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SUMMARY:Stunt Clown and Guests at The Jam Factory
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nLegendary locals\, Stunt Clown are joined by Cat Face (ex The MetroGnomes) plus Brain Squash featuring members of BattleCat\, Two Skinner and Stunt Clown. Epic. \nStunt Clown have a huge reputation for incendiary live performances. Tonight they will be joined by the relatively-new Cat Face who have risen from the smouldering ashes of The MetroGnomes\, and the brand\, spanking new Brain Squash. \nThis will be a rowdy night of rock n roll full of fire\, fun and surprises. \nAll this for just 15 bucks! You couldn’t even fill your lawnmower for that. So grab your tickets today. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/stunt-clown-and-guests-at-the-jam-factory/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Damien Kurth
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nJoin artist Damien Kurth for a discussion on his latest exhibition ‘Drift’\, in The Incubator Gallery. Learn about Damien\, his pieces and his practice and being an exhibiting artist in Aotearoa in these conversational sessions \nVisit Damien’s exhibition ‘Drift’\, in The Incubator Gallery. Launching Friday 5th June\, 5.30pm\, it runs until 27th June. \nDuring his exhibition he’ll be hosting this and a few other events:\nPencil\, Paint & Portraits – Tuesdays\, 9th – 30th June\nSentimental Still Life – Saturday\, 20th June\nBare Minimum Life Drawing – Wednesday\, 17th June \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/artist-talk-with-damien-kurth/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
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SUMMARY:Ninja Knits Social Gathering for Knitters and Crocheters
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nMonthly Sunday Morning get together for knitters and crocheters. Motivating and inspiring each other and teaching each other new tricks. \nWe welcome new people and are happy to teach. We gather at The Incubator Lounge in the Big Red Barn at The Tauranga Historic Village on 17th Ave. \nThere is a Koha jar for a small contribution towards the venue. Every first Sunday of the Month (except on long weekends or sometimes if Sunday is a special day i.e. Father’s Day) from 9.30am to 11.30am. All welcome. \nA social collective of mad yarn bombers\, sultry stitchery\, happy hookers and arty nutters. We share yarns\, both wooly and tall\, laugh heaps\, swap patterns\, show off our latest projects and have found there is nothing a good needling won’t fix. lol. Lots on and all welcome to come and join in. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/ninja-knits-social-gathering-for-knitters-and-crocheters/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
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SUMMARY:Ninja Knits Monthly Social Gathering - Knitters and Crocheters
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nMonthly Sunday Morning get together for knitters and crocheters. Motivating and inspiring each other and teaching each other new tricks. \nWe welcome new people and are happy to teach. We gather at The Incubator in The Tauranga Historic Village on 17th Ave. There is a Koha jar for a small contribution towards the venue. \nEvery first Sunday of the Month (except on long weekends or sometimes if Sunday is a special day i.e. Father’s Day) from 9.30am to 11.30am. All welcome. \nA social collective of mad yarn bombers\, sultry stitchery\, happy hookers and arty nutters. We share yarns\, both wooly and tall\, laugh heaps\, swap patterns\, show off our latest projects and have found there is nothing a good needling won’t fix. lol. Lots on and all welcome to come and join in. \nAsk to join our facebook group here. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/ninja-knits-monthly-social-gathering-knitters-and-crocheters/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
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SUMMARY:June Opening Night Street Party - 4 Art Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nCome along – your part of the magic of our monthly launch events and a part of Tauranga’s Local Art Scene. \nThis month programme of new shows features students just finding their feet in the gallery art world and some pretty seasoned professionals – a great interesting range. \nAt The Incubator Hub\, art isn’t just hung on walls it’s experienced and admired by many. Come and support local artists from across the motu as they share their work with you art lovers. \nThe Incubator Creative Hub (based in the gorgeous Tauranga Historic Village) is a nationally recognised space where Aotearoa’s arts scene grows and thrives. \nHere’s the good bit……\nFriday 5th June 5.30pm–7pm: Expect live music\, and a licensed bar\, grazing platter by our wonderful sponsors at Gate Pa New World\, with four powerful new exhibitions all launching on the same night. \nEvery person who turns up helps an artist take their next step\, build confidence\, and feel seen. Come see work from artists right here in Tauranga as well as further afield. Bring your friends and let’s fill the village with good vibes. \nThe People’s Gallery – Toi ka Rere: Tūrangawaewae – Bethlehem College Seniors Art Exhibition:\nTūrangawaewae – literally tūranga (standing place)\, waewae (feet)\, it is often translated as ‘a place to stand’. Tūrangawaewae are places where we feel especially empowered and connected. \nYear 11\, 12 and 13 Art students have explored the theme of identity through understanding their tūrangawaewae. Woven through the exhibition are the students’ visits to our school marae\, Te Wairoa\, their journey to Tauranga city\, Mount Maunganui beach\, their homes\, memories with whānau and friends\, and their Christian faith. \nThe Incubator Gallery: Drift an Exhibition by Damien Kurth:\nOn the other end of the scale Damien holds a Master of Fine Arts from Elam School of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Arts from Otago Polytechnic. \nWorking mostly in oils\, Kurth creates incredibly detailed ‘trompe l’oeil’ works that feel like tricks of the eye. The commonplace objects he paints possess the ‘seemliness of the unfamiliar’ or ‘Jamais vu’ a term