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...
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,...
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...
Local artists and creatives are invited to submit proposals to exhibit a body of works at the Rotorua Lakes Council Galleria from approx. 14th February through to 13th May, 2020. The Galleria is currently undergoing a major refurbishment, so this exhibition will coincide with the celebration of this fabulous...
I’d cycle from Mead St, a long glide down Fenton St - before roundabouts - past the railway yards, turning right through the Government Gardens. Then passing through the heavy rear doors, I’d hear clatter from the hall as Maxine and Carol readied the counter, and John Perry’s deeper...
Poetry Shots! – an evening where local poets perform from their personal collections....