Art & Industry Biennial Trust

The SCAPE Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public Space is New Zealand’s only international biennial dedicated to the exhibition of contemporary art in public space. It is organised and managed by the Art & Industry Biennial Trust.

The SCAPE Christchurch Biennial is the largest producer of new contemporary artwork in New Zealand – by both national and international artists. It plays a unique and important role as it is the only New Zealand biennial which focuses on commissioning new works of art, and has established a vital platform for both national and international artists to develop dynamic, lively and progressive artworks.

Held in Christchurch’s central city public spaces and supported through a range of partnerships SCAPE is fast becoming renowned for showcasing leading contemporary artists.

The Trust’s vision for the SCAPE Christchurch Biennials is to engage local, national and international audiences with outstanding new artworks in public space through partnerships with industry. Matching artist with industry, material, intellectual property and resources enables the production of new innovative artworks, attracting and involving communities in the exploration of contemporary art.

The organisation’s inherent partnership model also includes private and public galleries, the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu and other members of Christchurch’s Cultural Precinct.

SCAPE 2006, the 4th Biennial presented by Art & Industry featured 45 artists from 14 countries. SCAPE 2008 will be the fifth biennial and the 10 year anniversary of the Art & Industry Biennial Trust.

PO Box 763
Christchurch 8140
Christchurch

Region: Canterbury