SCAPE Public Art is announcing Executive Director Richard Aindow will leave the organisation in three months to become Chief Executive of The Court Theatre in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Graham Dockrill, Chair of SCAPE Public Art, thanks Richard for his leadership. “Richard has been an excellent Executive Director for SCAPE at a time of transition for the organisation, and we wish him well in his new role, which is a strong endorsement of arts leadership in our city.
Richard Aindow joined SCAPE Public Art two years ago and Mr Dockrill says that “over the last two years SCAPE has delivered strongly in times of economic uncertainty. We have a brilliant team in place and will continue to work hard to expand and deliver our programmes. We are excited to see how a new perspective will build on Richard’s hard work and continue to grow SCAPE’s presence as New Zealand’s leading producer of contemporary public art.”
Richard Aindow speaks passionately about his time at SCAPE. “As only the second Executive Director in the organisation’s 27-year history it has been a huge privilege to lead SCAPE Public Art. Although I will be sad to leave the team, I will certainly remain connected to the SCAPE whānau and community. I cannot wait to see new permanent artworks arriving across our city and region, adding to the 20 legacy works currently in public space. I also look forward to sharing the excitement of the SCAPE Public Art Season 2025 as a passionate observer.”
Richard Aindow is set to depart from SCAPE on 20 June 2025. To ensure a seamless transition and continued momentum, SCAPE has partnered with Brannigans to launch an executive recruitment campaign. Led by Brannigans’ experienced team, the process begins today to identify a successor who will drive SCAPE forward into its next chapter.