Creative Directory
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Shayden Taylor
I am a spatial designer passionate about placemaking, user experience, installation design and redeveloping underutilized urban spaces to allow positive change. I am a sonic and ceramic artist and graduated from Massey University Wellington, New Zealand, with a Bachelor of Spatial Design with A-class honours. I have recently moved back home to Tauranga and am on the lookout for any work opportunities.
Creative Korero
Tauranga & Western BOP’s community arts, news and opportunities.
Tauranga community Christmas trees at the Historic Village
The Incubator Creative Hub, in conjunction with Tauranga City Council, Classic Builders, and The Historic Village are…
After Dark Urban Light Festival
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Exhibit at the Art Street Fair!
Artists, this is for you! Art Street Fair are looking for artists who want to exhibit and/or…
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CBOP Projects & News
Changes Ahead at Creative Bay of Plenty
The Board of Trustees of Creative Bay of Plenty has announced that General Manager Eric Holowacz, who joined the team after the May 2020 Covid lockdown, is concluding his role…
READ MORE Chorus Cabinet Art Project 2021
This opportunity is now closed. Another round of the Chorus Cabinet Art project is upon us! It’s about that time! We’re excited to announce we’ve teamed up with Chorus and…
READ MORE Give a little. Create a lot.
Creative Bay of Plenty wants to ensure a highly creative spring and summer—and we could use your help to make it great! Our non-profit organisation believes in the transformational power of…
READ MORE Upskills Pathways Workshops
Digital Marketing for Creatives Creative Bay of Plenty has teamed up with Face UP Now to deliver the first series of workshops in the CBOP Upskill Pathways. These professional development…
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