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SUMMARY:Humans of Tauranga Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Nau mai\, haere mai! You’re warmly invited to Humans of Tauranga\, a community art exhibition for World Homeless Day (10 October). \nArt from our community\, made by people who have experienced homelessness and those who stand with them. \nCome and spend some time with the work\, and the stories behind it. \n  \n OPENING NIGHTThursday 8 October\, 5.30pm \n EXHIBITION OPENFriday 9 – Saturday 17 October\, 10am – 3pm (closed Sunday) \n 117 Willow Street\, Tauranga \nFREE ENTRY\, everyone welcomePop in\, enjoy the artwork and stay for a cuppa
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/humans-of-tauranga-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:117 Willow Street\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Original Art Expo and Jensen Supreme Art Award 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Society of Artists\nThe Tauranga Society of Artists is proud to announce its upcoming Original Art Expo and Jensen Supreme Art Award\, taking place from Thursday 1 October to Sunday 4 October 2026. Held at the Tauranga Boys’ College Gymnasium\, this highly anticipated event will showcase an impressive collection of over 500 original artworks\, affirming its status as the largest art expo in the Bay of Plenty. \nThis is also the biggest event on the Tauranga Society of Artists’ annual calendar\, where 30 Society members are shortlisted for the Jensen Supreme Art Award. Come along and see if you agree with the judges! \nWith a membership exceeding 350 artists\, the Tauranga Society of Artists is the region’s largest collective of creatives. This year’s Expo promises a vibrant display of art across a range of genres and mediums. Art enthusiasts and collectors alike are invited to celebrate incredible creativity\, chat with the artists\, enjoy live art demonstrations and perhaps add to their art collections. \nEvent Details\nDates: Thursday 1 October – Sunday 4 October 2026\nTimes: 9.00am – 5.00pm (Sunday 9.00am – 3.00pm)\nLocation: Tauranga Boys’ College Gymnasium \nEvent Highlights\n– Jensen Supreme Art Award – View the shortlisted finalists and winning artworks.\n– People’s Choice Award – Sponsored by Gordon Harris – The Art & Graphic Store. Visitors can vote for their favourite artwork and go in the draw to win an original piece of art.\n– Cards & Fine Art Prints – Selected participating artists will have cards and fine art prints available for purchase.\n– Guest Exhibitor – Tauranga Floral Art joins the Expo\, adding an exciting dimension with their exquisite floral displays.\n– Art in Action – Watch artists demonstrate techniques in oils\, acrylics\, watercolours\, pastels and more. Meet the artists\, ask questions and see artworks come to life. \nThe Tauranga Society of Artists extends heartfelt thanks to its sponsors: Paper Plus Bethlehem and Pāpāmoa\, Gate Pā New World\, Farmer Autovillage\, Heartland Bank\, Palmers Bethlehem\, Landmark Homes\, Harrison Frames and Digiprint. Their generous support has been instrumental in making this event possible. \nThis year’s Art Expo promises to be a memorable experience\, set in the spacious and well-lit environment of Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium\, with ample parking available. Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in a diverse collection of beautiful\, original and affordable art. \nFor more information\, visit www.taurangaart.com or email expo@taurangaart.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/original-art-expo-and-jensen-supreme-art-award-2026/
LOCATION:Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium\, 664 Cameron Road\, Tauranga South\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260909T225008Z
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SUMMARY:Time In Motion - The Kinetic Art of Ian Howell
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nWith a background bridging mechanical engineering and project management\, Ian’s practice centres on “visible thinking”. His moving sculptures expose the gear trains and microcontrollers driving each movement\, combining industrial precision with materials like layered plywood\, bamboo\, polished metals\, gold foil\, and optical clear acrylic. \nThe exhibition is arranged across four immersive zones throughout the gallery: \n• The Nature World: Organic cycles brought to life in timber\, featuring the sprawling Breathing Forest and the unfurling red fronds of Koru. \n• The Machine World: A celebration of mechanical wit\, featuring the playful Dancing Clock\, aircraft-inspired mechanisms (Wasp 1830)\, and timepieces running anticlockwise. \n• The Radiant World: Light and shadow intertwine through gold-gilded botanicals\, textured ripple patterns\, and custom-coded LED rings. \n• The Performance World: Moving beyond the traditional dial with flowing liquid-LED animations\, wide-format sand motion\, and freestanding transparent desk clocks. \nWhether you are fascinated by mechanical clockwork\, digital design\, or simply curious about how things work\, TIME & MOTION offers an engaging look at the intersection of engineering discipline and artistic motion. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World. \nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday 25th of September – 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Licensed Bar onsite\, and everyone is welcome. \nOn display in The Incubator Gallery and Studios from the 26th of September to the 17th of October 10am – 3pm. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/time-in-motion-the-kinetic-art-of-ian-howell/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260908T010848Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Mind
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThe project pairs local artists with people living on the dementia journey. Artists spend time listening to their stories\, learning about their lives\, memories\, passions and experiences\, and then interpret those stories through their own artistic practice. \nThe resulting artworks provide a unique opportunity for the community to see beyond a diagnosis and connect with the person\, their story and their identity. \nThe local artists involved in this year’s exhibition are:\nBronwyn Copeland\nSteph Harlan\nAnne Shirley\nLynette Fisher\nJayna Caudwell\nLaura Penny \nDementia affects individuals\, families and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. As awareness and understanding become increasingly important\, Artful Mind provides a creative way to challenge misconceptions and reduce the stigma surrounding dementia. \nThe exhibition aims to remind us that dementia does not define a person. People living with dementia continue to have stories\, experiences\, relationships\, personalities and things that matter deeply to them. \nThrough Artful Mind\, participants have the opportunity to:\n– Share their stories and have their experiences represented through art\n– Celebrate their identity and individuality\n– Connect with and inspire local artists\n– Have their voices and stories heard in a meaningful way\n\nThe artists and wider community have the opportunity to:\n– Develop a deeper understanding of the lived experience of dementia\n– Challenge stereotypes and reduce stigma\n– See the person beyond the diagnosis\n– Build greater empathy\, connection and understanding \nArtful Mind is more than an exhibition. It is an invitation to look beyond dementia\, discover the stories behind the artwork\, and see the person who is still there. \nArt has a way of finding what memory leaves behind. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World This exhibition launch preview is Friday 25th September – 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Licensed Bar onsite\, and everyone is welcome. \nOn display at The Peoples Gallery from the 26th of September to the 17th of October 10am to 3pm. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/artful-mind/
LOCATION:The People’s Gallery – Toi ka rere\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
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SUMMARY:Kiln God Exhibition - Pot House Gallery Group Show
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nWe invited potters and ceramists to create their own guardian figures to watch over our brand-new tabletop kiln. The response? Incredible. Now you can see them all at The Pot House – and take home one of your very own. \nFor centuries\, kiln gods have been placed near fires to protect the firing process and bring good fortune. In China and Hong Kong\, Yao Shen is enshrined in temples near kilns\, where potters pray\, burn incense\, and leave offerings. In ancient Greece\, Athena herself was called upon to oversee successful firings\, while mischievous kiln demons were said to punish poorly fired wares.  \nIn Western studios today\, potters often handcraft their own playful or personal guardians from leftover clay\, placing them on or near the kiln as symbols of hope\, superstition\, and skill. \nNow\, these timeless protectors are ready to find new homes.  \nWhether you place one by your fireplace\, beside the heat pump\, or somewhere it can quietly watch over your whānau\, a kiln god brings a little warmth and a lot of character. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World This exhibition launch preview is Friday 25th September – 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Licensed Bar onsite\, and everyone is welcome.  \nOn display at The Pot House Gallery from the 26th of September to the 17th of October 10am to 3pm. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/kiln-god-exhibition-pot-house-gallery-group-show/
