Live Art in the Square

Arrive at 10am to enjoy a diverse collection of emerging and established artists, sculptors and painters from the Auckland collective, as they paint, sculpt and create art in full holiday spirit - a chance to snag a Christmas bargain as all the artwork on show will be available for sale.

Plus - MC Ellen Moana and DJ Blazem will be presenting an epic line-up of entertainment throughout the day, including special guest performances from Hiphop crew AKLA and Blanc Phase - performing rap, street dance, popping and beat box - with a twist of magic.. and mind hacking!

From 2pm you can put your name in the hat to compete against the pros in the ultimate speed-painting Art Battle Taster, with on-the-spot auctions and prizes!

Check out the Resene Colour Station, filled with giveaways, plus one lucky visitor is guaranteed to WIN a $250 Resene voucher! 

Get your Christmas creative on in the Playcentre Creativity Zone at the kid-friendly Nature Table, with Shared Canvases, Mosaic Wall and more.

Meet the Artists Collective Include: Logan Moffat, Dominique Victoria, Vjekoslav Nemesh, Sean Hurst, Mark Whippy, Dylan Huata, Joel Nicholls, Shafnaz Shiraz, Lukasz Ograbek, The Smol Painter, Ellen Moana, Jamie Boynton, Freddy Zwigen, Logan Bow, Paul Brunton, Rashi Shandiliya, Orion Mabelle, Liam Downes, Pauline Gough, Justin Liu, Ian Caddy

Proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.