In 2006 a small group of artists in Coromandel and Colville decided to organise the very first Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour. It was a bit of a risk starting from scratch with very little funding and no idea how many visitors would make the trip to our isolated but special region.
Come and help celebrate the opening of a vibrant new creative space on July 1st from 3 to 6pm! United Makers Gallery has opened its doors in Grahamstown, bringing together artists, makers, learners, and art lovers under one roof.
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Artificial Intelligence. It’s truly everywhere. Your favourite apps and software, websites, even your doctor is on board the AI train. What I want to speak to, is the effect AI art has on our creatives, especially locally here in the Coromandel.
As Thames Music Group looks towards the future and our 50th year anniversary in 2027, we are also taking little peeks at some of the concerts and activities of the TMG since its beginning in 1977.
Carved From Stone – This June, Vessel Art Gallery in Thames presents Bowled Over, a new exhibition by local artist Stuart Hislop celebrating a remarkable milestone: one year of creating hand-carved stone bowls.
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NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa celebrates the artists and music scenes from across our fair land. It’s our annual opportunity to turn up local sounds and have more of our music in more ears around the country.
In March, Matt release his debut album, Vā, an 11-track work created in Samoa from field recordings, found sounds and collaborations, woven together with bass-heavy electronic production.
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