used to describe the experience of being unfamiliar with something that is very familiar. He builds the painting’s surface slowly; each stroke of oil working with the other to create a harmonic whole. \nThe Pot House Gallery: Coming Undone – by Jo Harris:\nJo Harris is an Auckland-based ceramic artist whose practice revolves around the theme of the authenticity of self and the masks we wear. This exhibition delves into the complex and often conflicting relationship between the inner psychological worlds of women and the roles that society continues to impose upon them. Using black clay as a primary medium\, the work gives physical form to emotional and psychological states that are often difficult to articulate. \nImprint Gallery:\nThe Cube Gallery – perfectly proportioned and run by a trio of printmaker studio artists. Always an Intimate but powerful pocket-sized punch! \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/june-opening-night-street-party-4-art-exhibitions/
LOCATION:The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Incubator Creative Hub\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Creative Community Cinema | Showing Up
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub\nPart of The Incubator Creative Hub and in collaboration with our Creative Community Campus\, the Village Community Cinema presents our CREATIVE COMMUNITY CINEMA programme! \nBring your crafty projects for a night of creative crafts and arts inspired film. \nSHOWING UP is a quiet\, character‑driven comedy‑drama about the everyday life of an artist balancing creativity with the small\, persistent demands of real life. At its core\, it follows Lizzy\, a sculptor preparing for an upcoming exhibition while navigating family tensions\, artistic insecurities\, and the frustrations of her unreliable landlord — who also happens to be a more socially successful fellow artist. Released by A24 and nominated for the Palme d’Or\, starring Michelle Williams\, André 3000 & Hong Chau. \nDETAILS\nOnline tickets $16.00 per screening\, door sales $19.00 (if available)\nFilm Duration: 1hr 50min\nFilm Classified M (nudity) \nTIPS FOR THE NIGHT! \n– General admission seating – first in first seats\, so if attending with a group wishing to sit together\, we recommend you arrive with time up your sleeve! \n– Bring your own spill-free crafts – think knitting\, crochet\, hand-sewing\, hand-embroidery\, but please no hot glue guns\, or anything hazardous \n– The cinema will have ambient lighting throughout the screening but we recommend you bring your own crafty headlamp\, small battery lamp etc \n– The cinema seats have small fold-out tables for you to use \n– Snacks & refreshments available to purchase in the cinema before and during the screening \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/creative-community-cinema-showing-up/
LOCATION:The Village Community Cinema\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112
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SUMMARY:All About Art | Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThe Incubator All About ART Sunday Arts documentary programme returns in May celebrating NZ Music Month with Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds – an intimate behind the scenes glimpse of internationally recognised musician Marlon Williams (Ngāi Tahu\, Ngāi Tai). \nDirected by Ursula Grace Williams\, the film captures Marlon Williams’ different worlds\, from international touring and recording the album\, to the unassuming quiet life in his hometown of Ōhinehou (Lyttelton). All whilst revealing the deeply personal four-year journey of reconnection and self-identity behind writing and recording Williams’ first album in te reo Māori and the personal challenges he faced along the way. \n“Ngā Ao E Rua– Two Worlds is an intimate and evocative portrait of Williams\, whose life and music walk the line between language\, culture\, identity and art” – Coco Lance RNZ. \nFurther info:\n– Doors open 12.30pm\, screening commences 1pm\n– Running time: 90 minutes\n– Tickets: $13.00\n– Bookings Essential\n– Screening Exempt from classification\n– Cinema snacks available to purchase before screening \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/testt/
LOCATION:The Village Community Cinema\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
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SUMMARY:Birds of a Feather – Group Ceramic Show
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nA celebration of avian life\, from sculptural totems and wall hangings to bird-themed tableware\, feeders and baths. \nWe’ve gathered 30 potters\, each offering their own take on what it means to flock together. Expect bold forms\, fine craftsmanship\, and a flight of creative birds across the ceramic spectrum. \nOn opening night we have a special offer. Create your own hand-built clay bird guided by one of our exhibiting potters. We’ll fire and glaze it for you — no charge\, no booking\, just turn up and jump in when a spot opens up. \nArt lovers\, collectors\, and the curious—all welcome. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World \nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday 8th May – 5.30pm. On display at The Pot House Gallery from 9th May – 1st June. Licensed Bar onsite. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/birds-of-a-feather-group-ceramic-show/
LOCATION:The Pot House Gallery\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:In Good Company Exhibition - Artists of Villa Studios
