Local artists and creatives are invited to submit proposals to exhibit a body of works at the Rotorua Lakes Council Galleria for 2023. All media considered, though works should generally be of a larger scale, predominantly 2-D, and exhibition-ready. Covered plinths are available for 6 x...
It’s been nearly four years since the last Sculpture Symposium and now is the time to re-think the future direction of the Sulphur Lake Sculpture Trail. There is no question that our three previous Sculpture Symposia have been real successes, with over 50 works created on site and...
Retired pilot and now artist, Jon Marett, was inspired to chronicle the amazing life and accomplishments of Kiwi icon, Jean Batten. This collection of 18 works created over the past several years, pays tribute to this aviatrix’s extraordinary skills, accomplishments and dogged determination. Capturing Jeans’ remarkable...
Poetry in windows Summer Season has begun -and will run through to late February. Featuring the work of over 50 creatives displayed in the windows of over 22 local businesses, it will give locals and visitors an opportunity to enjoy poetry throughout the city. The initiative is organised by Poetry Bomb Rotorua and is supported by...
When local school kids were asked to submit colourful designs with an environmental and sustainable message, more than 100 jumped to the task. Seven of these designs were selected by a judging panel and will adorn the Rotorua rubbish and recycling trucks in 2022. Winners included...
The latest Rotorua District Creative Communities Scheme funding round has awarded $30,634 to 20 arts projects across the Rotorua district. Creative Communities Rotorua Lead, Julie Parsons, says 20 grants were offered to a wide variety of arts projects including literature, cultural arts festivals and markets, instrumental...
The first ever Bay of Plenty Artists exhibition opens to the public next week (8 November 2021) showcasing 76 artworks for sale. The exhibition is a partnership between Friends of Rotorua Museum and Lockwood to give regional artists an opportunity to show their creativity and artistic...
He Whakaaturanga Toi nō Te Waiariki Highlighting the remarkable talent of Bay of Plenty artists, this exhibition showcases a wide range of artworks from regional artists. Organised by the Friends of Rotorua Museum in partnership with Lockwood, the first ever Bay of Plenty Artists Exhibition will open...
Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa is hosting an interactive exhibition to find out what the community want to see and experience when the strengthened building opens. As well as delving into the history of the iconic Bath House building and giving insights into...
Nikau Chater and Michael Barker recently got together to record Nikau's song 'u B u', for which she was awarded second place in Rotorua Song Writing Competition - Te Manu Tito Waiata 2021. Michael and Nikau worked extensively on the arrangement achieving an excellent result that...