Learner Programme
We are Bee in the City 2026 – Learner Programme The Learner Programme invites young creatives to design medium-sized Bee sculptures, adding imagination and creativity to the trail. What’s included: Your bee on display You Bee will take centre stage in an indoors city venue for the duration of the trail, giving the public a…
We are Bee in the City 2026 – Learner Programme
The Learner Programme invites young creatives to design medium-sized Bee sculptures, adding imagination and creativity to the trail.
What’s included:
- A 3D fibreglass Bee sculpture for your school to bring to life
- Attendance for two staff members at a briefing/inspiration event
- Inclusion in the high-profile city-wide art trail, featuring your sculpture on the app, website, and trail map
- A cross-curricular learning resource pack, with lesson plans, classroom templates, and activities
Your bee on display
You Bee will take centre stage in an indoors city venue for the duration of the trail, giving the public a chance to admire the creativity and imagination of your school or group. It will also be part of the farewell celebration, when all the bees – big and small – come together as a hive for one final goodbye before the trail ends.
While the large artist-designed Bees will be auctioned to find their forever homes, your Bee will be returned to you as a lasting keepsake – a treasured reminder of your participation in this inspiring, city-wide celebration of art, community, and creativity.
Timeline
Trail Live 14th September
Opening Celebration 15th September
Trail closes 8th November
Farewell Weekend 21st-22nd November
Charity Auction 26th November
Participation fee
The participation fee covers the cost of your sculpture.
- $300 + GST per school or group
- Additional fundraising commitment of $700 for the Life Flight Trust during 2026
Why Join?
Inspire creativity, teamwork, and learning in your students
Be part of a city-wide art trail, seen by thousands
Support a lifesaving cause that helps over 1,700 New Zealanders every year
Leave a lasting legacy – the sculpture returns to your school or group after the trail
Don’t miss out!
Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
How other schools & groups have benefitted
See how other schools and youth groups have benefitted from getting involved in Wild in Art events.
“Enormous impact. It has been the most talked-about project we’ve done for ages and has threaded through every layer of school life.”
— Joe George, Class Teacher, Astwood Bank Primary, The Big Sleuth 2015
