Art Battle CBD

Art Battle Auckland CBD is a fun free and interactive audience event - and it is back for a New Season!

Art Battle is the planet’s biggest LIVE painting competition across 70+ cities worldwide. 12 artists battle it out over 3 rounds of fast paced creativity.. & the audience decides!

FREE TICKETS: You must register for entry - and to use your phone to vote & bid ; )

Snag yourself a bargain as all the artwork will be for sale at the silent auction at the end of the night.

Top DJ’s MC surprise guests give-aways great vibes and so much NZ talent all under 1 roof!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The 2024-25 Art Battle Auckland Champion and acclaimed painter Vjekoslav Nemesh is returning as guest Spotlight Artist for the evening. His large canvas will also be available at the silent auction.

WILDCARDS: There will be 2 wilcard spots available - put YOUR name in the hat and challenge the artists!

CALL TO ARTISTS: Get your applications in now - spots are filling up fast for the new season - apply online at artbattle.com/artists

NB: Please advise your Auckland region when applying for any of the listed community battles - we will try to allocate you to the nearest battle to your region.

Art Battle Auckland CBD is an Alcohol Free All Ages event

Friday August 22nd

Doors @ 6:00pm / Painting @ 7:00pm

Ellen Melville Centre

2 Freyberg Place Auckland CBD Auckland

Art Battle Auckland events are FREE

100% of art sales goes directly to the artists

This couldn't happen without our fabulous partners at The Ellen Melville Centre The City Centre Targeted Rate Auckland Council Heart of the City Eden Park Resene Crown Fine Art Barfoot & Thompson and our supporters That Kiwi Printshop The Framing Studio Print Art and Party Direct