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...
With some fantastic artworks already submitted, Bay of Plenty artists are reminded to have their entry in by 1 October 2021 to be part of the first ever Bay of Plenty Artists Exhibition. Already artwork submissions cover a wide variety of media including, stone carving, weaving,...
CALLING ALL PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE TEACHERS IN ROTORUA We want to add colour and vibrancy to our local fleet of rubbish and recycling trucks and we want your class to design them! Designs should reflect an environmental care and sustainability message – with special reference to Rotorua’s...
Partners, funders and contributors marked the successful completion of Te Ahi Tupua today with a karakia. This morning was an opportunity for partners and contributors to come together to acknowledge and recognise those that had a hand in telling a significant Te Arawa story. They spoke...
The Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) provides funding to local arts projects so that all New Zealanders can be involved in, support or attend a wide range of events including dance, literature, Māori arts, crafts, film, music, Pacific arts, theatre and visual arts. Over $52,000 is available...
Te Ara Whakairo o Te Roto Pūngāwhā Sulphur Lake was originally created in 1908 through the vision of Dr Arthur Wohlmann - the country’s first Balneologist who lived in nearby Wohlmann house (now part of the Rotorua Arts Village). Dr Wohlmann believed that tranquil picturesque surroundings were...
Birds of Aotearoa When the 2020 Rotorua Christmas Tree goes up in Te Manawa for 1 December, you will see if offers a uniquely Kiwi twist on traditional festive decorations. Learn more about this design, the materials and processes behind its creation from artists, Imogen Zino and...
In a year we won’t forget, this year’s community Christmas tree will be one to remember! In place from 1 December the 2020 Rotorua Christmas Tree, located in Te Manawa, offers a uniquely Kiwi twist on traditional festive decorations. Titled Ngā Manu o Aotearoa, the design...
The Fish Out of Water Art Trail is an annual summer art event initiated by Rotorua Lakes Council 16 years ago as a creative way for local artists and community to celebrate Rotorua’s magnificent lakes and fisheries. The trail features large fish (fibreglass moulded) transformed each...
PROPOSALS FOR ROTORUA’S CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONINTRODUCTION:Rotorua Lakes Council (RLC) is seeking proposals from the creative sector for the decoration of Rotorua’s city Christmas tree, due for installation in Te Manawa mid November 2020. PROJECT PURPOSE: Create a fresh new look for the tree Highlight identity of...