LOCATION:The Pot House Gallery\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260826T044806Z
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SUMMARY:Wairua | Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Maraea Timutimu and Tania Lewis-Rickard\nWairua\nOpening Thursday 10th September 2026\, 5.30pm\n117 Willow Street\, Tauranga Moana \nWairua brings together the practices of Maraea Timutimu and Tania Lewis-Rickard through an exploration of kōkōwai as a shared medium. \nThis exhibition creates a space for experimentation\, allowing each artist to work with the material in ways that reflect their own practice\, ideas and ways of making. \nKōkōwai becomes the point of connection between two artists\, while allowing difference to remain. Through the addition of wai\, the material shifts\, moves and responds\, creating new possibilities. \nIn Tauranga Moana\, where whenua and wai continually meet\, Wairua explores what can emerge when two practices come together—sharing a material\, while remaining distinctly our own. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/wairua-exhibition/
LOCATION:117 Willow Street\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260908T012841Z
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SUMMARY:Something Human by Mathew Johnson and Ila-Rose Hepetema
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nTheir works provoke\, resist\, and explode\, each piece igniting the next until the gallery becomes a chain reaction of ideas. \nThis is a rare collision of two singular creative forces\, an eclipse that exists for only a fleeting moment before the orbit shifts again. Once these works scatter back into their own trajectories\, this constellation will not gather in quite the same way again. \nThis is an exhibition that does not ask for your attention. It seizes it\, burrows into it\, and leaves carrying a piece of you with it. \nTo create is to let the soul speak. Play. Create. Express. Connect. \nIla-Rose Hepetema\, a Bay of Plenty Māori artist\, brings vibrant energy to every canvas through her stunning oil paintings and portraiture. With a lifelong passion for colour theory and composition\, Ila-Rose’s work celebrates saturation and vibrancy in bold\, captivating ways. After honing her craft studying contemporary Māori art at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa\, she’s now building her career as a professional artist\, taking portrait commissions and creating striking works that reimagine Aotearoa’s fauna with modern kōwhaiwhai. \nMathew Johnson | Abmon Photos is\, by all accounts\, a fountain of creative energy. Initially dabbling in photography as a means to create raw material for digital art\, his camera quickly became an all-consuming passion. Mathew’s work seeks authenticity as he explores the human experience. Each frame is a cultural snapshot\, a story for us to explore and connect with from our own unique perspectives. Mathew also offers event photography\, written word\, mentoring\, and digital art services\, bringing his creative vision to a variety of projects. His work blends storytelling and artistry to capture meaningful moments and create lasting impressions. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World. \nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday 28th August – 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Licensed Bar onsite\, and everyone is welcome. \nOn display in The Incubator Gallery and Studios from the 29th to the 19th of September. 10am – 3pm. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/something-human-by-mathew-johnson-and-ila-rose-hepetema/
LOCATION:The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Incubator Creative Hub\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260908T012432Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Wāhine - Tauranga Girls' College Exhibition 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nArtful Wāhine is an exhibition run by Tauranga Girls’ College art Department. The Exhibition is open to all ākonga and they can create an artwork of their own choosing or submit something they have created at school. It gives ākonga the opportunity to exhibit publicly and perhaps sell their work. It takes courage to show your artwork in a public setting and through this experience ākonga can build their confidence in their own artistic ability. \nThis exhibition is about participation and the opportunity to display their artwork in a safe and supportive environment. The secondary school has a wide range of interests\, which is reflected in the work that is represented in the exhibition. \nThis event not only celebrates the students’ creativity but also provides a platform for the community to support and inspire the budding artists of tomorrow. The students will be on site during the weekends so drop by and give them some encouragement. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World. \nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday 28th August – 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Licensed Bar onsite\, and everyone is welcome. \nOn display in The Peoples Gallery Toi Ka Rere from the 29th August to the 1st of August to the 19th of September\, 10am – 3pm. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/artful-wahine-tauranga-girls-college-exhibition-2026/