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nIn Good Company brings together the eight resident artists of The Incubator Creative Hub’s Villa Studios. Each artist approaches their work from a distinct perspective\, spanning photography\, textile art\, mixed media\, painting\, and illustration\, creating a richly layered exhibition that invites curiosity and connection. The varied works are united by place\, yet diverse in voice\, material\, and intent. \nVisitors can expect an open\, conversational atmosphere where the stories behind the work are just as engaging as the pieces themselves. Artists will be present at different times throughout the exhibition\, offering opportunities to meet\, ask questions\, and gain insight into their processes and inspirations. It’s a chance to experience a wide spectrum of contemporary creative practice in one space. \nExhibiting are:\nLeah Creaven\, Textile Artist\nDianna Smith\, Oil Painting\nShona Mackenzie\, Mixed Media Artist\nTracey Finch\, Contemporary Painting\nMathew Johnson\, Photographer & Digital Artist\nLaura Neundoerfer – Mixed Media Artist\nHope McConnell\, Designer & Illustrator\nMara Takiwa\, Artist & Arts Based Counsellor \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World. This exhibition launch preview is Friday the 8th of May – 5.30pm to 7pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Tauranga Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Everyone is welcome. \nOn display in The Peoples Gallery Toi Ka Rere from the 9th of May to the 31st May. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/in-good-company-exhibition-artists-of-villa-studios/
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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SUMMARY:Uncharted Waters an Exhibition by Helen English
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis work is a continuation of work exploring figurative and marine themes. Helen is interested in preserving the natural environment and the discovery of our incredible world without leaving permanent marks. \nShe paints ethereal women as seekers — navigators of the natural world — who engage with their surroundings through intuition and curiosity\, with a respect and wonder for what they find. The fish and ocean creatures which Helen paints represent the beauty and variety of that world which we do not often see up close. \nWith a style that shifts between realism\, expressionism and abstraction\, Helen has a deep passion for colour and creating a mood. Her work consists of layers of water-based mediums and collage which\, after the curing process\, is glazed with oils to enhance depth \nBorn in the UK\, her early career in post-production opened the door to international opportunities\, eventually bringing her to Aotearoa. She had always made art but it took a while to make it a career. After spending years creating intermittently\, and gaining a teaching degree\, she finally created a studio space at home\, and her art practice became a regular pursuit. Her space is peaceful and perfect for creative inspiration. \nWhilst continuing to paint\, she completed a Master of Visual Arts Education at the University of Waikato and then furthered her art practice through training with the Milan Art Institute\, blending classical techniques with contemporary vision. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World. \nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday 8th May\, 5.30pm – 7pm. On display from 9th May to 31st May. \nEveryone is welcome. Licensed Bar available. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/test-4/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
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SUMMARY:MAY ART PARTY - 4 Art Launches in the Village
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nMAY Opening Night Street Party – Be Part of Tauranga’s Creative Social Scene. \nThe Incubator Hub of galleries and our monthly events are not just where art is just hung on walls\, but where it’s lived\, breathed and supported. \nThese events are where emerging artists find their first fans; established artists cross pollinate with others and it’s where a village of creators and art lovers imbed critical grassroots culture into the heartbeat of our city. The Incubator Creative Hub and the Tauranga Historic Village – is a nationally recognised incubation space for Aotearoa’s arts and culture scene. \nOn Friday 8th May 5.30pm–7pm\, we throw open the doors for another street party that celebrates everything that makes this community vital: live music\, a licensed bar\, grazing platters from our sponsor Gate Pa New World\, and four powerful new exhibitions. \nEveryone who attends these events helps an artist take the next step\, grow confidence and validates their trade. You’re part of their success. \nThe Exhibitions – One Night\, Four New Shows \nThe People’s Gallery – Toi ka Rere: In Good Company\nEight resident artists of The Incubator’s Villa Studios come together across photography\, textile art\, mixed media\, painting\, and illustration. Diverse in style and genre but they are united by their shared place. Expect a conversational atmosphere where the stories behind the work are as engaging as the art itself. Artists will be present in the Gallery on the weekends throughout the exhibition run.\nFeaturing: Leah Creaven\, Dianna Smith\, Shona Mackenzie\, Tracey Finch\, Mathew Johnson\, Laura Neundoerfer\, Hope McConnell\, Mara Takiwa. \nThe Pothouse Gallery: Birds of a Feather\nCurated by the visionary ceramicist Anett Plitz – a celebration of avian life. Anett has gathered 30 potters offering sculptural totems\, wall hangings\, bird-themed tableware\, feeders\, and baths. Fine craftsmanship\, and a flight of creative birds across the ceramic spectrum.\nOpening night special: Create your own hand-built clay bird guided by an exhibiting potter. We’ll fire and glaze it for you – no charge\, no booking\, just turn up and jump in. \nThe Incubator Gallery: Helen English – Uncharted Waters – Seekers of the Natural World\nEthereal women as navigators – preserving the environment without leaving permanent marks. Helen blends realism\, expressionism\, and abstraction with layered water-based mediums\, collage\, and oil glazes. Fish and ocean creatures represent the beauty we rarely see up close. A Master of Visual Arts Education from Waikato and training with the Milan Art Institute bring classical technique and contemporary vision together. \nImprint Gallery: Jane Hoggard\nThe Cube Gallery – perfectly proportioned and run by a trio of printmaker studio artists – hosts invited artist Jane Hoggard this month. Always an Intimate but powerful pocket-sized punch! \nLive music | Licensed bar | Grazing platter by Gate Pa New World. Free clay bird activity (while spaces open) | Everyone welcome. \nCome for the party. Help grow Tauranga’s art scene from the ground up. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/may-art-party-4-art-launches-in-the-village/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
