Global community sketching group exhibits at Parliament

From Thursday 11 December – Sunday 19 April, Te Papakura will host Showing the City – One Drawing at a Time, an exhibition celebrating observation, creativity, and the art of sketching. It is presented by Wellington Urban Sketchers, a group part of a global network of over 500 chapters dedicated to capturing the world around us through on-location drawing.

The exhibition will feature over 100 original sketches, including unique perspectives of Parliament’s iconic architecture and glimpses from inside the buildings.

Visitors will not only enjoy the artistry on display but also have the chance to take part in an interactive experience. A dedicated colouring-in and activity table will invite guests of all ages to engage with the exhibition and explore their own creativity.

This is the first time Wellington Urban Sketchers have exhibited together as a group, and Showing the City coincides with their 10^th anniversary. Many of the exhibited sketches will be available for purchase.

Join us at Parliament to celebrate the beauty of Wellington and the artistry of Urban Sketchers.

When: 11 December – 19 April

Where: Te Papakura, Floor 2, Executive Wing

Entry to Te Papakura is via Parliament’s Visitor Centre, ground floor of the Beehive. Please contact the Visitor Centre ahead of your visit to ensure it is open on the day of your intended visit. Email: tour.desk@parliament.govt.nz or Phone: 04 817 9503

About Wellington Urban Sketchers

·       Founded in 2016, the group meets monthly to sketch at a different Wellington location each time.

·       There are over 500 official Urban Sketchers groups worldwide, an annual Urban Sketchers Symposium which will be held in Toulouse, France in 2026. In New Zealand there are groups in Christchurch, New Plymouth, Dunedin, Auckland, and Napier.

·       Wellington Urban Sketchers is open to anyone with an interest in sketching. You can find them on Facebook.