Ki te marama - Into the light
Urbanart places two dimensional art created by New Zealand artists into city landscapes, via electronic billboards, courtesy of oOh! Media and their "Giving Back" campaign.
Our Goal
Our goal is to present artwork to the public on a regular basis in at least three major New Zealand cities, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch with a minimum of 9 separate events or "showings" per year.
What we do
Young Urban Artist AwardThe award encourages further generations of artists and photographers to both create and learn their craft.
Young Artists will be invited to submit their work for consideration. A select panel of independent art experts, consultants and public gallery curators will choose the content and winner of each event. |
arTVox Parliament TVAvailable on the Parliament TV channel on Freeview 31, Sky 86 and Vodafone 86.
The programme began on 15 December 2021 and screens when the House of Representatives adjourns for a week or longer. |
The International Art ExchangeNow that we are curating a digitized collection of New Zealand art, we have the opportunity to cheaply and efficiently exhibit our cultural heritage overseas via the International Urban Art Exchange.
Our first Exchange was with with Finland and was held at the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts in Wellington in January 2020 with the Finnish exchange occurring in June. |
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New Zealand ratepayers own half a billion dollars worth of art.
These precious works are collected, catalogued and cared for by our council-owned collecting institutions. These museums, art galleries, archives and even libraries exhibit the works, when and where available space permits. Local government figures show the collection consists of at least 173,269 pieces, but like many countries, a lack of exhibition space means only a token amount, around 7 percent, is able to be shown! We're changing that. |
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Getting a coffee, catching a bus, boarding a plane, or waiting for your train.
Art for everyday, everywhere and everyone.
Board Members & Trustees
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Andrew Hagen, Creative Director
With support from the Wellington City Council, Andrew has married his love of art with his film and multi media knowledge to create the Urban Art Foundation. With more than 40 years television and film production experience, Andrew brings his years of local and overseas experience to this urban art concept. The owner of production companies in Hong Kong, the United States and New Zealand, he has garnered numerous awards for his creativity and production skills. Link. |
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Rocky Douché, Co. Director and Business Strategist
Rocky has an excellent knowledge of corporate governance. He is an accredited mentor with Business Mentors NZ (BMNZ) and the Pacific Business Mentoring Programme (PBMP). He has Directorships with a NZ biotech company now operating out of London and an internationally affiliated creative media company. He is past President of the NZ Federation of Independent Film Video & Sound Facilities Inc., and was a member of the NZ Music Promotion Committee. Rocky has received a number of awards for contributions to the NZ music industry. |
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Susanna Kalliomaki, Co. Director and Researcher
Finnish born, Ms Kalliomaki is the niece of Internationally renowned artist Manno Kalliomaki. Following her education in Finland and Italy, she moved to the United States and worked as a journalist for Finnish Television and later managed a Los Angeles post production house. Upon arrival in New Zealand, she worked at Film New Zealand. Her knowledge of art is extensive and she is enjoying her new immersion in the New Zealand art world. |
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Michael Stephens, International Art Consultant, Legal Advisor and Urban Art Foundation Trustee
Well known for his interest and involvement in the arts both locally and internationally, Wellington Media and Commercial lawyer Michael Stephens said, “I look forward to working with the directors and Urban Art team, to assist them to expand the reach of their exhibitions through additional sites in centers and to create more public engagement opportunities". Link |
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Deb Feast, Urban Art Foundation Trustee
Having lived in Wellington for the greater portion of her life Deb is a positive Wellingtonian at heart. Deb has worked in hospitality, event management, journalism, and television. She has held a number of senior managerial business roles and has experience in commercial property, human resources, marketing, and communication. As a long-standing Arts and Culture enthusiast, it is with pleasure that Deb joins the UAF team as a Trustee, and looks forward to making a positive contribution while furthering her knowledge in the Arts sector. |
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Rick Christie, Urban Art Foundation Trustee
Rick is a professional Director and Chairman with appointments in the public and private sectors. He has also spent considerable time working in the UK, Europe and Asia. He has been a champion of the Arts in NZ for many years and has supported Urban Art since its inception, as it brings many of our iconic artists into NZ living rooms and beyond. |
Advisory Board Members
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Karl Maughan, Art Consultant
One of New Zealand's most popular and recognisable contemporary artists, Karl is a Master of Fine Arts, who's work has been purchased by the Saatchi Collection, the Arts Council of England, Te Papa Tongarewa, Massey University and Te Manawa Art. He has had countless solo and group exhibitions in Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Link. Carmen Waiti Lilley, Ngati Porou, Digital Engagement Consultant
Carmen brings an extensive wealth of experience in digital design and engagement strategy, cultivated over 15 years of working in diverse UK creative agencies. Currently based in Wellington and contributing her expertise at Solnet (a key supporter of the foundation). Carmen is proud to be a part of the incredibly talented Waiti Mulholland whanau, a family celebrated for their accomplishments in music, dance, literature, and art. Carmen possesses a knack for merging creative talent, a deep love for the arts, and a flair for innovation. Ray Ahipene-Mercer, Founding Member and Consultant
Ray is a former New Zealand politician, who served as a Wellington City Councillor for the Eastern Ward, only the second Māori to be elected to the Wellington City Council and the first Māori to be elected since 1962. A guitar-maker, musician, and well-known environmentalist, one of the leaders of the Clean Water Campaign, which led to the end of sewage pollution on the Wellington coast. He was a candidate for mayor of Wellington in the council elections of 2007, the first Māori ever to contest the position and was runner up to the incumbent. |
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Grant Sheehan, Art and Photography Consultant
Grant is a multi award winning Wellington-based photographer and publisher. His photographs have featured in magazines and newspapers such as Condé Nast Traveller and the New York Times, and in over 20 books, including Landmarks-Historic Buildings of New Zealand; Cafés of the World, the internationally successful series A Place to Stay – Hotels of the World, Planet Penguin and ‘New Zealand Landscapes from Northland to Antarctica’. He has twice won the New Zealand Travel Photographer of the Year Award (2002 and 2008) with images from international assignments. His work has been exhibited widely in galleries and museums.His publishing company produces high quality books which are distributed throughout Australasia, Europe, Asia and America. Link. |
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Rob McGregor, Public Relations Consultant
With over 35 years experience in public relations and advertising, Rob McGregor has extensive industry knowledge and networks. Rob is the owner of Wellington-based public relations consultancy, Accentuate+ Public Relations. He and his wife Karen are art collectors and advocates for the arts. His clients include the Rodger Fox Big Band and the Young Jazz Band-it, the national secondary school jazz competition. He was, until recently, a director of Research For Life (formerly known as the Wellington Medical Research Foundation) and a trustee of Te Omanga Hospice from 2006-2015. In his spare time, Rob enjoys reading, motorsport, attending art exhibitions, and entertaining friends and family. Link |
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