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SUMMARY:Creative Community Cinema | Frida
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub\nPart of The Incubator Creative Hub and in collaboration with our Creative Community Campus\, the Village Community Cinema presents our CREATIVE COMMUNITY CINEMA programme! \nGet your craft on and bring your own spill-free craft project – think knitting\, crochet\, hand-sewing\, hand-embroidery\, (but please no hot glue guns\, or anything hazardous) and enjoy a creative evening with fellow crafty folks\, in the cozy Village Community Cinema. \nOver three events from the 6th – 20th May\, come to one\, come to all – this is a club you don’t want to miss out on! \nOur first screening as part of this programme is the classic film FRIDA on the 6th of May. With an all-star cast led by Salma Hayek\, FRIDA follows the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo\, tracing how her artistic evolution\, physical suffering\, turbulent relationships and international recognition\, shaped her identity and work. \nDETAILS\nOnline tickets $16.00 each screening\, door sales $19.00 (if available)\nFilm Duration: 2hrs\nFilm rated R13 – Restricted to persons 13 years and over (Sex scenes & offensive language)\n*Please note\, as this film is rated R13\, this event is strictly for ages +13 \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/creative-community-cinema-frida/
LOCATION:The Village Community Cinema\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260503T093000
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SUMMARY:Ninja Knits Monthly Social Gathering - Knitters and Crocheters
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nMonthly Sunday Morning get together for knitters and crocheters. Motivating and inspiring each other and teaching each other new tricks. \nWe welcome new people and are happy to teach. We gather at The Incubator in The Tauranga Historic Village on 17th Ave. There is a Koha jar for a small contribution towards the venue. \nEvery first Sunday of the Month (except on long weekends or sometimes if Sunday is a special day i.e. Father’s Day) from 9.30am to 11.30am. All welcome. \nA social collective of mad yarn bombers\, sultry stitchery\, happy hookers and arty nutters. We share yarns\, both wooly and tall\, laugh heaps\, swap patterns\, show off our latest projects and have found there is nothing a good needling won’t fix. lol. Lots on and all welcome to come and join in. \nAsk to join our facebook group here. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/ninja-knits-monthly-social-gathering-knitters-and-crocheters/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260502T150000
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SUMMARY:Creative Community Kai
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nCreative Community Kai: Welcome New Migrants to the Western Bay of Plenty & Beyond! \nFree event – Sponsored by Western Bay of Plenty District Council. \nYou are warmly invited to a special event created to welcome new members of the community to the Western Bay of Plenty and beyond. This is an opportunity to share your story\, meet new people\, and connect with just some of the creative and cultural opportunities available to you – and all while enjoying some communal kai! This is more than just a potluck; it’s a chance to build community through the universal language of food and art. \nPart 1: Shared Kai & Welcome Gathering (10am – 12.30pm):\nBring a Plate: All guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share along with its written recipe (in whichever language is preferrable for you). This could be a cherished family heirloom\, a signature dish\, or a new favourite you’ve discovered since moving to the area.\nWelcome: You’ll be welcomed by representatives from the Western Bay of Plenty District Council and The Incubator Creative Hub.\nConnect: Eat\, connect\, and form new friendships. \nPart 2: Creative Recipe Interpretation (1 – 3pm):\nThis creative session will allow you to transform your dish into a unique piece of art. Guided by a tutor\, you’ll use mixed media to create an artwork inspired by your recipe. No artistic experience required! Your finished artwork will be photographed (anonymity is welcome)\, becoming a lasting part of a special project. \nThe Creative Community Kai Recipe Book:\nYour artwork and recipe won’t just be a memory; they will be compiled into a beautiful keepsake publication—a community recipe book. This book will serve as a living archive and a creative legacy\, celebrating the rich diversity and stories within our region. As a participant\, you will be kept updated on the development of this publication. \nBookings are essential:\nThis is a free event\, but spaces are limited to ensure a quality experience for all. Please make sure you register yourself and any guests you’ll be bringing along. \nTransport is available:\nTransport into the Creative Campus is available. Please check this box in registration if you would like to reserve a seat(s). \n9am pickup\nPātuki Manawa Library & Service Centre\n21 Main Road\, Katikati \n9.30am pickup\nŌmokoroa Library & Service Centre\n28 Western Ave\, Ōmokoroa \n9.15am pickup\nTe Puke Library & Service Centre\n130 Jellicoe Street\, Te Puke \nWe look forward to sharing a meal and a story with you! If you have any questions\, please email workshops@theincubator.co.nz \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/creative-community-kai/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T153000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T173000
DTSTAMP:20260618T152412
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Sew Love Club
