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headland SCULPTURE ON THE GULF 2011 takes place on Waiheke Island, Auckland, from January 28th to February 20th.

The leading sculpture exhibition in New Zealand headland is located on a spectacular coastal walkway on Waiheke Island and includes new sculptures from renowned and emerging artists curated by respected selectors. 2011 will be the fifth biennial event and is set to include more works than ever before.    

headland SCULPTURE ON THE GULF captures the imagination. Innitiated in 2002 by the Waiheke Community Art Gallery organizing committee as a project that would inspire and challenge New Zealand sculptors. Also offering the Waiheke island community and visitors new experiences of art outside of traditional gallery spaces. Gallery members Graham Guthrie, Penny Ericson, Kay Peterson and Gallery director, Jackie O'Brien invited island residents and known supporters of NZ Sculpture Sue Fisher, Ruth Foreman and Jo and John Gow to participate in the development of a vision for this initiative and guide and support its evolution. Influenced by Sculpture by the Sea - they developed a uniquely Waiheke response to displaying large scale sculpture in the landscape. A team was gathered and the biennial event on the Matiatia to Church Bay walkway began. The successful Friends and Patrons scheme was pioneered by our founding benefactors and is integral to the success of the event today.

Over ten yearsheadland has fostered and supported New Zealand sculptors, both established and emerging artists. SCULPTURE ON THE GULF is unique in that it offers a grant to all selected artists. For 2011 headland is offering three new artist awards, headland 2011 Premier Award, $30,000, plus 2 Selectors' Merit Awards of $5000 each.

The inaugural successful 2001 event attracted 12,000 visitors over two weeks growing to 26,500 visitors in 2009. An important event on the New Zealand arts calendar, headland 2011 will run for three weeks, 28 January - 20 February.

Continuing as a charitable organisation, the exhibition is an initiative of the Waiheke Community Art Gallery. For information on donating, sponsorship or volunteering, please visit our SUPPORTERS page.

headland is open to the public with entry by a "gold" coin donation, for more information about attending go to our VISIT THE EXHIBITION page

2011 Selectors Panel

A curated exhibition, each sculpture is specially selected for the exhibition with attention to site locations. The 2011 selectors panel includes: 

• Trish Clark Chair person for the Advisory Panel for Public Art
• Heather Galbraith Senior Curator Art, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
• James McCarthy Executive Director, Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts

"headland is a freight train of artistic opportunity both for artist and visitor. Set in a beautiful location you will engage with dynamic site specificity, large crowds and the forces of nature. This year we will focus on artistic excellence and chose those works that engage with the site and contemporary practice in exciting and rigorous ways!" James McCarthy, selector, headland 2011

Exhibition Project Team

• Juliet Monaghan, Project Director                                     
• Jenny Smith, Project Co-ordinator                              
• Geraldine O'Sullivan Beere, Marketing and Communications            
• Simon McManus, Website Management / Emarketing                           
• Tony Thomas, Professional Fundraiser                         
• Geoff Goss, Head Installer/Site Manager

Juliet Monaghan:  Project Director

Juliet is multi- skilled across a range of disciplines including the creative arts, media and business. She is also involved in the corporate business arena as a consultant training senior executives for pitching international contracts. As an award-winning documentary filmmaker Monaghan is recognised for creating and implementing numerous creative projects and initiatives. Juliet was a cultural ambassador for New Zealand, nominated for this role due to achievement in the international performing arts. In 2004 Juliet completed a Bachelor of Visual Art at Auckland University of Technology majoring in painting and is a current Board member of Artist Alliance.

Jenny Smith: Project Co-ordinator

Jenny brings extensive project and event management experience gained in both public and private sectors. She has her own HR Consultancy practice, resides on Waiheke Island and is also a member of the Jassey Dean Trust organising committee.

Geraldine O'Sullivan Beere: Marketing and Communications

Geraldine, founder of McManus Tourism Communications, has more than 20 years experience in communications in New Zealand, Australia and Singapore. Previously an award-winning business journalist, covering tourism and export sectors. Geraldine was contracted to headland SCULPTURE ON THE GULF WAIHEKE ISLAND 2009 gaining outstanding editorial using her skills and networks. Significant national coverage was inspired and developed. Internationally headland 2009 was reported in Australia, Canada and Japan.

Simon McManus: Web Marketing

Simon has over ten years experience in marketing, management and information technology roles for the tourism industry Simon has a developed a keen understanding of what inspires interaction online. Simon aims to inspire passionate supporters and visitors to headland through creation and management of a dynamic web presence.

Tony Thomas: Fundraiser

Tony has an extensive background in advertising and marketing. Career highlights include senior roles with Mackay King Advertising, which later became Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, He was National Board Director, General Manager Auckland, National Strategic Planning Director and worldwide Account Director for Lion Nathan.

