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Art Village Street Party & Tauranga Runway Launch
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub
Art Village Street Party, Tauranga Runway Launch & Village-Wide Art Extravaganza!
FREE FREE FREE!
Get ready for the most vibrant, flamboyant street party of the year!
Mark your calendars for a spectacular day of art, culture, and community celebration. We’re not just launching one thing, but SEVEN incredible artistic experiences, all in one day!
Here’s the Schedule – Don’t Miss a Thing!
9:30 AM: Official Blessing & Launch of the Tauranga Runway
Witness the historic unveiling of nearly 100 metres of stunning public art! This permanent installation features 8 artists sharing powerful stories of Whenua, Kotahitanga, Haurora, and Whakapapa.
Please stand to the side of the road and not on the artwork prior to the blessing.
10:00 AM: SIX Exhibition Openings & Gathering
Immediately following the blessing, the party continues as we throw open the doors to six unique exhibitions across the village!
And the Fun Continues with…
Live Music: Enjoy performances from the Mount Maunganui College Street Band, Tauranga Boys College, and Jack Dusty’s Ukulele Group.
Street Entertainment & Stalls: A buzzing atmosphere with fun for the whole family.
Village-Wide Fun: Explore, discover, and celebrate our incredible creative community!
Featured Exhibitions:
The People’s Gallery: 117 Group Show – The Art Buying Stampede
Put on your crash helmets! This is the Bay’s largest art buying frenzy. Grab a small, original artwork (30cm square) for just $117. With 165 works last year, you won’t want to miss this!
Okorore Ngā Toi Māori – Te Kohinga Atua – The Toi Shenanigans.
Experience the powerful debut of a collective of Toi Paematua graduates and their beloved kaiako, Lila Te Kani. United by mātauranga Māori and a passion for creative expression.
Pothouse Gallery – Pyromaniacs Annual Ceramic Show.
A cash-and-carry exhibition celebrating five local potters and their unique styles. Meet the artists and take home a beautiful, handcrafted piece.
The Incubator Gallery – Nik Williams: Journeys.
Immerse yourself in textured acrylic paintings that capture the breathtaking beauty of the New Zealand landscape, inspired by Impressionism and David Hockney.
Imprint Gallery – Pam French: Mystic Blue.
A beautiful exhibition celebrating water, light, and mountains. 50% of sales go to the Homes of Hope Charitable Trust.
The Artist Window – Gallery – Brand New Works.
Discover fresh paintings, sculptures, prints, and jewellery from over 40 incredible artists. The perfect place to find your next treasured piece.