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis is your opportunity to learn to sew\, flex your creativity\, have some fun crafting and take home some special\, unique items and garments\, made by you! \nEach session we will have a special project to work on (patterns and fabrics included). If you’d like to work on a project that takes longer you can use these sessions for extra help on that journey. All sewing levels welcome! \nSarah Sew Love is a self proclaimed “hype girl for YOUR sustainable sewing journey”! She’s been sewing\, blogging\, gramming and teaching sewing for over 10 years through her sewcial enterprise Sew Love and she’s now calling Tauranga home. Sarah’s known for popping up workshops all over NZ; alongside markets\, conferences\, schools\, community houses & recycle centres to share her passion for sewing skills and sustainable living. “DIYing the reusables we need\, repairing the things we love\, embracing sewing slow and sewing together with others – it all makes our lives more special!” In recent years she’s mostly known for her sellout upcycled scrap bum bags and dancing around on instagram but hosting workshops is her homebase of happiness. Rest assured the energy is just the same in real life so come join one of her workshops this winter in our Social Fabric room. With big smiles and rainbow fabric scraps\, her workshops always provide a safe space and encouragement for everyone’s creativity and self expression through sewing. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/afterschool-sew-love-club-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260618T152412
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SUMMARY:Beanie Fest 2026 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Ninja Knits & The Incubator Creative Hub\nThe Ninja Knits in collaboration with The Incubator Creative Hub would like to welcome you to a Beanie Extravaganza. \nThey sent the call out to artists\, crocheters\, weavers and knitters to submit their creations and the work came rolling in. \nThis display of crafty art was created to involve and encourage groups and individuals interested in knitting\, crochet or woven works to produce a fun beanie. There are categories from Greenie Beanies\, Meanie Beanies\, Wild and Woolly\, Funky Junkie and Flight of Fancy. There are children’s section’s too. The submitters have let their imagination run completely wild and have made some truly unique creations for you to peruse and even buy. \nIntrigued? want to join in the fun? You still have time to submit a beanie (Grab a premade beanie and accessorise it to make it unique. Its all about ART\, not necessarily stitch\, or technique.) \nNinja Knits is a fun casual group based at The Incubator Creative Hub in the Historic Village. This group take part in yarn bombing in the Tauranga area and around the Historic Village. Several members of the group produce work to drop off in parks and other places around the village as random acts – paying it forward to create smiles and happy vibes. They meet once a month on a Sunday Morning. Learn more about them here. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World. \nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday the 10th of April – 5.30pm to 7pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Tauranga Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Everyone is welcome. \nOn display in The Peoples Gallery Toi Ka Rere from the 11th of April to the 2nd May. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/beanie-fest-2026-exhibition/
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:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
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SUMMARY:Emancipation | An Exhibition by Fiorella Silva Pérez
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nEmancipation is a mixed-media painting exhibition that transforms discarded materials into artworks that move between abstraction and personal narrative. \nThrough this process of transformation\, the exhibition reflects on ideas of release\, renewal\, and the possibility of new meaning emerging from what has been discarded. \nFiorella Silva Pérez is a visual artist who immigrated to New Zealand from Uruguay with her two sons and currently resides in Mount Maunganui. Her work explores contemporary issues affecting different aspects of society. She has long been interested in themes such as racism\, violence\, migration\, poverty\, environmental issues\, and history\, seeking to express these concerns through her art. \nIn her practice\, the artist combines performance and mixed media\, employing a wide range of techniques including oil painting\, three-dimensional assemblage\, sculpture\, and carving. In her most recent work\, Fiorella collects plastic and other debris from New Zealand beaches and melts these materials onto reused canvases\, transforming environmental waste into layered surfaces that reflect both damage and resilience in the natural world. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World. \nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday 10 April 2026\, 5.30pm – 7pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Tauranga Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Everyone is welcome. \nOn display at The Incubator Gallery from 11 April to 2 May. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/emancipation/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260410T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260410T213000
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SUMMARY:April Art Party
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nYou’re invited to a vibrant night of art\, community\, and creativity as we launch three exciting new exhibitions and celebrate a major studio expansion! \nEnjoy complimentary refreshments generously sponsored by Gate Pa New World\, with a licensed bar available for your favourite drinks. Plus\, enjoy live music as you explore the galleries – the perfect way to start your weekend! \nWHAT’S ON: \n🎨 THE INCUBATOR GALLERY: Emancipation by Fiorella Silva Pérez \nExperience a powerful mixed-media exhibition where discarded materials are transformed into striking works of art. Exploring themes of migration\, renewal\, and resilience\, artist Fiorella Silva Pérez (formerly of Uruguay\, now based in Mount Maunganui) melts plastic and beach debris onto reused canvases\, creating layered surfaces that speak to both damage and hope.Sponsored by Gate Pa New World. \n🧶 THE PEOPLE’S GALLERY: Beanie Extravaganza in collaboration with Ninja Knits \nPrepare for a riot of colour and creativity! Local artists\, knitters\, crocheters\, and weavers have let their imaginations run wild. From Greenie Beanies to Funky Junkie and Flight of Fancy\, this display is pure fun. Many creations are available to purchase. (Want to join the fun? There’s still time to submit a beanie!) \n⚒️ IMPRINT GALLERY: Welded & More by Alison Art \nDiscover the stunning sculptural works of Tauranga-based sculptor Alison Art\, showcasing the beauty of welded metal and mixed media. \n📖 SATELLITE STUDIOS: Katja Pott Art Expansion! \nWe are thrilled to celebrate beloved Artist in Residence Katja Pott as she has burst at the seams and expanded into a brand-new space! Come check out her amazing collection of books\, artworks\, and garments in her newly expanded studio. \nEveryone is welcome. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a fantastic evening supporting local art. \nExhibition Dates: from 11 April to 2 May. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/april-art-party/
