The sculptors and sculptures are selected in several ways depending on the project. The Trust purchased Chris Booth's Peacemaker sculptures outright to mark the centenary of the Botanic Gardens. It was involved in commissioning Neil Dawson for Ferns. It called for expressions of interest from sculptors for the Botanic Garden sculpture walk project. The Lambton Quay Sculpture Project called for submissions from both emerging and professional sculptors.
Sites are important.
The sculpture walk in the Botanic Gardens is the Trust's largest project so far. Sites were selected within the gardens so sculptors' submissions were site-specific. The Navigator was selected for its prominence but also for its relevance to Henry Lang, to whom the three sculptures involved are dedicated. The Trust has a group of advisors separate from its arts advisors to broaden its resources. These people have expertise fields such as business, film and cultural issues.