LOCATION:The People’s Gallery – Toi ka rere\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
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SUMMARY:CLAY
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Little Big Events\nBringing together some of NZ’s talented ceramic artists\, CLAY will celebrate creativity\, craftsmanship and the incredible makers behind handmade pottery\, Sat 29–Sun 30 Aug 2026\, 10am–3pm. \nOver the weekend\, visitors can explore a curated selection of ceramic works\, shop unique handmade pieces\, meet the artists behind the creations\, learn more about their craft and enjoy everything Toi Tauranga Art Gallery has to offer. \nEntry to CLAY is free\, with paid pottery workshops running across both days designed especially for kids. \nArtists include:\nGoodwin Ceramics\nSlab Ceramics\nBroghan Hand Made Pottery\nTristan Marler\nRuth Vickers\nJS Ceramics\nVivid Pottery\nPaper Tiger Studio\nWonky Jane\nPotsforscots\nSam Dickenson\nSugar + Salt \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/clay/
LOCATION:Toi Tauranga Art Gallery\, Tauranga Art Gallery\, 108 Willow St\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3141\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
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SUMMARY:The Tauranga Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Art Shows Across Aotearoa\nGet ready for an unforgettable weekend of art at The Tauranga Art Show! \nThe Tauranga Art Show will take place from Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August at Mercury Baypark\, bringing together thousands of original artworks from talented artists across New Zealand. \nDiscover paintings in every genre\, vibrant wall art\, stunning ceramics\, object art\, jewellery\, textiles\, and large-scale sculpture. As the Bay of Plenty’s largest art show\, it’s the perfect event for anyone looking to invest in original art\, whether you’re an experienced collector\, searching for the perfect piece for your home\, or simply love discovering new artists. \nMeet the artists behind the work\, experience live demonstrations\, immerse yourself in an inspiring collection of original art\, and find a piece you’ll treasure for years to come. \nTicket options include the exclusive VIP Preview\, Opening Night\, and Weekend Passes. Children aged 16 and under receive free entry when accompanied by an adult. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/the-tauranga-art-show/
LOCATION:Mercury Baypark\, Trustpower Stadium\, 81 Truman Ln\, Mount Maunganui\, Tauranga 3175\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3175\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260821T000205Z
CREATED:20260821T000204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000205Z
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SUMMARY:Unexpected Heroes Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:UNEXPECTED HEROES EXHIBITION | LAST CHANCE TO VISIT \nYour last chance to experience Unexpected Heroes is here. This special exhibition is closing at the end of August\, so don’t miss the opportunity to explore these powerful stories. \nDiscover the stories of the unexpected heroes who played their part in New Zealand’s wartime history. \nFree entry. Visit Western Bay Museum in Katikati before the exhibition closes at the end of August. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/unexpected-heroes-exhibition/
LOCATION:Western Bay Museum\, Western Bay Museum\, The Old Fire Station 32 Main Road\, Katikati 3129\, Katikati\, Bay of Plenty\, 3129\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
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SUMMARY:Windows and Raw Presence
