Following ten days of sculpting, Rory McDougall (Hokitika) was awarded the top prize at the 2018 Rotorua Sculpture Symposium closing ceremony (Sunday 25 November 2018). His work, entitled Waters of Rotorua depicts a map of the Rotorua region. Made from Taranaki andesite stone, the grooves and...
ArtsMad is a visual presentation evening that takes place four times a year, where people from the wider arts community talk about what they do alongside a rolling show reel of interesting images. The evening takes place at The Monarch Room at Prince’s Gate Hotel and explores...
Fish Out of Water – an arts trail celebrating Rotorua’s magnificent lakes and fishery from December 2018 to February 2019. Fish Out of Water Art Trail is an annual summer art event which Rotorua Lakes Council initiated 14 years ago as a creative way for local...
Featuring artwork from Toi Ohomai Bachelor of Creative Technologies Students....
Come and view this special exhibition of photographs of the Redwoods Children’s Day in Rotorua Lakes Council Galleria. On display from 2 November 2018 until 24 January 2019, these beautiful images showcase the forest celebrations since its inception more than 18 years ago. The Travelling Tuataras were...
ArtsMad is a visual presentation evening that takes place four times a year, where people from the wider arts community talk about what they do alongside a rolling show reel of interesting images. The evening takes place at The Monarch Room at Prince’s Gate Hotel and...
Bringing sound to life! Share a secret, make some noise and have fun with kōrero (conversation) with this quirky interactive sound sculpture for kids and adults. Made up of four brightly coloured tubes with trumpet shaped ends, Speakatube is irresistible, encouraging talking, interaction and having fun...
Eighteen talented sculptors have been chosen to take part in the 2018 Rotorua Sculpture Symposium in November this year. Picked from more than 25 entries, the finalists will spend ten days carving and sculpting pieces relating to this year’s symposium theme Ngā Wai o Rotorua –...
The Rotorua Creative Communities Scheme is seeking applications for funding for local arts projects. Applications are open until 26 September 2018. “With just over $25,000 available for new arts projects in the community, this is a fantastic opportunity for locals with an artistic passion to make their...
Are you keen to be part of the Nightmare? Are you creative with a spooky and macabre side? Do you enjoy crafting unique artworks with a ghoulish twist. This year we are offering a unique opportunity for your art to be part of the show. The...