Sunday 1 March • 9AM - 6PM • Free Event
Art Day for Gender Equality 2026
Hosted by 1001 Spheres
Join us on Sunday 1 March for an uplifting day of workshops, music, poetry and conversation.
Art Day for Gender Equality returns for its second year following the success of its inaugural event, once again celebrating gender equality through the lens of art and creativity.
Taking place in Monte Cecilia Park, at the site of 1001 Spheres — a public sculpture by Chiara Corbelletto — the 2026 programme unfolds from 9AM–6PM and includes workshops, performances, a poetry open mic, and culminating in a lively Art + Gender panel discussion at The Arts House Trust, Pah Homestead.
Stretch your body and your mind with morning workshops from 9am – 12:15pm. Bring a picnic, bring your friends and settle for an afternoon of uplifting entertainment in the park from 12:30pm. Then stroll up to Art House Trust for refreshments and an engaging panel discussion from 4pm.
Art Day for Gender Equality is a free and inclusive community event. Workshops and Panel are free but spaces limited.
Workshops from 9am
Performances from 12:30pm
DJ and powerhouse vocalist Sandy Mill
Soul-rock-gospel songs from Jubilation Choir
Performance poetry with Carrie Rudzinski, Marcus Mackenzie and Arihia Hall
Panel Discussion from 4pm
Panellists: artists Zena Elliott & Jack Trolove and gallerist Francis McWhannell
Workshops & Performances take place at 1001 Spheres sculpture
The Panel Discussion is at Arts House Trust, Pah Homestead
Parking is limited so plan ahead and use car-sharing or public transport where possible.
If you have special needs or require assistance please email hello@1001spheres.org.nz
Poet Grace Iwashita Taylor performing at Art Day for Gender Equality 2025. Photo credit Jinki Cambronero.
Guitarist Marco Peluso. Photo credit Dane Scott.
Members of SHE Choir. Photo credit Jinki Cambronero.
Audience at Art Day for Gender Equality 2025. Photo credit Jinki Cambronero.