Art Shows 101

• When: Tuesday 17 February, 9am – 12pm
• Where: The Kollective, 145 17th Avenue, Tauranga
• Cost: $48 per person

Is this the year to get your art seen and sold? Art shows where artists present their work are taking place across the country, including one in Tauranga later this year. Whether you’re preparing for your first art show or want to feel more confident next time, this practical workshop will cover what’s involved in exhibiting and selling your work.

The workshop will be led by local artist Angela Maritz, whose career in New Zealand was launched 18 years ago through art shows. She has now taken part in over 45 local and international shows, so is well placed to provide practical guidance to help artists feel confident when presenting their work.

This workshop is suitable for emerging and mid-career artists working in any medium who are ready to take the next step and share their work with buyers in an art show setting.

WOW (World of WearableArt) Workshop

• When: Friday 14 November, 2.30 – 3.30pm
• Where: The Kollective, 145 17th Avenue, Tauranga, The Classroom

On behalf of Creative Bay of Plenty and the World of WearableArt, we are inviting artists, makers and toi mahi of all disciplines to a chilled kōrero and kai with Karl Chitham (WOW Toi Rakei Award co-judge) to hear some behind-the-scenes insights about this global creative platform and talk about some exciting new developments that the WOW Competition has to offer toi Māori artists in 2026.

The World of WearableArt team have worked hard to make WOW feel like a safe space for artists and creatives. Entries are open from November, and they’d love to encourage you to join this growing whānau and give it a go this year!

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