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;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T153000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T173000
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Sew Love Club
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis is your opportunity to learn to sew\, flex your creativity\, have some fun crafting and take home some special\, unique items and garments\, made by you! \nEach session we will have a special project to work on (patterns and fabrics included). If you’d like to work on a project that takes longer you can use these sessions for extra help on that journey. All sewing levels welcome! \nSarah Sew Love is a self proclaimed “hype girl for YOUR sustainable sewing journey”! She’s been sewing\, blogging\, gramming and teaching sewing for over 10 years through her sewcial enterprise Sew Love and she’s now calling Tauranga home. Sarah’s known for popping up workshops all over NZ; alongside markets\, conferences\, schools\, community houses & recycle centres to share her passion for sewing skills and sustainable living. “DIYing the reusables we need\, repairing the things we love\, embracing sewing slow and sewing together with others – it all makes our lives more special!” In recent years she’s mostly known for her sellout upcycled scrap bum bags and dancing around on instagram but hosting workshops is her homebase of happiness. Rest assured the energy is just the same in real life so come join one of her workshops this winter in our Social Fabric room. With big smiles and rainbow fabric scraps\, her workshops always provide a safe space and encouragement for everyone’s creativity and self expression through sewing. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/afterschool-sew-love-club-2/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260618T152412
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SUMMARY:Makuta (New York) at The Jam Factory
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nMAKUTA is Doug\, Aleata\, and Rose Makuta\, an American cinematic rock band out of New York. \nTheir forthcoming album will be released in 2025\, supported by extensive touring — both domestically and internationally (including a headlining date at the world-renowned Fringe Festival in Edinburgh\, Scotland). They write\, play\, produce\, and engineer everything (from cello\, harp\, violin\, to piano\, bass\, guitar\, drums\, etc.)\, and have toured extensively\, including shared dates with Timbaland\, Hall and Oates\, The Band Perry\, and many others. \nTheir songs have been featured on Wells Fargo\, CBS\, Ducati\, Fox\, Zumba\, and more. They have also collaborated\, and written for/with fellow artist friends\, including Janis Ian\, Timbaland\, Ron Carter\, Ab-Liva\, Civil Twilight\, Paul Meany (of MuteMath)\, Hunter Hayes\, and others. For more information\, please visit www.MAKUTAMusic.com \nSupport act is new local band\, The Harlem Pigstrotters. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/makuta-new-york-at-the-jam-factory/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260320T213000
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Reid + Poetic Justice at The Jam Factory
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nReturning to The Jam Factory\, again with local stars\, Poetic Justice\, as support\, Jennifer Reid brings her new show to New Zealand. \nSixteen years in\, Jennifer moves between worlds with ease. She was once described as having “irreverent puckish vim” in a mag.\nShe plays Barb in Shane Meadows’ The Gallows Pole\, has opened for Pulp and John Cooper Clarke and performed for Chanel’s Metiers d’Art. She’s toured with Eliza Carthy for 18 months\, and in 2025\, took her songs to Aotearoa’s North Island to critical acclaim. She’s back! Rooted in archives and oral histories\, her work braids nineteenth-century music with the present: teaching\, performing\, researching\, sharing\, advocating and supporting spaces for memory and making in the tradition. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/jennifer-reid-poetic-justice-at-the-jam-factory/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T152412
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SUMMARY:Bare Minimum - Life Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nSuitable for beginner artists through to advanced\, these relaxed monthly sessions provide a fabulous opportunity to hone your observational drawing skills. The session will be hosted by long standing Incubator collaborator and talented artist\, Damien Kurth. He will be there to offer demonstrations\, support\, hints\, challenges and feedback for those who want it. \nWe will provide basic drawing supplies and a live model. Bring a mate\, your favourite drawing materials and refreshments. See ya there! \n*Out for respect for the model and the life drawing process\, this is a closed workshop. Please arrive with time to settle in before the workshop begins and doors close at 6pm. \nA word from the The Incubator: We are always striving to try make art opportunities more affordable and accessible for the community. At the same time we are also working to pay artists and collaborators fairly\, maintain our spaces and provide the necessary materials and resources. This intimate monthly gathering\, is a self-sustaining series. It needs a minimum number of participants to break even and anything above that goes toward the aforementioned necessities for future sessions. We think the Bare Minimum Life Drawing experience is unique one – offering extremely knowledgeable tutelage in a vibrant gallery setting amidst a curated exhibition of inspired artworks. You won’t be disappointed! \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bare-minimum-life-drawing-3/2026-03-18/
