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# Creative Coromandel

He Mana Toi Moehau Trust

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- [Creative Communities Scheme Funding Round Now Open](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-communities-scheme-funding-round-now-open/) - Applications are now open for the latest Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) funding round, offering financial support for arts and creative projects across the Coromandel Peninsula. Deadline: 28 August 2026, 5 pm
- [After School Pottery – Meet Amanda Ewing](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/after-school-pottery-meet-amanda-ewing/) - We are delighted to welcome highly respected second-generation potter and teacher Amanda Ewing as the tutor for our After School Pottery programme at United Makers.
- [August 2026 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/august-2026-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Dylan Wade Band: ‘The Light’ Album Release  Tour](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/dylan-wade-band-the-light/) - Dylan's new album is finally released! It’s been a long process and quite a few years have passed since the last album 'Life’ was released. "Overall I’m really happy with it", says Dylan, "and it’s my best release so far."
- [Te Toi o Matariki and the Matariki festival in Kūaotunu](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/te-toi-o-matariki-and-the-matariki-festival-in-kuaotunu/) - The first known Matariki celebration happened in Kūaotunu on July 9, 2026, on the day of the Matariki public holiday. While pre-colonial celebrations may have happened in the area long ago, this 21st century celebration was an uplifting blend of culture, art and community coming together in unity to celebrate the things we hold dear.
- [July 2026 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/july-2026-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [5K Exhibition – King's Birthday 2026, Kūaotunu](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/5k-exhibition-kings-birthday-2026-kuaotunu/) - A very well-attended opening of the 5K Art Exhibition in Kuaotunu was followed by a steady stream of visitors over the King's Birthday long weekend in late May and early June.
- [Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour 2026 - Twenty Wonderful Years of Art](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-open-studios-arts-tour-2026-twenty-wonderful-years-of-art/) - 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.
- [United Makers Gallery](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/united-makers-gallery/) - 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.
- [June 2026 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/june-2026-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [A.I. in the Arts](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/a-i-in-the-arts/) - 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.
- [TMG 50th Anniversary and Annual Young Performers Concert](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tmg-50th-anniversary-and-annual-young-performers-concert/) - 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.
- [Bowled Over Exhibition](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/bowled-over-exhibition/) - 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.
- [The Space Between: Making Vā](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-space-between-making-va/) - 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.
- [May is NZ Music Month](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/may-is-nz-music-month/) - 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.
- [May 2026 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/may-2026-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [April 2026 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/april-2026-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Harp in Hauraki](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/harp-in-hauraki/) - A concert by highly acclaimed and award winning Breton harpist and singer, Kevin Le Pennec, on 20 March saw a small but really keen audience turnout at the Monkey House Lounge and Cabaret.
- [Whangamatā Art Trail Back This Eater](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/whangamata-art-trail-back-this-eater/) - The much-loved Whangamatā Arts Trail returns for Easter, promising a vibrant weekend of creativity, connection, and discovery across the community. With 10 unique hubs open to the public, this year’s trail invites locals and visitors alike to step inside studios, gardens, and pop-up exhibition spaces.
- [Mercury Bay Art Escape – on now](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/mercury-bay-art-escape-2/) - Open studios: 7-8-9 & 14-15-16 March 2026 This year, the event proudly marks its 20th anniversary. Check out the work of more than 50 talented local artists.
- [March 2026 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/march-2026-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [The Thames Paint Out 2026](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-thames-paint-out-2026/) - “What the hell is going on? There are all these people painting everywhere!” was heard countless times on Saturday, February 28th. While some passers-by just had a curious peek at the artists in the heart of the Grahamstown market, others were on a mission—tracking 38 artists from the War Monument in the hills down to the waterfront.
- [COGS Hauraki public meeting](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/cogs-hauraki-public-meeting-2/) - Community organisations and the wider community are warmly invited to attend the 2026 COGS Hauraki public meetings. At the Public Meeting you can: Provide feedback around local needs and priorities for the funding Committee to consider, when allocating the fund. Hear a report from the LDC Chair on the 2025/26 funding decisions. Learn more about
- [February 2026 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/february-2026-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Get Creative: Coromandel Arts Funding Open Now](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/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 Friday 27 February 2026, for projects taking place between 1 April 2026
- [Mercury Bay Art Escape 2026: Celebrating 20 Years of Creativity](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/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  ](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/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](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/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?](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/how-satidfied-were-you-with-this-years-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!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/artbeat-2025-its-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 for everyone to enjoy. This year’s artbeat got kicked off back in early September with a free community
- [Silent Movies Live: A Performance to Remember!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/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](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/ahi-kaa-rekindling-connections-as-maori-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](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/december-2025-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Celebrating 10 Years of Steampunk The Thames!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/celebrating-10-years-of-steampunk-the-thames/) - Join in the delightful madness of the 10th annual Steampunk Festival, running over four days from November 6th to 9th. Come and enjoy the fun, entertainment, competitions, dancing, prancing, games, and gadgets. The perfect opportunity to unleash your creative side and get amongst it! Bring the family, there’s fun for everyone.
- [November 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/november-2025-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [True Tales – Stories from Coromandel Hauraki](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/true-tales-stories-from-coromandel-hauraki/) - If the skeletons in the closet are something that interest you, you should get your hands on some of the ‘True Tales’ publications, written by locals and often with some unexpected surprises!
- [Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-open-studios-arts-tour/) - For the first two weekends this month, 4-5 Oct, and 11-12 Oct, Coromandel will be buzzing with art enthusiasts eager to explore the latest creative work during The Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour.
- [October 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/october-2025-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [My Month In Puebla, Mexico](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/my-month-in-puebla-mexico/) - I’ve just returned from one of the most colourful and inspiring experiences of my life — a month-long art residency in Puebla, Mexico. From the moment I arrived, Puebla felt alive.
- [September 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/september-2025-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [The Nukes Launch The Artbeat Spring Festival!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-nukes-launch-the-artbeat-spring-festival/) - The coromandel artbeat spring festival is just around the corner and is launched this year by West Auckland ukulele legends The Nukes in a free-to-everyone concert on Friday 5 September.
- [Silent Movies Live: Chaplin Returns to the Big Screen](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/silent-movies-live-chaplin-returns-to-the-big-screen/) - In response to the renewed appetite for live entertainment following Covid restrictions, and originally performed outdoors, this silent movie project has since moved into theatres, reviving the magic of 1920s picture houses – where silent films were brought to life with live musical accompaniment.
- [Ngā Kaihanga Uku Returns – Driving Creek Pottery, Coromandel 2-9 Nov](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/nga-kaihanga-uku-returns-driving-creek-pottery-coromandel-2-9-nov/) - Ngā Kaihanga Uk uwānanga at Driving Creek from November 2 - 9, including daily public workshops and talks, plus Ahi Kaa Exhibition Opening Sunday November 9
- [Spring Time – artbeat Time!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/spring-time-artbeat-time/) - Spring is almost here, and that means the start of the 3rd coromandel artbeat spring festival! Yes, it’s hard to believe, but we’re in round 3 already! Woop-woop!