Tony has been a significant part of Team New Zealand's fundraising success ultimately being responsible for its marketing, branding and sponsor fulfilment programme. Tony has set up a sponsorship consultancy with the STW group offering advice on all aspects of sponsorship working with WRC Rally of New Zealand, Team New Zealand, Trans Tasman Netball, Rob Waddell, Scott Dixon, Repco, and other one off consultancies.

 Geoff Goss: Head Installater

Geoff has been responsible for the technical management and installation of some of New Zealand's major outdoor events. For example: Tareitonga Sculpture Symposium; the Millenium Celebrations Wellington; New Zealand International Arts Festival, from 2000 - 2008; Taupo, Christchurch, Tauranga, Taranaki and Wanaka Festivals; and currently heads the team for the installation of the New Zealand Tourism rugby ball in Paris and London. He has the skills and experience crucial for the installation and site management of the art works along the challenging Matiatia walkway site, most of which is difficult access requiring expertise and "know how".

Geoff was head installer for headland 2009 and his expertise proved invaluable lifting standards of execution and ensuring ease of installation of works.

Committee Members

Kay Peterson (Chair), John Gibb (Treasurer), Sue Biggs, Linda Chalmers, John Collings, Sally Ewer, Roger France, Christine James, Geoff Land, Susan McCarthy and Allan Tattersfield.

Kay Peterson Chair headland 2011 Committee

Kay has been with headland SCULPTURE ON THE GULF through five events. A retired businesswoman, she is a patron of the visual arts and actively involved in governance of community arts organisations. Kay owns and manages Te Whau Garden, exhibiting sculpture on Waiheke Island.

John Collings LLB (Hons)

John is a barrister and solicitor practising as a commercial lawyer in Auckland, specialising in corporate and commercial advice, mergers and acquisitions. John has been involved in the organisation of two headland SCULPTURE ON THE GULF exhibitions.

Sue Biggs Volunteer Coordinator
Sue has 40 years experience in education as a teacher and in senior management. She has worked with students and teachers across all areas of the art curriculum. Sue was involved as one of the volunteer coordinators for headland SCULPTURE ON THE GULF 2009.

Linda Chalmers Director Waiheke Community Art Galllery, Dip. Journalism, Dip. Public Relations, Dip. Arts Admin.

Linda has over 20 years experience in the visual arts arena in both dealer and community gallery environments. Prior roles include national and multinational corporations in public relations, front line customer service, training and corporate communications. Past President Rotary Club of Parnell.

Sally Ewer

Sally until recently was owner and director of Peacock Ridge Wines Ltd. She has worked extensively as a Public Relations Advisor, primarily in the New Zealand public service. She is currently Chairperson of the Waiheke Women's Business Group and a previous New Zealand Board member of the international women's charity, Dress for Success.

Roger France B.Com, FCA

Roger is a Chartered Accountant and a director of a number of major New Zealand companies (including Air New Zealand and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare) and is Chancellor of The University of Auckland.

John Gibb (Treasurer)

John worked as an engineer with the State Hydro Department before co-founding Trigon Plastics Ltd as Technical Director. Interests include boating, computers, music; a long time supporter of the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, headland SCULPTURE ON THE GULF and the Waiheke Community Art Gallery.

Christine James

After 30 years of working in Advertising in the UK, latterly managing 27 offices across Europe, Christine has now retired on Waiheke Island to pursue her interest in Contemporary Art. Currently studying for her BA Philosophy of Art at Auckland University. 

Geoffrey Land B.Arch (Hons) Fellow NZIA. Registered Architect

Geoff is a practising architect and exhibiting artist. He was facilitator for the public sculptures in the lobby of the Price Waterhouse Coopers Tower and is a co-owner of an olive estate and the Owhanake Barn which offers an Artist in Residence programme in association with the Waiheke Community Art Gallery. Geoff was on the committee for the SCULPTURE ON THE GULF 2007 & 2009.

Susan McCarthy Chair Waiheke Community Art Gallery, B.S. Business

Susan is currently co-owner and marketing business manager for Kennedy Point Wines on Waiheke Island. Prior to moving to New Zealand in 2006, Susan worked in Retail Buying and Management at Liberty House Stores in Hawaii. As Chair of the Waiheke Community Art Gallery she finds great satisfaction in the contribution the gallery makes to Waiheke's vibrant community. 

Allan Tattersfield M.Com.  

Owner of Walker and Hall and director of Pan Pacific Petroleum. Supporter of Waiheke Gallery and long time collector of NZ art, including kinetic works. Involved in headland SCULPTURE ON THE GULF 2009.