Stations of the Cross

Notes: Due to a number of reasons, Stations of the Cross will not be exhibiting in 2010. The show will not go on. This Easter you may indeed seek to find solace and meaning at the Hamilton Gardens but the gates will be locked and there shall but be no way to traverse. But don't choke on your Hot Cross buns just yet. Stations of the Cross is planning to be back in the Hamilton Gardens for 2011. If you would like to exhibit , please make contact.

Stations of the Cross, in 2011 will be exhibiting for the 7th year of Exhibition. In 2009, 3500 people soaked up the atmosphere of the Hamilton Paradise Gardens under moonlight and stars to commemorate the Easter festival. A solely outdoor event, unique to Hamilton, the Stations Collective invites artists to explore each event in the last hours of Jesus Christ�s death, from the last supper to the resurrection. The Stations in 2011 will again be a range of reflective, static, moving and provocative art installations. There is the likelihood of the Chinese garden being available for art, with a Chinese flavoured stations occurring in that space New artists are looking to exhibit as well as the classic Stations artists. Jane Martindale will likely make a well received return to exhibiting after her study in Canada. A meaningful experience for all people of Hamilton, art lovers, religious, spiritual ... or not, is always guaranteed.

Coffee will again be complimentary. love coffee. more machines and happy baristas too.
Dates & Times: Sunday 17th April - Sat 23 April, 2011
Hours: 8pm to 10pm (last entry)
Cost: $5 door charge, including a complimentary coffee! (Cash only. Sorry, no eftpos available.)
Location: Hamilton gardens.
Stations access available both in gate A or B
Artists: To be confirmed.
Weather: The exhibition is designed for the odd shower or two - but will not be open if the rain is persistent or heavy. You can text the weather cancellation line, late avo of each day for an exhibition up date - text 8244 and input the code - soxweather (texts cost 20cents)
Posters: (2009)
Sponsors: Hamilton

Hamilton Comunity Arts Council

Creative NZ

Hamilton Gardens
Audio: Audio Tracks and commentary may be downloaded from the audio page.

Stations of the Cross is now in its 6th year of Exhibition. Last year 3500 people soaked up the atmosphere of the Hamilton Paradise Gardens under moonlight and stars to commemorate the Easter festival. Unique to Hamilton in the outdoors, the Stations Collective invites artists to explore each event in the last hours of Jesus Christ’s death, from the last supper to the resurrection. The Stations will again this year be a range of reflective, static, moving and provocative art installations. New this April will be access to the Japanese Garden for an enlightening meditation as well as an ANZAC tribute on the open green. Leafa Wilson, artist and curator of Waikato Musuem, is for the first time too, exhibiting a new work for the Resurrection. A meaningful experience for all people of Hamilton, art lovers, religious, spiritual … or not, is also guaranteed.

Supreme coffee will again be complimentary. love coffee. more machines and happy baristas too.