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:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260618T152412
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SUMMARY:Dogs With Sticks - Exhibition by Nick Eggleston
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThe dogs are back and this time\, they’ve got sticks. Nick Eggleston returns with his beloved\, attitude-filled canine characters in a pop-up exhibition. But wait\, there’s more: we’re also unveiling the Village’s first-ever Stick Library for dogs. Yes\, you read that right. A library. Of sticks. For dogs. Borrow\, return\, repeat. Dogs very welcome. \nGrab a drink from the licensed bar\, enjoy our grazing platter thanks to the wonderful Chris at Gate Pa New World then wander from space to space\, and soak up the Live Music and the energy of a true creative community. Meet the artists in their spaces and enjoy the diverse array of new exhibitions. \nCome straight from work. Bring a friend. Grab a drink. Explore the spaces. \nOpens on Friday the 13th March\, 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub in The Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga. \nOn Display in The Fire Station from the 14th March to the 3rd April. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/dogs-with-sticks-exhibition-by-nick-eggleston/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
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SUMMARY:New Works at The Artist Window Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThe gallery rotates its collection every four months to offer the public fresh and captivating artwork for their enjoyment and purchase. \nDedicated to supporting emerging and established artists\, The gallery ensures a continuous supply of fresh and inspiring pieces for all visitors. Each artwork is thoughtfully selected to represent a diverse array of styles\, mediums\, and viewpoints\, nurturing a lively artistic community. \nIn addition to exhibitions\, the gallery often hosts live demonstrations\, while each artist is staffing the gallery. This provides the public with an intimate look into the creative process. Whether you are a seasoned collector\, an aspiring artist\, or simply an art admirer\, The Artist Window Gallery has something special for everyone to enjoy. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World – This exhibition launch preview is Friday the 13th March\, 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Tauranga Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Everyone is welcome. \nWork is on display afterward\, for purchase and to take home; in The Artist Window Gallery 7 days a week from 10am to 3pm. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/new-works-at-the-artist-window-gallery/
LOCATION:The Artist Window Gallery\, 159 17th avenue\, The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Historic Village\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260618T152412
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SUMMARY:The Space of a Pause – Group Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThe Space of a Pause brings together a group of women artists whose work invites a slowing down\, a moment of stillness\, breath\, and attention. Across painting\, textile\, photography and object-based practice\, the exhibition offers works that create room rather than demand it\, encouraging the viewer to pause\, linger\, and look more closely. \nFor these artists\, making becomes a deliberate act of stillness and quiet. Created alongside lives shaped by care\, movement\, and change – and for many\, the presence of children – the studio becomes a space to step out of urgency and into focus. Within this space\, light settles\, forms are held\, and quiet gestures carry meaning. \nRooted in ways of seeing contemporary life in Aotearoa\, the exhibition suggests that a pause is not an absence\, but something actively made. Here\, stillness becomes an invitation\, to take space\, to notice what is often overlooked\, and to inhabit a moment where form\, feeling\, and attention are allowed to rest. \nGroup name: In Quiet Company\nIn Quiet Company is a small collective of female artists based in Aotearoa\, brought together through a shared stage of life\, balancing creative practice alongside family and work. The group connects online\, sharing works in progress\, ideas and support\, and is united by a shared love of making and continuing creative practice through busy and changing seasons.\nWorking across painting\, textile\, photography and object-based work\, In Quiet Company formed to create opportunities to show together and support one another’s creative lives. \nNames of Artists:\n1. Rhianna May\n2. Rose Ackland\n3. Hollie Teutscher\n4. Jessica Crowe\n5. Rose Kennedy\n6. Lisa Billing / Heymaker Studio \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World – This exhibition launch preview is Friday 13th of March 2026 – 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Tauranga Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Licensed Bar onsite\, and everyone is welcome. On display at The People’s Gallery Toi Ka Rere from the 14th of March to the 4th of April. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/the-space-of-a-pause-group-exhibition/
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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SUMMARY:Thin Skinned – Extraordinary Ceramics by Z
