Hundertwasser HQ launches community campaign

For the past six weeks Hundertwasser HQ has been hiding behind papered-out windows, preparing for the launch of the Hundertwasser Art Centre community fundraising campaign.

Originally set-up to inform Whangarei ratepayers and residents about the project, the new purpose for the revamped HQ is simple and clear;

“The Hundertwasser Art Centre won the referendum” says HQ manager Jenny Hill “now we need to raise the money to build it.”

Inside, HQ has undergone a complete facelift, but the trademark colour and creativity remains. “Tutukaka artist Carolyn Radford has created a huge fundraising gauge. We’ll be colouring it in as the money come in. A beautiful and very visual way to show everyone exactly where we’ve got to, every week.”

Another local artist, Bridget Oakley Stevens has created a 2.4m square ‘Tree of Life’ featuring hundreds of leaves and flowers. The tree was designed to give special recognition to all donors of over $100, acknowledging their names in gold on a leaf or flower of their choice.

Hundertwasser HQ reopens at 10.30am on Saturday 24th October. Organisers are promising live street music and art at this community-led, community- focussed event.

“Come along to our relaunch” says Jenny “and join our celebration. Bring the kids, we’ve got fun activities planned. After all, it’s all about their future in Whangarei.”

Hundertwasser HQ re-opens
10.30am Saturday 24th October. 

Bridget Oakley Stevens has created the beautiful ‘Tree Of Life’ for the revamped HQ. Bridget recently moved to Whangarei from Waiheke and says she is just “so chuffed” to have been asked to produce this painting for the project.