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology\nBachelor of Creative Industries and Te Ara o Mauao Gallery are pleased to present two graduate solo exhibitions for 2026\, featuring Anitarewa Robertson and Kristina Rachacova. \nWorking across sculpture\, painting\, installation and ceramics\, Robertson and Rachacova examine the ways material holds memory\, identity and lived experience. While their practices emerge from distinct perspectives\, both artists engage process as a form of enquiry\, using material as a site of transformation\, connection and reflection. \nIn Windows\, Anitarewa Robertson assembles found domestic and building materials into sculptural installations that draw on fragments of childhood\, place and memory. Through acts of collecting\, reconfiguring and layering\, discarded materials become carriers of personal and collective histories\, revealing networks of connection between people\, objects and place. \nKristina Rachacova’s ceramic vessels and paintings respond to systems of hierarchy and constructed ideals of perfection through an embodied exploration of the feminine. Rooted in gesture and touch\, her work embraces complexity\, adaptability and cyclical change\, where clay becomes a material language for resilience\, intimacy\, care and transformation. \nTogether\, these exhibitions present two emerging artists whose materially driven practices invite audiences to consider how objects\, surfaces and processes can hold and communicate the complexities of memory\, identity and belonging. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/windows-and-raw-presence/
LOCATION:Te Ara o Mauao Gallery – M Block\, Windermere Campus\, 70 Windermere Drive Poike\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260820T235053Z
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SUMMARY:Toki: The Edge of Tradition
DESCRIPTION:LAST DAYS TO VIEW | TOKI: THE EDGE OF TRADITION \nTime is running out to experience one of the Western Bay of Plenty’s most unique cultural exhibitions. Closing end of August! \nToki: The Edge of Tradition at Western Bay Museum in Katikati takes visitors on a journey into the history\, artistry and cultural significance of toki\, one of the most important tools in pre-colonial Māori life. \nDiscover rare taonga\, striking imagery\, interactive displays and stories shared through a Māori world view. Explore how toki shaped carving\, waka building\, ceremony and everyday life\, and learn about the enduring strength of Māori knowledge and traditions through generations of change. \nWhether you’re a local or visiting the Western Bay\, this is an exhibition well worth making time for. \nDon’t miss your last chance to experience Toki: The Edge of Tradition. \nFree entry. All ages welcome. Last chance to see it end of August. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/toki-the-edge-of-tradition/
LOCATION:Western Bay Museum\, Western Bay Museum\, The Old Fire Station 32 Main Road\, Katikati 3129\, Katikati\, Bay of Plenty\, 3129\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Just Bring Yourselves - An Exhibition by Jennie Holdsworth
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nJust Bring Yourselves is a collection of mixed media paintings exploring domestic interiors\, chairs\, vessels and lamps in warm\, muted tones. \nThrough paint\, collage and layered surfaces\, the works reflect on warmth\, welcome and the spaces we return to. A chair at a table asks who sat there before\, or who it might be waiting for. Lamps\, vessels and familiar rooms hold the feeling of home. These are paintings about what a place or an object can hold. \nThe aesthetic behind this work was inherited before it was chosen. It comes from growing up in a home with a particular kind of warmth\, and from three generations sharing a similar way of making a home. The Dutch call it gezellig; a feeling that is difficult to translate but easy to recognise. \nJennie Holdsworth is a mixed media artist and Visual Art educator based in Tauranga\, Aotearoa New Zealand. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Elam School of Fine Arts\, University of Auckland\, and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching. Her work has sold to private collectors across New Zealand. Just Bring Yourselves is her first solo exhibition. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World\nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday 31st July\, 5.30pm – 7pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga Everyone is welcome. Licensed Bar available \nOn display at The Incubator Gallery from 1st August to the 22nd of August. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/just-bring-yourselves-an-exhibition-by-jennie-holdsworth/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260731T173000
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SUMMARY:Hungry for Art