- [Mapping Colour: An Exhibition and Residency Adventure](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/mapping-colour-an-exhibition-and-residency-adventure/) - In her solo exhibition of retrospective and contemporary work and aptly subtitled 'A Textural Exhibition of an Exploration of Plant Dyes', the artist wants to show the vast range of colour that can be obtained from plant dyes and earth pigments...
- [Sofia Tekela-Smith & The Arts Of Oceania Exhibition in NY](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/sofia-tekela-smith-the-arts-of-oceania-exhibition-in-ny/) - Sofia Tekela-Smith is a New Zealand-Rotuman artist specialising in jewellery and body adornments. Many may recall her stunning garland in the Art is Identity exhibition in Kūaotunu and Kapanga this past January. Sofia just returned from New York where her work is on show at the Oceania Gallery in the MET.
- [August 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/august-2025-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [July 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/july-2025-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [The Kiribati Mamas: Louisa & Kaetaeta](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-kiribati-mamas-louisa-kaetaeta/) - Over the coming months, we’ve decided to share the enthusiastically received exhibition, Art Is Identity. Our first choice is a long-held historical and collaborative pair: the delightful, talented, and humble Louisa Humphry and Kaetaeta Watson.
- [Mana Mātātahi: Divine On Every Level](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/mana-matatahi-divine-on-every-level/) - It was a great joy to experience Mana Mātātahi at their Matariki concert at St. George's Church in Thames. The energy, complexity of harmonies, and interaction between the vocalists in this youth-driven chorus were outstanding.
- [New Whiti Fest busking festival celebrates the performing arts](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/new-whiti-fest-busking-festival-celebrates-the-performing-arts/) - New summer busking festival debuts in Whitianga on 7 Feb
- [Creative Coromandel Farewells Founding Member and Trustee](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-coromandel-farewells-founding-member-and-trustee/) - After eight years of dedicated service, Bernie Ross has retired from her role as an original Trustee of He Mana Toi Moehau Trust/ Creative Coromandel. A respected figure in the Whangamatā arts community, Bernie is widely known for her beautiful harakeke weaving and her passionate advocacy for Toi Māori/ Māori art.
- [June 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/june-2025-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [artbeat impact report](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/artbeat-impact-report/) - 2024 was a huge success! Over the 3 months the festival had 91 events. There were over 30,000 event attendees with 9,000 from outside the region. Total ticket sales were above $200k, and total outside visitor spend while here went past the $3 million mark. Find out all the facts in this colourful and fun, easy to digest 40-page report!
- [May 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/may-2025-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [April 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/april-2025-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Connection, Collaboration, Creativity & Community](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/connection-collaboration-creativity-community/) - Ngā mihi nui to the Thames creative community for a fabulous Wednesday night on the 9th of April at our Creative Conversations! This completed the first round of going into all the five wards, to connect and kōrero with creatives all across the rohe.
- [Whangamatā Easter Art Trail Breaks Records Despite Wild Weather](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/whangamata-easter-art-trail-breaks-records-despite-wild-weather/) - Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of art lovers who turned out in force for this year’s Whangamatā Easter Art Trail – the biggest and most successful yet.
- [The Nukes Are Coming To Thames!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-nukes-are-coming-to-thames/) - Enter the slightly askew and magical world of ukulele trio ‘The Nukes’, who have been wowing audiences around Aotearoa for over 15 years. Now, with young Parker prodigy JayP, they embark on a new musical journey as they undertake the next chapter in their colourful and eventful career.
- [SaltWood: A Musical Duo Born Out of a Challenge – An Interview with Len Salt and Anna Dunwoodie](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/saltwood-a-musical-duo-born-out-of-a-challengean-interview-with-len-salt-and-anna-dunwoodie/) - By Jessica Paton In this Q&A session, Jessica Paton has a chat with our mayor and his musical partner about their musical background, what drives them, and why they enjoy live perfoming the best of all. Q: Who Are You? Could you introduce yourself and give us a quick rundown of your music style? A:
- [March 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/march-2025-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Toi Whakairo | Wānanga | Mahi Toi](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/ngakau-symposium/) - Ngākau Carving Symposium is back for its third year and kicks off next month in Thames between the 12th and 26th of April. With a fantastic lineup of artists, activities, and wānanga (workshops), this is a mahi toi event you do not want to miss! Ngākau this year has grown to 22 artists from Hauraki,
- [Mercury Bay Art Escape](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/mercury-bay-art-escape/) - The annual artists' open studios, held the first two weekends of March each year, feature a rich and eclectic mix of art mediums. This is a unique opportunity to visit and chat with member artists in their studios, see their work in progress, learn what inspires them and what new art they are creating, and buy directly from their studios.
- [Dual Event in Kapanga: Art-Is Identity and Creative Conversations  ](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/dual-event-in-kapanga-art-is-identity-and-creative-conversations/) - Art-Is Identity is a current statement in the politics of Aotearoa at this moment, an opportunity that might offer a public reflection of identity through art. It enabled the participatory artists to define and reflect various aspects of their identity and would resonate with the viewer’s curiosity about the multifaceted nature of identity.
- [Random Addition #3](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/random-addition-3-review/) - “And then, for 10 days - with input from anyone who visits - we create a single piece of ever-shifting music, pieced together from the sounds and ideas made in the space.”
- [february 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/february-2025-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Dessa Bluu - Ponsonby Bloom](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/dessa-bluu-ponsonby-bloom/) - By Isabel Gilbert-Palmer I was magnetised by the originality of Dessa Bluu’s work Heritage on the Artist Gallery wall at the Mercury Bay Art Escape Opening in 2017, gleaming in all its golden glory. It was a brilliant, original, shiny take on an iconic possessions of many on the Peninsula. At first encounter, this led
- [That’s a Wrap! artbeat 2024](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/thats-a-wrap-artbeat-2024/) - The Coromandel Artbeat Spring Festival kicked off on the 6th of September in Whitianga with the launch of CoroCine, a three-day local film festival showcasing the best in Hauraki Coromandel filmmaking. And in December, we see it ending in an experimental community music collaboration, Random Addition #3. From film, music, creative workshops, exhibitions, theatre, and all that comes between, our artbeat spotlighted our creative communities!
- [Revisiting the Era of Funk and Freedom –  Colville Festival](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/revisiting-the-era-of-funk-and-freedom-colville-festival/) - By Brooke Dennehy Larkin The energy on Saturday night at the annual Colville Sings event was nothing short of electric. Upon entering the sparkling and shimmering Colville Hall, a disco ball front and centre lighting up the whole space, it was clear that a one-of-a-kind evening was about to unfold.
- [Driving Creek’s 50th Anniversary: A Memorable Celebration](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/driving-creeks-50th-anniversary/) - Driving Creek’s 50th Anniversary was a weekend to remember. It brought together our community to celebrate Barry Brickell's legacy and the enduring impact of Driving Creek. The event offered something for everyone, from thought-provoking panel discussions to creative exhibitions and engaging activities.
- [December 2024 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/december-2024-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Celebrating 3 Years of Creativity and Social Connectivity](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/celebrating-3-years-of-creativity-and-social-connectivity/) - The amazing results of three years of engagement will be showcased during the four-day exhibition at Hauraki House Gallery Coromandel. In addition, there will be fun ‘have-a-go-drop-in’ art workshops on each day.
