Top 10 Reasons to Visit This Year's Aotearoa Art Fair
Published: Wednesday 2 April 2025
With under a month to go until the Aotearoa Art Fair, excitement is high for the biggest and most dynamic edition yet! Check out our top 10 reasons to visit this year.
See and Buy Contemporary Art
The Fair is the best place to start your art collection or expand on an existing one. Featuring a diverse array of works for sale, explore a wide range of mediums from painting to sculpture to works on paper, offering something for every taste and budget.
Celebrate at Opening Night
Celebrate at Auckland's biggest art night of the year! Experience a vibrant showcase of performance, music, and art. Tickets are selling quickly and are nearly sold out—book yours now for an unforgettable evening!
Learn Something New with Let's Talk Art
Explore a diverse range of engaging topics with insights from artists, curators, designers, and collectors as part of our 2025 Talks Programme, Let's Talk Art, presented by Aon, featuring 10 talks over 3 days. Hear from speakers, including Add and many others, discussing unique insights into the art world and beyond in a series of fun, informative, and engaging sessions.
Be Inspired by the Art
Whether you're an art enthusiast, a collector, or just a curious visitor, the Fair offers endless opportunities for inspiration. Engage with thought-provoking contemporary works from artists around the world, and let the creativity of the pieces spark your imagination and new ideas.
Go Big with Large-Scale Works at the Sculpture Trail, Presented by Viaduct Harbour
Explore the Fair beyond the Viaduct Events Centre at the Aotearoa Art Fair Sculpture Trail presented by Viaduct Harbour, featuring a lineup of extraordinary artists pushing the boundaries of three-dimensional work throughout the Viaduct Precinct and Wynyard Quarter. The Sculpture Trail is open to the public throughout the Fair. Set against the backdrop of Auckland’s beautiful waterfront, don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore art in a whole new dimension! While you’re there, explore the fantastic selection of restaurants, cafes, bars, and hotels in the Viaduct Harbour.
Meet the Artists
With artist talks happening at the Fair throughout the event, you can meet artists face-to-face and hear their stories, getting an insider look at their journeys, inspiration, and techniques. Join us at the Fair for lively sessions and explore the full lineup online.
Discover Emerging Artists
Discover new artists from Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, showcasing cutting-edge practices shaping contemporary art. From renowned masters to emerging talents, there's something for everyone. There are hundreds of works to explore and purchase, available at various price points.
Eat and Drink
The Store will cater the Fair Cafe and Bar with a range of gourmet sandwiches, salads, sushi, and drinks available to keep you fueled throughout your visit.
Support New Zealand Art
The Aotearoa Art Fair is a celebration of New Zealand's vibrant art scene. By attending, you are directly supporting local artists and galleries, helping to nurture and grow the country's creative community. Your participation makes a difference in promoting New Zealand’s art on the global stage.
Get Creative with Squiggla
The Squiggla Café is a creative making space on Level 1 – near the actual café! This Squiggla Making Space Project was developed by The Chartwell Trust to grow access to and participation in visual thinking and making. Creative experiences are important for confident creators and curious participants, so start inventing and creating with Squiggla at the Fair. Squiggla is designed for all ages to break away from familiar ways of making to invent new ideas and experience a sense of creative flow.
