Art Day for Gender Equality

Sunday 9 March 10:30am-5:30pm
FREE Entry

1001 Spheres is a public sculpture by Chiara Corbelletto, dedicated to gender equality in Aotearoa New Zealand. The sculpture is located in the beautiful Monte Cecilia Park and is the catalyst for Art Day for Gender Equality.
The Arts House Trust in collaboration with 1001 Spheres project is celebrating International Women’s Day with an inspiring day of poetry, art, music and conversation. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of International Women’s Day and is being celebrated globally with the campaign theme of ‘accelerate action’.

1001 Spheres sculpture was commissioned by Auckland Council to mark 125 Suffrage Whakatū Wāhine - the 125-year anniversary of women’s suffrage. Located in Monte Cecilia Park, this vibrant sculpture is a celebration of Aotearoa New Zealand’s evolving journey towards gender equality, diversity and empowerment.

1001 Spheres speaks to the theme of gender equality through several defining features. The vibrant corona of spheres at the core of the sculpture emanates energy and a joyfulness of spirit. It suggests the countless spheres of activity, influence and self-determination that everyone should be able and free to occupy, unrestricted by gender identity. Every component of the sculpture is designed with the language of circles, the ideal form to represent inclusivity and equality.

Art Day for Gender Equality has a great line-up events occurring at the site of 1001 Spheres sculpture in Monte Cecilia Park and at Pah Homestead.

10:30am: Start the day in a calm and mediative way with Ilenia and Giulia, founders of Art Yoga.

12:30pm: Gather at 1001 Spheres sculpture. Bring a rug and a picnic, or pre-order a lunchbox from Hill House Café and settle in for an afternoon of jubilant acapella singing and performance poetry. Lunchbox menu to be announced shortly.

1:00pm: A set list of uplifting songs performed by the fabulous SHE Choir

2:00pm: Award-winning poet Carrie Rudzinski hosts a dynamic poetry open mic.

4:00pm: Join us at Pah Homestead for cool refreshments and delicious antipasti followed by an exciting late afternoon programme, to be announced soon!