- [November 2024 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/november-2024-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Artists and Art Lovers, Don’t Let the Artbeat Skip by You](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/artists-and-art-lovers-dont-let-the-artbeat-skip-by-you/) - Calling all art lovers! Creative Coromandel’s spring festival, artbeat, is a curation of all the must-see artists, experiences and events in the rohe. Running until mid-December, artbeat gives locals and visitors alike the chance to build an itinerary of art experiences on the Coromandel, before the summer hordes arrive.
- [To The Front: Girls Rock Aotearoa](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/to-the-front-girls-rock-aotearoa/) - The main purpose of To The Front is to empower youth by providing them with knowledge and practical skills in a safe and supportive environment.
- [Steampunk The Thames 9th Annual Festival: Down the Rabbit Hole!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/steampunk-the-thames-9th-annual-festival-down-the-rabbit-hole/) - Once upon a time, in a delightfully quirky town hugging a sandy shoreline, the Gold Mining Town of Thames strutted onto the scene! Bursting with heritage, culture, and artistic flair, it became the perfect backdrop for the very first Steampunk the Thames Festival in 2015!
- [Nur Peach Talks About Her Inspirational Pop Debut Album](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/nur-peach-talks-about-her-inspirational-pop-debut-album/) - Interview by Jessica Paton Nur Peach is a singer-songwriter and recording/performing artist from Waiomu, a small seaside settlement on the Thames Coast. She released her debut album, Syncopate, in June this year. Q: Who Are You? Could you introduce yourself and give us a quick rundown of your music style? A: I'm Nur Peach, and
- [The Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-coromandel-open-studios-arts-tour/) - It’s Spring, which means The Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour is on this month! This is the 18th year of the Arts Tour, which happens every year on the first two weekends of October. This year, it falls on October 5th & 6th and 12th & 13th, with an exhibition running for nine days at
- [October 2024 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/october-2024-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [John McEnteer](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/john-mcenteer/) - Deputy Chair & Hauraki Māori Trust Board
- [Heather Watt](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/heather-watt-2/) - Whangamatā Rep
- [Bernie Ross](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/bernie-ross/) - Whangamatā Rep
- [Roimata Taimana ](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/roimata-taimana/) - Mercury Bay North/ Kūaotunu Rep
- [Jean McCann](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/jean-mccann/) - Tairua - Pauanui Rep
- [Fiona Cameron](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/chair-thames-respresentative/) - Chair & Thames Rep
- [Jessica Paton](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/jessica-paton-thames-representative/) - Thames Rep
- [Te Kawa and His Beautiful Life](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/te-kawa-and-his-beautiful-life/) - Maururongo [Ron] Te Kawa, a textile artist and educator, came to Coromandel in August to build a creative space in the Coromandel Citizens Hall
- [artbeat Launch Party- Kicking Off 3 Months of  Spring Festival!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/artbeat-launch-party-kicking-off-3-months-of-spring-festival/) - The CoroCine Film Festival is the first event in the coromandel artbeat spring festival, which will pull together a series of creative events mapped out across the peninsula
- [September 2024 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/september-2024-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [August 2024 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/august-2024-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Potter Fiona Gates’ Incredible Taonga Uku Journey](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/potter-fiona-gates-incredible-taonga-uku-journey/) - Isabel Gilbert talks with Fiona Gates about being a potter versus a ceramist, the sensuality of clay and its raw earthiness, dreams of being a shepherdess and wool crafter, plummeting into ADHD and PTSD, and re-building herself through the journey of uku and connecting to Te Ao Māori, and why you can’t be without your reclaim bucket.
- [Interview With the Late Wailin Elliott](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/interview-with-the-late-wailin-elliott/) - Wailin Elliott and I met at the first Chinese New Zealand Artists Hui, held in 2013 at Corban Estate Arts Centre, where I was the curator. Ten years later I was able to visit Wailin while on a residency at Driving Creek Railway and Pottery. Wailin Elliott is an artist I admire and can relate to as there are distinct parallels between how she forged her practice and the path mine has taken.
- [Shannon Silcock: Exploring The Process of Abstraction](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/shannon-silcock-exploring-the-process-of-abstraction/) - A Masters of Science in Art psychotherapy gave Shannon the perfect way to combine her interest in working with people, and her love of art.
- [Review: Roimata’s Matariki Exhibition](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/review-roimatas-matariki-exhibition/) - Some days later after our earlier conversation I visited Roi’s Matariki Art Show tucked away in a corner of Kuaotunu village. This was his first solo show with only his work on show and it gave plenty of time to wander, focus and compare his various styles and works.
- [A Conversation with Kūaotunu Artist Roimata Taimana](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/a-conversation-with-kuaotunu-artist-roimata-taimana/) - A few days before Roimata’s Mataraki weekend art show, he agreed to meet up and kōrero about his work and his memories about his first exhibition and his work, prior to what would be his first local solo show.
- [July 2024 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/july-2024-panui-newsletter/) - News from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Ties That Bind - A New Play Hitting the Stage in Thames This Month](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/ties-that-bind-a-new-play-hitting-the-stage-in-thames-this-month/) - Rehearsals are well underway for Thames Music and Drama’s Ties that Bind production, written and directed by Thames local Hilary Rodley.
- [List your event for the artbeat Before 31 July And be in to Win!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/list-your-event-for-the-artbeat-before-31-july-and-be-in-to-win/) - Attention all local artists – enter your event early and be in to win a weekend away for two! If you enter your event before July 31st you will go into the draw to win 2 VIP tickets for the CoroCine Film Festival Opening Night and Coromandel Artbeat Lauch Party, plus accommodation for 2, and
- [Accessible, Focussed and Fairer – Creative NZ’s New Funding Model](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/accessible-focussed-and-fairer-creative-nzs-new-funding-model/) - Following extensive consultation with the country’s arts sectors during 2023, in early 2024, Creative New Zealand (CNZ) announced a new funding programme, replacing its traditional monthly, highly contested Arts Grants model, which sometimes closed within days of opening.
- [CoroCine Film Festival](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/corocine-film-festival/) - Welcome to a new and exciting three-day cinematic event at the Mercury Twin Cinemas in Whitianga. The event will include internationally acclaimed works by the best and brightest of our Coromandel filmmakers, as well as films about the Coromandel, making it a must-attend for all film lovers and artists.
- [Everything You Knew – And Didn’t About Matariki](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/everything-you-knew-and-didnt-about-matariki/) - Although we exist under the same stars, it is not surprising perhaps that given the different cultures, lifestyles, and belief systems of the civilisations of Europe and Asia and the Pacific, we would evolve different understandings of the night sky and create different stories about their meanin
- [June 2024 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/june-2024-panui-newsletter/) - News and info from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [A Conversation With Raewyn Helms-Davis](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/a-conversation-with-raewyn-helms-davis/) - Raewyn Helms-Davis’s Art Loft is wedged into the corner garden of her home in central Whitianga. An address she has had since 2014, when she moved from Auckland to focus on her work as a full-time artist.
- [May 2024 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/may-2024-panui-newsletter/) - News and info from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [Terry Walker](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/terry-walker/) - Whangamatā Rep
- [Martin Rodley](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/martin-rodley/) - TCDC Rep
- [Graeme Smith](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/graeme-smith/) - Whangamatā Rep
- [April 2024 Pānui/ Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/260659-2/) - News and info from around the rohe on what's been happening in the creative industries!