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThink live music\, great company\, a licensed bar\, and delicious grazing platters from our friends at Gate Pa New World – all wrapped around brilliant new exhibitions. It’s the perfect way to beat those winter blues and connect with Tauranga’s thriving art scene. \nThis month’s line-up is a treat: fresh work from students taking their first steps into the gallery world\, alongside seasoned professionals whose work will stop you in your tracks. From emerging talent to masterful craft\, there’s genuinely something for everyone. At The Incubator\, art isn’t just something you look at – it’s something you feel\, talk about\, and celebrate. It’s where creative communities are built and connections are made. \nHere’s what you can’t miss:\nFriday 31st July | 5.30pm – 7pm\nThe Incubator Creative Hub\, Tauranga Historic Village. \nThe People’s Gallery – Toi ka Rere: Ōtūmoetai College Junior Art Exhibition\nYear 9 and 10 students showcase their work in this sixth-annual collaboration with The Incubator. It’s a wonderful chance to see fresh young talent and support the next generation of artists. \nThe Incubator Gallery – Just Bring Yourselves by Jennie Holdsworth\nA quietly beautiful series of mixed media paintings exploring domestic interiors – chairs\, vessels\, and lamps in warm\, muted tones. Through paint\, collage\, and layered surfaces\, Jennie reflects on warmth\, welcome\, and the spaces we return to. \nThe Artist Window Gallery – New Works Launch\nA wave of fresh creativity is landing with over 40 incredible artists – a vibrant mix of painters\, sculptors\, printmakers\, jewellers\, and carvers. From contemporary paintings to exquisite bone and pāua jewellery\, Māori toi\, and handcrafted treasures\, there’s something to captivate every eye. \nImprint Gallery – A perfectly proportioned pocket-sized punch from a trio of printmaker studio artists. Intimate\, original\, and always impressive. \nCome for the art. Stay for the vibe. Leave feeling inspired. Bring your friends\, bring your curiosity\, and bring your appetite for something a little different. We can’t wait to see you there. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/hungry-for-art/
LOCATION:The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Incubator Creative Hub\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
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SUMMARY:Te Waka o Rangi: Stories Written in the Stars An Exhibition by Students of Northern Health School
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nWe are absolutely delighted to welcome Northern Health School as our feature exhibition in the Incubator Gallery this Matariki. \nTheir beautiful display explores Te Waka o Rangi and the many layers of meaning held within Matariki – stars\, stories\, and remembrance – brought to life through harakeke whetū and a striking manu tukutuku created by ākonga/students. \nAlongside this\, the exhibition shares the journey of “What’s in a Name?”\, where curiosity about the local street names ‘Harata Way’ and ‘Hoariri Way’ led ākonga to the rich local history of the Battle of Pukehinahina and the courage of Harata\, a young Ngāi Tamarāwaho wahine. This collaborative exhibition celebrates the creativity\, learning\, and connection of ākonga\, kaiako\, whānau\, and the wider community. \nOn display in The Incubator Gallery and Studios from the 4th of July to the 25th of July\, 10am – 3pm. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/te-waka-o-rangi/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
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SUMMARY:Opening: Cera'muka Exhibition of Ceramics by Hayley Smith | Matariki
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\n“Whakarākei” – is a selection of adornments that will combine muka – extracts from harakeke/flax together with ceramics that have been thoughtfully prepared for this Matariki season. \nWhen set – Hayley’s works are glazed and fired using our community resources and kilns\, encompassing many years of the sharing knowledge to deliver this body of works. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/opening-ceramuka-exhibition-of-ceramics-by-hayley-smith-matariki/
LOCATION:The Pot House Gallery\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
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SUMMARY:Opening: Ngā Hihi o Matariki – An exhibition of works by Tauira o Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Toi Paematua Toi Ataata
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThe exhibition reflects growth\, experimentation\, and resilience\, showcasing the depth of learning and creative inquiry undertaken throughout their journey. \nInspired by Matariki\, each artwork carries its own unique story\, exploring themes of remembrance\, renewal\, connection\, and aspiration. Through a range of toi Māori practices and contemporary expressions\, these works honour both personal and collective narratives grounded in te ao Māori. \nLike the rays of Matariki reaching across the sky\, this exhibition shares messages that connect past\, present\, and future\, celebrating creativity\, transformation\, and the continuing light of knowledge. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/opening-nga-hihi-o-matariki-an-exhibition-of-works-by-tauira-o-te-wananga-o-aotearoa-toi-paematua-toi-ataata/
LOCATION:The People’s Gallery – Toi ka rere\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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