Artsplalsh is a art festival dedicated to the students in Wellington region in New Zealand. Photo from wellington.govt.nz

Artsplash is a young people's arts festival that brings together primary and intermediate schools throughout Wellington to celebrate dance, music, drama, visual art and wearable art. They perform for their parents, whānau, friends and the public.

31 August – 4 September 2015

Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

A students chorus dressed in uniforms wave hands while singing at the Artsplash festival in Wellilngton, capital of New Zealand. Photo from wellington.govt.nz

Artsplash dance

3-4 September 2015

Various dance styles are performed by students aged 5-13 years old. Students choreograph and perform their own routines. Artsplash dance combine many genres including hip-hop, creative, jazz, cultural and ballet.

A girl is dressed in a creative way and with a white-colored mask on during the Artsplash festival in Wellington, capital of New Zealand. Photo from wellington.govt.nz

Artsplash music and wearable art

31 august – 2 September 2015

Music-making 'by young people, for young people' is at the heart of Artsplash. Thousands of young people perform at the Michael Fowler Center, accompanied by Wellington's Sinfonietta Orchestra, Chilton Amadeus Orchestra and the Artsplash Festival Band. Year 7 and 8 students present their Wearable Art creations in a colorful performance.

Visual art works by students' are on display during the Artsplash festival in Wellington, capital of New Zealand. Photo from wellington.govt.nz

31 August – 4 September 2015

For young visual artists, there's nothing like seeing their work displayed in a public exhibition. More than1,000 pieces will adorn the Renouf Foyer of the Michael Fowler Centre. Free entry.

A student exhibits self-made wearable art work during the Artsplash festival in Wellington, capital of New Zealand.[Photo from wellington.govt.nz]

Artsplash is made possible through the generous support of the Wellington Decorative Arts Society, and Multimedia Systems Ltd.

A boy adjusts his hat in front of a students chorus as participates the Artsplash festival in Wellington, capital of New Zealand.[Photo from wellington.govt.nz]

More information

Mary Prichard

Email: prichards@xtra.co.nz

City Arts team

Phone: (04) 499 4444

Email: arts@wcc.govt.nz