- [COGS Hauraki Public Meeting](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/cogs-hauraki-public-meeting/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Community organisations and the wider community are warmly invited to attend the 2024 COGS Hauraki public meeting. DATE: Wednesday 20th March TIME: 10:30- 12:30pm VENUE: Thames War Memorial Hall, Civic Centre, 200 Mary St, Thames For more information visit the link below https://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/community-organisation-grants-scheme/ If you are not able
- [March 2024 Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/march-2024-newsletter/) - Click the link below to view the Creative Coromandel March 2024 Newsletter MARCH NEWS
- [Creative NZ Funding workshops](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-nz-funding-workshops/) - From February CNZ are working alongside local roopu to hold funding workshops to support artists, arts organisations and their communities understand and access their new funds opening from 7 March 2024. Currently 20 funding workshops are planned across the country, including workshops with dedicated Ngā Toi Māori and Pacific arts focus. Thames: Tuesday 5 March
- [Creative Communities Scheme](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-communities-scheme-2/) - The scheme, backed by Creative New Zealand, aims to increase participation in the arts, broaden the range and diversity of the arts available to communities and enhance and strengthen the local arts sector. The next funding round is open from Monday 19 February 2024 to Monday 18 March 2024. For more information, click HERE
- [Mercury Bay Art Escape Open Studios 2024](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/mercury-bay-art-escape-open-studios-2024/) - Launching Mercury Bay Art Escape Open Studios 2024 is the ever-popular Gala event on Friday 1 March at 6pm at Hot Waves Café, Hot Water Beach. Guest speaker ‘Flox’ is an internationally renowned stencil and mural artist. Her trademark is native birds, ferns and flowers in distinctly vibrant colours. We are fortunate to have a
- [Creative Coromandel February 2024 Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-coromandel-february-2024-newsletter/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Click HERE to Read[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section] 40 SHARES Share on Facebook Tweet
- [Creative Coromandel January 2024 Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-coromandel-january-2024-newsletter/) - Click HERE to Read
- [Creative Coromandel Newsletter - December 2024](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-coromandel-newsletter-december-2024/) - Click Here to Read
- [the coromandel artbeat spring festival 2023 wrap up](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-coromandel-artbeat-spring-festival-2023-wrap-up/) - Click HERE to read
- [coromandel artbeat spring festival news update #6](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-artbeat-spring-festival-news-update-6/) - Read the latest news HERE
- [Creative NZ Funding Opportunities](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-nz-funding-opportunities/) - Click HERE to access the Creative NZ information
- [coromandel artbeat enews #5](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-artbeat-enews-5/) - Click HERE for the latest on our coromandel artbeat spring festival
- [Creative Coromandel November Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-coromandel-november-newsletter/) - Click HERE for the latest Creative Coromandel News
- [the coromandel artbeat spring festival](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-coromandel-artbeat-spring-festival-2/) - Click here for News Update #4
- [Clear as Mud](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/clear-as-mud/) - POTTERS FROM ACROSS THE NORTH ISLAND SHOWCASE THEIR WORK IN WAIHI OVER LABOUR WEEKEND An exciting showcase for the art of pottery will again come to Waihi over Labour Weekend, featuring more than 130 pieces by artists from across the North Island. “Clear As Mud” is a show featuring the beautiful, practical, sculptural, whimsical or just plain
- [Annual ARTwaikino exhibition](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/annual-artwaikino-exhibition/) - Labour weekend, Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 October, 10am - 4pm, Monday 23 October, 10am - 12 noon Waikino Victoria Hall, near the Waikino Tavern on SH2 Launch and prize-giving Friday 20 October, 5.30 - 7.30pm ARTwaikino is an exhibition in its 23rd year, started by the community in 2000. It's a huge annual attraction.
- [the coromandel artbeat spring festival](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-coromandel-artbeat-spring-festival/) - Click here for News Update #3
- [Te Whanganui o Hei | Mercury Bay arts facility feasibility study](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/te-whanganui-o-hei-mercury-bay-arts-facility-feasibility-study/) - After a series of very successful public hui on the eastern seaboard and Christine Ennis who is conducting the feasibility study meeting with a number of Arts groups, Community Board and other local organisations to gain feedback, we are now inviting those in Mercury Bay and the eastern seaboard of the Coromandel Peninsula who were
- [Chorus Cabinet Art Programme](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/chorus-cabinet-art-programme/) - Chorus has worked with our Council to bring an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents with the Cabinet Art Programme. Ten cabinets have been chosen for beautification across the Coromandel, with two in each Community Board area and artists are encouraged to submit their designs before submissions close on 8 October. A trial
- [The Process](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-process/) - Opening this coming Friday night, the annual exhibition of new and experimental work created during the winter. WTS (watch this space) Coromandel "Shared Studios" artist creativity programme. Gala opening 5.30 - 7.00 pm Friday 15 September. Then open daily 10am - 4pm until Sunday 24 September. @ Hauraki House - Free admission.
- [Whangamata Theatre Society "Our Special Place - South of the Bombays"](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/whangamata-theatre-society-our-special-place-south-of-the-bombays/) - On Wednesday, 6th September the thrilling Gala Premiere of the Whangamata Theatre Society "Our Special Place - South of the Bombays" written and directed by local Aisne Edwards was held. As this was the first time this show had ever been performed, it was a special night of glitz and glamour for all those attending.
- [COROMANDEL OPEN STUDIOS ARTS TOUR 2023 ARTIST GUIDE](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-open-studios-arts-tour-2023-artist-guide/) - The guide is now available for download from their website. Lots of exciting studios to visit! Click the link below: ArtsTour | coromandelartstour
- [the coromandel artbeat spring festival    News update #2](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-coromandel-artbeat-spring-festival-news-update-2/) - https://mailchi.mp/creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-artbeat-spring-festival-newsletter-12778977
- [the coromandel artbeat spring festival news update #1](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-artbeat-spring-festival-news-update-1/) - Coromandel artbeat Spring Festival Newsletter #1 (mailchi.mp)
- [Call out for - Creators & Makers Festival 2023](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/call-out-for-creators-makers-festival-2023/) - Sunday 1st October to Sunday 8th October Call out to all Creators and Makers to put their hand up and be part of Colville’s Creators & Makers FESTIVAL & the Coromandel artbeat Spring Festival.This is an opportunity for Creators & Makers to come together at the Colville Hall and show, sell, demonstrate and share their
- [Creative Communities Scheme](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-communities-scheme/) - The scheme, backed by Creative New Zealand, aims to increase participation in the arts, broaden the range and diversity of the arts available to communities and enhance and strengthen the local arts sector. The next funding round is open from Monday 14 August to Friday 8 September 2023. As well as funding for creative projects,
- [The Coromandel artbeat Spring Festival: September to December 2023](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-coromandel-artbeat-spring-festival-september-to-december-2023/) - A brand-new festival aims to bring more visitors to the Coromandel by promoting arts events from across the region under a single banner.Launched today, The Coromandel artbeat Spring Festival is an umbrella festival promoting arts events, workshops, exhibitions, and performances happening across the peninsula and Hauraki rohe between 1 September and 12 December 2023.The Coromandel
- [ARTISTIC BIRD LOVERS](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/artistic-bird-lovers/) - This year the NZ Forest & Bird Society turns 100 years old and we would like to celebrate this by inviting all ARTISTIC BIRD LOVERS to take part by creating a “work of art” – photo, drawing, or painting of our Native feathered friends. These will be exhibited during our Festival with the option of
- [Coromandel Mix & Mingle](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-mix-mingle/) - Hope to see you on 19 July at our rescheduled Mix & Mingle. Please RSVP to infor@creativecoromandel.co.nz
- [Fundraising Workshops](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/fundraising-workshops/) - Gain skills & advice with Jenni Giblin from Funding HQ. A must for all organisations who rely on funding.
