Schools Exhibition

The Schools' Exhibition showcases collaborative works, created by students from primary, intermediate and secondary schools across Auckland. The exhibition is staged in the historic underground fort which offers a unique space for schools to exhibit. Selected high schools are also given the opportunity to exhibit above ground.  

Bringing school art to a wider audience

The exhibition offers students an opportunity to have their artworks displayed alongside professional sculptors at a nationally significant event and have them viewed by thousands of visitors. Over 1,200 students contribute to the collaborative artworks on display at any given event, making this a true celebration of the creative prowess of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s youngest artists.

Click here for the Schools Booking Form

 

2025 Exhibiting Schools

A record 21 schools have been selected to participate in our 2025 Schools Exhibition!
The event showcases the imagination and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s youngest artists and continues to surpass expectations at every event. 

Exhibition Prizes

This year we are delighted to offer three prizes to schools for the most outstanding and collaborative artwork submitted by a participating school in each of three age categories. Prizes are awarded to expand and develop the winning schools’ art programmes. Click here for more information on this year's prizes.

Primary school prize: $500
Kindly donated by Park Supplies & Playgrounds

Intermediate school prize: $500
Kindly donated by Lidgard Shades

There is also a high school prize of $500 and three 'Highly Commended' prizes of $200 each.


Our 2025 exhibiting schools:

Devonport Takapuna Kāhui Ako: 
Devonport Primary School, Bayswater School, Vauxhall School,
Stanley Bay School, Belmont Primary School & Takapuna Grammar School

Auckland Normal Intermediate
Bayfield Primary
Bayswater Primary
Belmont Primary 
Birkenhead College
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Devonport Primary
Glenfield Intermediate
Kristin Junior School
Long Bay College
Marlborough Primary
Milford Primary
Monte Cecilia Catholic Primary
Remuera Intermediate
St Leo's Catholic Primary
Takapuna Grammar School
Te Atatū Intermediate
Vauxhall Primary
Wakaaranga Primary
Westlake Girls High School


NZ Sculpture OnShore is extremely grateful to the talented teaching staff who work so enthusiastically to devise the school art installation and to deliver a memorable art experience for participating students. Thank you!

Did you know..?
By booking a School Tour you get first right of refusal
to participate in the next event as an exhibiting school! 

Click here for the Schools Booking Form

  • Pakiwaitara o Matariki: Carving the Matariki Story (7 North Shore Schools) 

  • Belmont Primary, Find Your Way

  • Birkenhead College, ComFORT

  • Campbells Bay Primary, Not Self But Service

  • Devonport Primary School, Ma te huruhuru ka rere te manu

  • Green Bay College, Stories

  • Kristin School, The Land We Stand On

  • Long Bay College, Culture - local and personal

  • Milford Primary School, Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari ke he toa takitini

  • Monte Cecilia School, Mount Aspiring

  • Ponsonby Intermediate, Korowai 

  • Remuera Intermediate School, Schooling Fish

  • Stanley Bay Primary School, Fantastic creatures in our moana

  • St Leo's Catholic School, Icons and Whenua

  • Takapuna Grammar School, Kaitaki Creatures And Lost Things

  • Vauxhall Primary School, Ko Wai Ahau? Who Am I?

  • Wakaaranga School, Lizard Lounge