Nelson Art Festival - Sculpt Nature

Immerse yourself in nature at the Sanctuary and witness six artists from around Aotearoa create sustainable, ephemeral artworks using only natural materials.

Sculpt Nature was first launched in 2022 as a 9-day eco-sculpture symposium and competition hosted by the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary. The aim of the competition is to bring together the creative arts and conservation sectors through a symposium event that focuses on using natural materials. The sculptors’ work will inspire a greater connection between the public and the natural environment while spreading the message of ecosystem restoration to the wider community.

The week-long eco-sculpture symposium offers a great opportunity to learn about conservation with artist talks and workshops while you get a fascinating look behind the (arts) scenes with the sculptors creating their bespoke works on site. Please join us for the official winner selection and artist prize giving on Sunday 27 October.