- [Creative Coromandel July Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/july-newsletter/) - Read the July Newsletter here 2023 July Newsletter (mailchi.mp)
- [Mentorship to help our local arts, culture and heritage sector thrive](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/mentorship-to-help-our-local-arts-culture-and-heritage-sector-thrive/) - Arts, culture and heritage organisations from around the Coromandel are invited to apply for a year-long online training and mentorship programme to build on their fundraising skills. In a joint initiative by Creative Coromandel (He Mana Toi Moehau Trust) and TCDC the members of up to 15 arts, culture and heritage groups or not-for-profit organisations
- [The Far Out Folk Club Returns!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-far-out-folk-club-returns/) - The Far Out Folk Club is back! After a break due to the closing of The Backroom in Thames, a new venue has been sourced for the monthly open mic - open stage event on the first Friday of each month. The new venue will be Te Kura o Te Kaueranga - Thames South School
- [Creative Coromandel June Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-coromandel-june-newsletter/) - Click here to read the June Newsletter: 2023 June Newsletter
- [Mid-Winter Coromandel Arts Mix & Mingle](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/mid-winter-coromandel-arts-mix-mingle/)
- [THAMES HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2023](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/thames-heritage-festival-2023/) - The Thames Heritage Network would like to invite Thames artists and arts groups (from all artforms) to participate in the Thames Heritage Festival, 29 September 2023 to 1 October 2023. The focus of the festival is “Arts & Crafts, Lost and Found”. The concept is to actively encourage a blend of arts, culture and
- [Creative Coromandel May Newsletter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-coromandel-may-newsletter/) - Click here to read the May Newsletter: 2023 May Newsletter (mailchi.mp)
- [Mercury Bay Art Escape’s People’s Choice Award](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/260099-2/) - The Mercury Bay Art Escape’s People’s Choice Award is sponsored by Ryan Laird owner of Kaizen at Go Vino restaurant in Cooks Beach. The award runs in conjunction with the Showcase Exhibition at Hot Waves Cafe and gives visitors the opportunity to cast their vote for their favourite artwork. The exhibition shows one artwork from each member of Art Escape and runs from the Open Studios over the first two weekends in March until Easter Monday and is viewed by all who visit this popular cafe. This year's winner is The High Country by Jane Parson. Painted in oil and cold wax medium it was almost a year in creation with many layers of various colours of oil and cold wax being smothered, scrapped, scratched, stamped, washed and solvent etched to get the feel of the expanse and terrain of the South Island tussock country where she grew up. The resulting textures gained in this way draw on skills gained as both a painter and the mark making of a printmaker. Jane is also a printmaker and is a member of X-Press Artists who meet regularly at the Coroglen Hall. The painting sold as it was being hung and is now gracing the wall of its new owner.
- [Creative Communities Scheme 2023 March Round is now open](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-communities-scheme-2023-march-round-is-now-open/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]The Creative Communities Scheme March 2023 funding round has just opened for applications for projects taking place between 1 May 2023 and 1 May 2024. Applications must be received by 5pm Friday 7 April 2023. Visit the TCDC website -or paste the link below into your browser. https://www.tcdc.govt.nz/…/Creative-Communities-Scheme[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row]
- [2023 March Creative Communities Scheme opening soon](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/2023-march-creative-communities-scheme-opening-soon/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]TCDC Creative communities scheme will be open 13th March to 7th April. Application form will be available soon. https://www.tcdc.govt.nz/Our-Community/Funding-Sponsorship-and-Grants/Creative-Communities-Scheme[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section] 40 SHARES Share on Facebook Tweet
- [Work Book for Feedback available](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/work-book-for-feedback-available/) - Kia ora koutou, we understand that due to a number of reasons (work commitment's, road closures etc), many who would have liked to attend the Huis to review the Arts Strategy have not been able to. Creative Coromandel are making the workbook used at the Huis available online for those who couldn't attend to complete.
- [Coromandel Arts & Creative Industries Strategy Review Hui](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-arts-creative-industries-strategy-review-hui/) - Following the feedback survey, Creative Coromandel are holding a series of six Hui around the Coromandel Peninsula to discuss the review & feedback in more depth. If you are interested in or involved in the Arts in any way, even if you have completed the feedback survey, we do ask that you attend these vital
- [Seeking Arts Mentors](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/seeking-arts-mentors/) - pARTner Up is Creative Coromandel’s Arts mentoring program operating across the Thames-Coromandel District & Hauraki rohe, offering a one-to-one partnering system for artists. The aim of the program is to develop, deepen and/or further the level of excellence of art in our community and support our artists to flourish. We are seeking well established successful
- [Coromandel Arts and Creative Industries Strategy Update](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/259907-2/) - The Coromandel Arts and Creative Industries Strategy was developed in cooperation with TCDC and adopted in 2016 as its first arts strategy. A major outcome was the setting up of Creative Coromandel He Mana Toi Moehau after community consultations were held throughout the district in to investigate the needs of the arts community. This strategy is now up for review and Creative Coromandel will again be going out to the community to find out what is happening in your area and where support is most needed.
- [Cathy Aronson](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/cathy-aronson/) - Mercury Bay
- [Warwick Mather](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/warwick-mather/) - Coromandel Town
- [Jan Wright](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/jan-wright/) - District Arts Manager
- [Meet Roimata Taimana, illustrator, singer/songwriter and Mataora (change agent)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/meet-roimata-taimana-illustrator-singer-songwriter-and-mataora-change-agent/) - The multi-talented artist, Roimata Taimana, discusses his latest exhibition: Lens Pens Paper, his upcoming exhibitions: 10 Artists, his spiritual approach to making music, his desire to play a romantic role and the opportunity to celebrate the first publicly recognised Matariki.
- [Paper: Meet Phillip Fickling, Paper Engineer](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/paper-meet-phillip-fickling-paper-engineer/) - We caught up with Phil Fickling, paper engineer, to chat about cardboard boxes, Antarctica, Navy dentists and his latest exhibition: Lens Pens Paper.
- [Lens: Meet Ian Preece, Photographer](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/lens-meet-ian-preece-photographer/) - Lens, Pens, Paper is an exhibition of the works of local artists Ian Preece, Roimata Taimana and Phillip Fickling.
- [Queen’s Birthday Gigs on the Coromandel](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/gigs-on-the-coromandel-for-the-queens-birthday-weekend/) - Wondering what gigs you can see on The Coromandel for the Queen’s Birthday Weekend?
- [Literature, Plays and More on the Coromandel](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/literature-plays-and-more-on-the-coromandel/) - Book launches, plays and more this weekend.
