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...
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,...
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...
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...
The Friends of Rotorua Museum in partnership with Lockwood are delighted to offer artists the opportunity to be part of the first ever Bay of Plenty Artists Exhibition this year. Friends of Rotorua Museum committee member, Jo-Anne La Grouw, notes that “with Covid-19 restrictions following the...
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...
Additional funding has been added to the current Rotorua District Creative Communities Scheme round, meaning over $52,000 is available to support Rotorua arts initiatives. With nearly double the normal amount offered, applications are being sought for this funding round which closes on 6 March 2021. Rotorua Creative...
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...
CALL FOR ARTISTS/DESIGNS OUTDOOR ART TRAIL PIECES FOR WAIMANGU VOLCANIC VALLEY INTRODUCTION: Waimangu Volcanic Valley is an Iwi owned nature-based tourism business based 20 minutes south of Rotorua. Manuhiri (visitors) can experience it’s unique geothermal wonders, explore a regenerating post-eruption scenic reserve, and learn about the history,...
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...