Creative Directory
An ever-expanding reference for anybody involved in or interested in the cultural/creative life of our region. We encourage artists, organisations, event producers, educators, community groups, venues, and creative people of all kinds to submit a free profile.
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Grace Windey
My background is in sculpture and installation art, but I put concept before medium in all my work, giving me a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to making. Depending on the piece, I work in metal, textiles, paper, glass – you name it! My practice centres on blending the written word and my personal experiences into pieces exploring the impact of performance art fused with traditional craft.
Creative Korero
Tauranga & Western BOP’s community arts, news and opportunities.
Acorn Foundation donates more than $2M to the community
Thanks to their generous donor base, the Acorn Foundation announces distributions of more than $2M in grants…
Funding to Support Innovation in Arts & Culture
Do you have a great idea to enable arts, culture and heritage to thrive, but need some…
Māori Arts Intern Announced for Creative Bay of Plenty and Te Tuhi Mareikura Trust
Creative Bay of Plenty and Te Tuhi Mareikura Trust have welcomed emerging arts leader Arpége Taratoa (Ngāi…
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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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