- [Queen’s Birthday Exhibitions on the Coromandel](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/queens-birthday-exhibitions-on-the-coromandel/) - The Coromandel is one of the arts hotspots of New Zealand.
- [Kiwi artist grim! releases debut single in preparation for debut EP](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/kiwi-artist-grim-releases-debut-single-in-preparation-for-debut-ep/) - Young, Kiwi artist grim! is preparing to release her first single "birthday" on May 31st.
- [Creative Coromandel is looking for a new Chair](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-coromandel-is-looking-for-a-new-chair/) - Are you an arts passionate local keen to contribute to the governance team supporting the arts sector on the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki rohe?
- [Meet Tyler Downey A.K.A. Illustyler: Animator, Illustrator, Storyboard Artist and genuine nice guy](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/meet-tyler-downey-a-k-a-illustyler-animator-illustrator-storyboard-artist-and-genuine-nice-guy/) - Tyler Downey is an illustrator and storyboard artist living in Whitianga, The Coromandel.
- [Meet Yvette Audain: Musician, Composer and Music Tutor](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/meet-yvette-audain-musician-composer-and-music-tutor/) - Yvette Audain will be performing at Creative Coromandel’s Mix and Mingle at The Monkey House next week.
- [Meet Molly and Kaspur from the Monkey House](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/meet-molly-and-kaspur-from-the-monkey-house/) - Creative Coromandel is launching a series of regional Mix and Mingles, starting at the Monkey House in Whitianga next Wednesday.
- [Arts and Wellbeing Survey](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/arts-and-wellbeing-survey/) - We value what you have to say - so be heard and be active in positive community change.
- [Free Funding Workshops](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/free-funding-workshops/) - Come to a free funding workshop delivered by local community funders.
- [International Nurses Day Interview: Shirley Cresswell](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/international-nurses-day-interview-shirley-cresswell/) - Artist Shirley Cresswell made her start in life as a Nurse.
- [Mother's Day Interview with Reina & Brielle](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/mothers-day-interview-with-reina-brielle/) - We speak to mother-daughter artists Reina Cottier & Brielle Cottier-Hall.
- [The Wild Womens Weekend 2022](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wild-womens-weekend-2022/) - A wild weekend at Whangamatā Beach. New shows include: cooking, art, and the famous Jamie McDell.
- [Choral Music Director](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/choral-music-director/) - St. George’s Community Choir (NZCF) has a vacancy for a music director/conductor.
- [Caselberg Funded Residency in Otago (deadline: 31st May)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/caselberg-funded-residency-in-otago/) - A funded residency for 3 months, worth $8,000.
- [Creative things to do on The Coromandel this week](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-things-to-do-on-the-coromandel-this-week/) - Gigs, theatre shows, and workshops around town.
- [ANZAC Day Exhibitions on the Coromandel](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/anzac-day-activities-and-exhibitions-on-the-coromandel/) - Take time to reflect and visit one of the ANZAC Day exhibitions around The Coromandel.
- [Exhibitions and Galleries on The Coromandel](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/exhibitions-and-galleries-on-the-coromandel/) - Everybody loves the sunshine but here’s some art for when it’s raining on The Coromandel.
- [Theatre and Comedy on The Coromandel](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/theatre-and-comedy-on-the-coromandel/) - Theatre and comedy on The Coromandel Peninsula.
- [Live Music on The Coromandel](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/live-music-on-the-coromandel/) - Live music, gigs and concerts on The Coromandel this weekend.
- [Gallery Assistant – The Little Gallery, Tairua](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/gallery-assistant-the-little-gallery-tairua/) - The Little Gallery showcases local Coromandel and New Zealand artists in art galleries located in Tairua and Whangamata.
- [Writing Awards (and Cash Prizes) to be Won!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/writing-awards-and-cash-prizes-to-be-won/) - Here are three marvellous opportunities for budding and mature wordsmiths alike.
- [Sargeson Prize Short Story Competition (deadline: 30th June)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/sargeson-prize-short-story-competition-deadline-30th-june/) - Short story competition with $10,000 first prize.
- [National Flash Fiction Day NZ (deadline: 30th April)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/national-flash-fiction-day-nz-deadline-30th-april/) - Write just 300 words for the chance to win up to $1,000.
- [8 Things to do in Whangamatā](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/8-things-to-do-in-whangamata/) - Discover some of the finest creative things to do in Whangamatā this long weekend.
- [8 Things to do in Kūaotunu, Mercury Bay and Whitianga this Weekend](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/8-things-to-do-in-kuaotunu-mercury-bay-and-whitianga-this-weekend/) - Immerse yourself in all types of creative culture and enriching experiences this long weekend.
- [Five Things to do in Tairua-Pauanui this Weekend](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/five-things-to-do-in-tairua-pauanui-this-weekend/) - Check out creative people and places to connect with in Tairua-Pauanui this long holiday weekend.
- [9 Things to do in Coromandel Town](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/9-things-to-do-in-coromandel-town/) - Interesting and eye-catching creations and designs are sprinkled throughout Coromandel Town.
- [10 Creative Things to do in Thames](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/10-creative-things-to-do-in-thames/) - Explore galleries and discover one of the myriad of creative stops and spaces available throughout Thames.
- [Call out for new Committee Members](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/call-out-for-new-committee-members/) - Are you an arts passionate local keen to contribute to the governance team supporting our arts sector?
- [Small Sculpture Prize 2022 (deadline: 18th April)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/small-sculpture-prize-2022/) - National award for free-standing sculpture with first prize of $3,000.
- [Creative NZ: Senior Communications Adviser - Māori focus (deadline: 4th April)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-nz-senior-communications-adviser-maori-focus-kaiarahi-whakawhitiwhiti-korero/) - Join a high-performing tight-knit Communications team.
- [Creative New Zealand: Principal Adviser, Pacific Arts (deadline: 31st March)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-new-zealand-principal-adviser-pacific-arts/) - Do you want to make a substantial and meaningful difference for Pacific Arts in Aotearoa?
- [Meet Birdy the Artist Behind the Whangamatā Community Pool Mural](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/meet-birdy-the-artist-behind-the-whangamata-community-pool-mural/) - Whangamatā Community Pool muralist tells us about the project.
- [Creative Communities Scheme - Now Open!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-communities-scheme-now-open/) - Do you or your community have an arts project or initiative you're keen to get off the ground?
- [New Members Wanted (deadline: ongoing)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/new-members-wanted-2/) - Seeking new members for Mercury Bay Art Escape.
- [Social Distancing Festival (deadline: ongoing)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/social-distancing-festival/) - A site for celebrating art from all over the world, showcasing amazing talent, and coming together as a community.
- [Whitianga Art Group (deadline: ongoing)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/whitianga-art-group/) - New members are welcome to join the friendly Community Art Group in Whitianga.
- [Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel (deadline: ongoing)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/predator-free-hauraki-coromandel-callout-for-creatives/) - Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust are starting a new creative communications journey.
- [ELEVATE Digital (deadline: ongoing)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/elevate-digital/) - Thinking about a creative career? ELEVATE is here to help you make a it happen.
- [NZ Art Show 2022 (28th February)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/nz-art-show-2022/) - The NZ Art Show is a large-scale exhibition: all artists are allocated their own space.
