arts Advisor
| Phone: | (04) 803 8207 |
| Email: | arts |
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City Arts
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