Art Walk Information 2025
Welcome to the Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2025 Art Walk, a unique opportunity for your students to explore and celebrate their creative expressions through visual arts! This year’s theme, 'My Language Looks Like…' encourages tamariki to visually represent the languages, cultures, and identities that make them who they are.
Who Can Participate?
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Primary Schools from across Auckland.
- Teachers will register their classes to join the Art Walk.
What Is the Art Walk?
The Art Walk is an interactive exhibition of student-created artwork displayed in the heart of the Festival. Using the theme 'My Language Looks Like…,' tamariki will create artwork that visually expresses how their culture, language, and identity look and feel to them.
These works will be displayed along a designated walking path leading to Aotea Square as part of the Whānau Day Festival on Sunday, 9th March 2025. It’s a beautiful chance for students to showcase their creativity in a public space and be part of a larger community celebration.
How to Participate?
1. Teachers – Register Your Class
2. Create the Artwork:
Students will explore the theme 'My Language Looks Like…' in class and create an artwork that reflects their own interpretation. Encourage tamariki to think about:
- What does my culture look like?
- How can I express my language visually?
- What colors, shapes, or symbols represent who I am?
3. Submit the Artwork:
Once completed, teachers will be contacted about submission details. All works should be submitted by February 2025 to ensure inclusion in the Art Walk.
4. Attend the Festival Whānau Day (9th March):
Come along with your students and whānau to see their work displayed! Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities, live performances, interactive stations, and a chance for students to celebrate their artistic contributions.
Curriculum Connection:
The Art Walk aligns with the New Zealand Curriculum by encouraging:
- Creative Thinking through visual arts.
- Cultural Appreciation by exploring students' diverse heritages.
- Language Learning by fostering an understanding of how language and identity are expressed beyond words.
Festival Passport & Activities:
Students will also receive a Festival Passport for Whānau Day, with fun, interactive tasks linked to their artwork. As they explore the Art Walk and other festival activities, they’ll collect stamps to complete their passport!
Key Dates:
- Artwork Submission Deadline: February 2025
- Festival Whānau Day: Sunday, 9th March 2025, 10am – 4pm at Aotea Square
Contact Information:
For any questions or further details, please contact Carla Gordon – education@aaf.co.nz