- [2022 Artist in Residence Opportunity (18th February)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/2022-artist-in-residence-opportunity/) - Each year Auckland Council select an artist to live and work in an Auckland regional park.
- [Avocado Sculpture Opportunity Katikati (deadline: 31st March)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/giant-avocado-sculpture-opportunity-katikati/) - Create an artwork that reflects Katikati’s identity as both New Zealand’s Avocado Capital and mural town.
- [Creative Communities Scheme for Thames Coromandel District (deadline: 25th March 2022)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-communities-scheme-for-thames-coromandel-district/) - The Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) offers funding for creative projects within Thames Coromandel District.
- [Community Board Grants (open: July 2022)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/community-board-grants/) - If you provide a community service, activity or event that is not-for-profit in the Coromandel area, you could be eligible for a Community Board Grant.
- [Boosted Crowd Funding (deadline: ongoing)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/boosted-crowdfunding/) - Crowdfund your arts project with Boosted!
- [Harcourts Foundation Funding (deadline: 11th April)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/harcourts-foundation-funding/) - Grants for community-based organisations with projects and initiatives benefiting as many people as possible.
- [New Music Project - funding between $10,000 to $40,000 (deadline: 28th April)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/new-music-project-funding-between-10000-to-40000/) - 10,000 and $40,000 is available for multi-song projects.
- [New Tracks Funding (deadline: monthly)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/monthly-new-tracks-funding/) - New Tracks is a compilation of new music which is distributed to broadcast each month.
- [New Music For Kids Funding Opportunity (deadline: 3rd March)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/new-music-for-kids-funding-opportunity/) - NZ On Air has launched the New Music Kids fund to assist with the creation of children’s music content.
- [New Music Pasifika Funding Opportunity (deadline: 24th March)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/new-music-pasifika-funding-opportunity/) - Funding of up to $10,000 is available for artists of Pacific background, for a single song.
- [Ngā tūāpapa rerekē mixed-platform (deadline: 18th February)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/nga-tuapapa-rereke-mixed-platform/) - Fund for all mixed-platform initiatives supporting Māori language and culture outcomes.
- [Waiata Reo Māori (Māori Language Music) Funding Opportunity (deadline: 11th March)](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/waiata-reo-maori-maori-language-music-funding-opportunity/) - Fund for the recording and promotion of waiata with more than 50% Te Reo Māori.
- [<strong>The Mercury Bay Arts Escape 2022 Cancelled</strong>](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-mercury-bay-arts-escape-2022-cancelled/) - The Mercury Bay Art Escape 2022 has been cancelled. Stay tuned for alternative plans.
- [Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme recipients to date](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/arts-and-culture-event-support-scheme-recipients-to-date/) - Check which events have received support from this fund.
- [Audience Atlas Aotearoa 2020](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/audience-atlas-aotearoa-2020/) - The largest study of audiences in New Zealand.
- [Community Arts Toolkit](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/community-arts-toolkit/) - A best practice guide to community arts projects in Aotearoa New Zealand
- [Volunteer Management Toolkit](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/volunteer-management-toolkit/) - Intended for use by boards, managers and co-ordinators to help attract, manage and retain volunteers.
- [Risk Management Toolkit](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/risk-management-toolkit/) - This toolkit helps managers, administrators, and boards to develop and implement a risk management strategy.
- [Advocacy Toolkit](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/advocacy-toolkit/) - A toolkit to help you talk about the value of the arts to New Zealand so people are more likely to support the arts in all its forms.
- [Donations Toolkit](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/donations-toolkit/) - This toolkit is for individuals, groups and organisations seeking donations.
- [Resources for Event Creators](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/resources-for-event-creators-2/) - Artists are turning to online events during these challenging times.
- [How to Sell Art Online: The Ultimate Guide!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/how-to-sell-art-online-the-ultimate-guide/) - Creators and curators learn how to sell artwork online with this Shopify guide.
- [Zoom Effective Remote Working](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/zoom-effective-remote-working-2/) - Resources to help you successfully transition to a remote work environment.
- [6 Funding Opportunities for Musicians](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/six-awesome-funding-opportunities-for-musicians/) - Check out our list of funding opportunities for musicians to see how you can subsidise your next project.
- [Artists embrace NZ Made Products Group](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-artists-embrace-nz-made-products-facebook-page/) - Chooice® is a shop window for NZ’s biggest online community of Kiwi creators.
- [3 Epic Opportunities for Artists](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/three-epic-opportunities-for-artists/) - Learn about opportunities including awards, exhibitions and artist residencies that are open to artists this summer.
- [First pARTner Up artist mentoring programme ends with a ‘Flourish’](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/first-partner-up-artist-mentoring-programme-ends-with-a-flourish/) - Since July 2020, a group of Thames-Coromandel based creatives have been mentored by established artists as part of the new arts initiative from Creative Coromandel, pARTner Up. pARTner UP’s aim is to share the knowledge and inspiration that supports creatives to make that very personal, and often quite daunting transition from ‘good’ to ‘great’ - by connecting artists
- [Regional Events Funding](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/regional-events-funding/) - Regional events funding for the Coromandel
- [ZOOM Effective Remote Working](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/zoom-effective-remote-working/) - Support during the COVID-19 pandemic - helping you transition to a remote work environment using ZOOM.
- [Call for Festive Events](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/call-for-festive-events/) - Have you got a special event on for the festive season?
- [Anusha Bhana: Korimako Creative](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/anusha-bhana-korimako-creative/) - Anusha Bhana: Part-Time Artist, Writer and Leader of Korimako Creative
- [Celebrating Local Creative Spaces: The Little Gallery](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/celebrating-local-creative-spaces-the-little-gallery-2/) - We interviewed Faye Saunders, new owner of The Little Gallery Tairua & Whangamata
- [Celebrating Local Creative Spaces: The Little Gallery](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/celebrating-local-creative-spaces-the-little-gallery/) - It’s a bizarre moment in time that we’re living in right now. We’re in the middle of an unprecedented global event, the effects of which will be felt for years to come. At Creative Coromandel we truly believe that the Arts is a means of survival. Artistic expression can nourish us, comfort us, stimulate new
- [Become a volunteer Committee member for Creative Coromandel](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/become-a-volunteer-committee-member-for-creative-coromandel/) - Are you an arts passionate local keen to support the arts sector on the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki rohe?
- [Join us at the Creative Coromandel AGM 2021](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/join-us-at-the-creative-coromandel-agm-2021/) - A unique opportunity to learn about Creative Coromandel
- [Make your creative dreams a reality with local funding](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/make-your-creative-dreams-a-reality-with-local-funding/) - Have you been daydreaming about a creative project during lockdown and wondering how to make it a reality?
- [New arts collective springs into action in the Tairua Valley](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/new-arts-collective-springs-into-action-in-the-tairua-valley/) - New arts collective brings together three communities
- [Bounty Store honours Matariki with fundraising art exhibition](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/bounty-store-honours-matariki-with-fundraising-art-exhibition/) - Q & A with Fiona Cameron, owner of Bounty Store in Thames
- [Creative Mercury Bay to wind-up after 9 years of service](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-mercury-bay-to-wind-up-after-9-years-of-service/) - The performing arts trust is dissolving at the end of July 2021
- [Applications now open for pARTner Up 2021/2022](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/applications-now-open-for-partner-up-2021-2022/) - Take your creative practice to the next level with pARTner Up - Apply Now!
