News from around the rohe on what’s been happening in the creative industries!
February 2026 Pānui/ Newsletter
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Get Creative: Coromandel Arts Funding Open Now
Local artists and creative groups, it’s your chance to bring your ideas to life! Applications for the Creative Communities Scheme are open now, offering funding to support arts projects across our district. This funding round is open from Monday 2 February, and closes...
Mercury Bay Art Escape 2026: Celebrating 20 Years of Creativity
In 2026, Mercury Bay Art Escape proudly marks its 20th anniversary. It has grown into the Eastern Coromandel’s premier arts event, showcasing the work of more than 50 talented local artists.
Making Friends Exhibition
We are the friends that make, we are making friends. An exhibition of new work from two amazing creative powerhouses, 14-22 Feb, Hauraki House Gallery, Kapanga/ Coromandel
Dub in the Valley
Dub in the Valley is an outdoor reggae soundsystem gathering held at the historic Kauaeranga Valley Hall, Thames, to celebrate Waitangi Day and Bob Marley’s Birthday!
How satiSfied were you with this year’s artbeat festival?
We want to make next year even better, so if you could answer a few simple questions about this year’s festival would help us a lot. Thanks so much!
Artbeat 2025 – It’s a Wrap!
Our third coromandel artbeat spring festival saw 95 creative events across our rohe, from live music gigs, artist open studios, workshops, local theatre, makers markets, exhibitions, community events, and festivals. The online program was diverse, offering something...
Silent Movies Live: A Performance to Remember!
I grew up watching Mad Movies, which featured snippets of many great silent films – so I had early exposure to the genre. As an adult, I’ve watched a few complete Charlie Chaplin movies, but I’ve never had a chance to experience one in a theatre with a large audience.
Ahi Kaa: Rekindling Connections as Māori Clay Artists Return to Driving Creek
In early November, Driving Creek welcomed Ngā Kaihanga Uku (The Māori Clay Artists Collective) & Friends back to Kapanga for their first visit in almost ten years.
December 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter
News from around the rohe on what’s been happening in the creative industries!