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nWe welcome back Turangi artist Z for his second exhibition of ceramic works that hold their breath. Artist Z presents Thin Skinned\, a solo exhibition of stunning brutalist ceramics. His work concerns modern perceptions through a prism of fragility\, tension\, balance and negative space. \nFresh from a string of award successes\, these sculptural pieces balance on the edge delicate yet strong-Handle with care\, even with your eyes! \nZed Snook attended art school at UCOL Whanganui 2021-22 for a Diploma of Art and Design. Waiclay Awards 2025\, (finalist) Ruapehu Art Award 2025 WSA Small Sculpture Award 2025\, (finalist) Waimarino Art Awards\, 2024\, (Winner Ceramic Award) Forsyth Barr Pushing Clay Award\, 2024\, (finalist x2 works) Emerging Practitioner in Clay Award\, 2023\, (finalist) WSA Small Sculpture Award 2023\, (finalist) \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World.\nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday 13th of March 2026 – 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Tauranga Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Licensed Bar onsite\, and everyone is welcome. \nOn display at The Pot House Gallery from the 14th of March to the 4th of April. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/thin-skinned-extraordinary-ceramics-by-z/
LOCATION:The Pot House Gallery\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Revival an Exhibition by Te Manaia Jennings
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nTe Manaia Jennings explores themes of freedom\, renewal\, and liberation through abstract realism. This exhibition presents powerful wolves\, delicate butterflies\, and women intimately entwined with nature\, often accompanied by birds\, stars\, or butterflies emerging from within. Together\, these motifs evoke strength\, transformation\, and the untamed spirit of the natural world. Each work reflects a journey of growth\, healing\, and the quiet liberation that comes with embracing change. \nThrough her practice\, Jennings invites viewers into a realm where nature and spirit converge\, celebrating the profound freedom found in transformation. These works were created over an extended period\, often guided by intuition rather than intention. She speaks of being drawn instinctively to certain colours\, forms\, or subjects without fully understanding why. Over time\, however\, a unifying narrative revealed itself\, a return to self\, and a rediscovery of inner freedom and wholeness. This awakening mirrors Jennings’ own journey over recent years\, shaped deeply by her faith in Jesus. \nAs the exhibition took form\, Jennings found herself asking: What is the story here? What is this exhibition called? The word that consistently emerged was revival. Biblically\, revival is defined as restoring to life\, breathing life anew\, and strengthening what has grown weary. This concept lies at the heart of the exhibition. \nBefore fully committing to art\, Jennings aspired to become a psychologist. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology and has worked in children’s mental health within school settings. While she found this work deeply meaningful\, her calling to paint never faded\, only intensifying with time. \nThroughout her life\, Jennings has navigated significant personal challenges\, including struggles with mental health and chronic physical pain resulting from severe congenital scoliosis. There were moments when perseverance felt impossible. Yet it is precisely in these moments that revival is found. Life is often demanding\, but within us exists the capacity to rise\, to heal\, and to be made new and strong once again. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World. \nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday 13th of March 2026 – 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Tauranga Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Licensed Bar onsite\, and everyone is welcome. \nOn display at The Incubator Gallery from the 14th of March to the 5th of April. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/revival-an-exhibition-by-te-manaia-jennings/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Beanie Fest 2026 - Wearable Art For Your Head - Registration
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nAn exclusive exhibition of artful\, beanie-style hats crafted from yarn and textiles—knitted\, crocheted\, or woven. We will send you an email closer to the time to remind you of our T&Cs which are detailed below. \nPLEASE NOTE  26th SEPTEMBER  IS THE REGISTRATION START DATE – THE EVENT IS IN APRIL 2026. \nCriteria for Artist Registrations: \nNinja Knits and The Incubator Creative Hub are delighted to announce our second Beanie Exhibition. This is your opportunity to be inspired\, explore new ideas\, and create something truly fantastic and original. \nWe invite local artists\, knitters\, and crocheters to participate by registering a beanie for this spectacular group show.  Start your creation now. \nRegister your Entry: No later than the 6th of April 2026\, 5pm. \nRegistration Fee $10 per Beanie\, must be paid in advance or it will not be accepted into the show. \nWe are excited to present the following categories to spark your creativity: \nGreenie Beanie – Create a beanie that celebrates or comments on our natural world\, either on a local or global scale.\nMeanie Beanie – Craft a beanie inspired by the macabre. Think frightening\, gory\, horror-themed\, or just plain weird.\nWild and Woolly – Be inspired to create your favourite wild or woolly animal in beanie form.\nFunky Junkie – You must use at least 50% recycled or repurposed yarn or textiles\, with other embellishments as desired.\nFlight of Fancy – Let your imagination run completely wild and lead the way to a truly unique creation. \nCategories for Younger Artists:\nEntries from our younger artists will be exhibited alongside the adult submissions in the categories above. \nTeeny Beanie (Aged 14 to 18) – Please select the appropriate section on your entry form\, in addition to your chosen category from the list above. \nWeeny Beanie (Aged 13 and under) – Please select the appropriate section\, in addition to your chosen category from the list above. \nThe Exhibition will open on Friday 10th of April and runs until Saturday the 2nd of May 2026\, \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/beanie-fest-2026-wearable-art-for-your-head-registration/
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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