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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 profile.

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Tauranga Porcelain Artists Association

The Tauranga Porcelain Artists are a group of enthusiastic women who meet each Thursday at the Art and Craft Centre in Elizabeth Street West in Tauranga…. Read more

Creative Patapatai

Interviews with fascinating local painters, film-makers, dancers, photographers, poets, writers, musicians, and the friends and neighbours from our Creative Directory.

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Creative Kōrero

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Creative Kōrero is your space to share our region’s community arts news and opportunities.
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What we do.

Connect. We connect creatives to organisations, creatives to projects and audiences to events.Upskill. We direct the sector to resources, toolkits and skills providers for a more sustainable creative eco-system.Support. We lead and co-deliver the Toi Moana strategy, administrate funding, and conduct peer mentoring for projects and ideas.Promote. We share sector stories, events and initiatives so that our entire community can participate in more arts and culture, every day.

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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…
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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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Creative Connections Lunch

Creative Bay of Plenty and Our Place Magazine invite you to share a meal, exchange ideas, and build a creative community with us in the Western Bay! We’re gathering artists,…
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