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.
Featured Profile
Ayla Wesley
I am a Tauranga based indie folk/rock artist and am passionate about sharing my sound and stories with you through my writing. I have melodies that are wavey and strong. I also enjoy implementing tempo changes, dynamic rhythms, and swelling vocals into my music. There’s a Tuesday, The Beths, Middle kids, and Stella Donnelly are some artists that have influenced my sound and writing. Read more about Ayla at her Creative Directory profile…
Creative Korero
Tauranga & Western BOP’s community arts, news and opportunities.
Bay of Plenty artist Alex Miln shortlisted for The Miles Art Awards 2022
Award-winning Papamoa based artist Alex Miln has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious The Miles…
Come one, come all – to the Tauranga Fringe 2022
The festival will have something for all the family – from a hula hoop party to pop…
Back to Black | Jacki Barklie
Jacki Barklie, artist and Creative Director of Tauranga’s newest working art studio Back Studio, is set to…
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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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