- [Calling local artists interested in being a Mentor for pARTner Up](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/calling-local-artists-interested-in-being-a-mentor-for-partner-up/) - Apply now to be a Mentor for pARTner Up 2021-2022
- [New Members Wanted](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/new-members-wanted/) - Mercury Bay Art Escape 2019 call for new artists & groups.
- [Street Art Festival In March](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/street-art-festival-in-march/) - Mercury Bay Art Escape commemorate Tuia 250 Encounters with Street Art.
- [Who We Are](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/who-we-are/) - He Mana Toi Moehau Trust
- [THINK Coromandel Gig Guide to launch crowdfunding campaign](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/think-coromandel-gig-guide-to-launch-crowdfunding-campaign/) - With support from the team at Creative Waikato, The Gig Guide is fundraising by running a Boosted crowdfunding campaign
- [The Back Room](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-back-room-2/) - A creative haven with a difference
- [Steampunk Arts Vision](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/steampunk-arts-vision/) - A vision for arts in the community
- [Open Invitation to Funding Hui](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/open-invitation-to-funding-hui/) - Workshop to help artists understand the grant application process
- [First pARTner Up artist mentoring programme ends with a ‘Flourish’](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/first-partner-up-artist-mentoring-programme-ends-with-a-flourish-2/) - 'Flourish' special event celebrates first pARTner Up programme
- [Dr Tracey Slaughter Talks](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/dr-tracey-slaughter-talks/) - Free Short Story Talk at Waikato Museum
- [Coromandel Peninsula artists embrace NZ Made Products Facebook Page during lockdown](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-peninsula-artists-embrace-nz-made-products-facebook-page-during-lockdown/) - We chatted with a few local artists from around the Peninsula who generously shared their experiences
- [Coro Summer Fest](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coro-summer-fest/) - Everything a festival ought to be
- [ArtStation presents a creative feast](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/artstation-presents-a-creative-feast/) - Newly formed Mercury Bay art group, NgArti, is busy transforming the old fire station in Monk Street, Whitianga, into a pop-up art gallery known as the ArtStation. The venue will stage an artistic feast over the coming weeks with three different and unique exhibitions on show, highlighting many of the themes associated with the Tuia
- [A Funding Chat](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/a-funding-chat/) - Bring your coffee to our online arts funding forum.
- [A Buzz of Creativity](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/a-buzz-of-creativity/) - Arts celebrated across the Peninsula
- [CCS Funding Projects](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/ccs-funding-projects/) - Successful applicants for CCS funding announced.
- [New Home For Steampunk](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/new-home-for-steampunk/) - New base for Steampunk The Thames
- [Creative NZ arts funding](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-nz-arts-funding/) - Coromandel artists apply for CNZ funding
- [Diverse Displays at BADO](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/diverse-displays-at-bado/) - Creative showcase of local art at Whangamata's Big Arts Day Out.
- [Ka Tito Au](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/ka-tito-au/) - Kupe's enthralling journey comes to Mercury Bay
- [Jandal On The Mandel](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/jandal-on-the-mandel/) - #jandalonthemandel on the Hauraki Rail Trail
- [Barry Brickell Play with Clay Day](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/barry-brickell-play-with-clay-day/) - The spirit of the late great Barry Brickell will be alive and well in Coromandel Town on Anniversary Weekend when talented potters and clay artists from around the country will come to share their craft with one and all. The second annual Barry Brickell Play with Clay Day on Saturday, January 25th, will take place at
- [Back Room Gallery showcases local art](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/back-room-gallery-showcases-local-art/) - The rich and diverse talents of the northern Coromandel’s best creatives will once again be showcased in the heart of Colville with Back Room Gallery officially launching its 2019/2020 season this month. The original idea for the gallery was spurred by Wayne Todd and a group of local artists who wanted to establish a platform to
- [Artful Performance Space](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/artful-performance-space/) - Barry Brickell Memorial Stage
- [New waharoa is a labour of love](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/new-waharoa-is-a-labour-of-love/) - In one the Coromandel’s smallest schools, nestled in the peaceful shelter of one of the east coast’s most beautiful bays, teacher and principal Mereana Maika-Angus is fulfilling her final duties before leaving the role she has held for the past ten years. It will be a bittersweet farewell when she takes her final roll call at
- [A message from the Creative Coromandel team](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/a-message-from-the-creative-coromandel-team/) - Tena koutou katoa We are very aware that the latest announcements regarding the coronavirus situation in Aotearoa will have a serious and sustained impact on homes and workplaces throughout the country. All across the Coromandel, people are now working through their plans in order to get through the challenges we, as a people and individually, will
- [ArohArt - A Labour of Love](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/arohart-a-labour-of-love/) - A Thames centre celebrating and showcasing authentic Maori art is getting people talking and the owners are excited by the dicussion.
- [Give it a Go with Wendy](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/give-it-a-go-with-wendy/) - Whitianga artist Wendy Walls' love of teaching is inspiring her to share her skills and help others find their inner creative.
- [Keeping in touch](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/keeping-in-touch/) - Creatives are doing what they do best and that’s…..well, getting creative! From local initiatives here on the Coromandel, to projects that transverse the globe, artists everywhere are taking their talents online in a bid to stay connected with each other and providing opportunities for everyone to enjoy - regardless of whether or not they have been
- [Anniversary sculpture taking shape](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/anniversary-sculpture-taking-shape/) - If you have spent any amount of time out and about in the upper Coromandel Peninsula, chances are you may have spotted one of Rebekah Pearson’s distinctive creations. The Irish born artist’s deep passion for the environment has inspired several murals around the peninsula including Tuateawa, Little Bay, Waikawau Bay, Oamaru Bay, Buffalo Beach and Coromandel
- [The Back Room](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/the-back-room/) - A creative haven with a difference
- [Off the Scale](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/off-the-scale/) - A feast of talent on show at Whitianga Music Club
- [Tuia - Encounters 250](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tuia-encounters-250/) - Te Powhiri, Te Whanganui o Hei commemoration October 2019
- [Therapeutic Glimmer](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/therapeutic-glimmer/) - Twenty years after her whanau’s first shop in Coromandel Town, Harataunga’s Kelly Harrison has taken the bold move to revive and renew her parents’ legacy with the opening of a new gallery featuring the stunning works of multiple generations of this exceptionally talented family and other Hauraki artists. Daughter of renowned master carver Pakariki Harrison (Ngati
- [Creative Coromandel launches new artist mentoring programme](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-coromandel-launches-new-artist-mentoring-programme/) - We are very excited to announce the launch of a new, much-needed arts initiative for the Thames-Coromandel District/Hauraki rohe - the pARTner Up Mentoring Programme. With support and funding from Creative New Zealand’s Arts Continuity Grant, pARTner Up will connect creatives with experienced artists, who between them hold a wealth of skills, knowledge and life experience,
- [Meet our Artists: Whangamata hosts the Easter Open Studio Trail](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/meet-our-artists-whangamata-hosts-the-easter-open-studio-trail/) - Arts Collective Whangamata hosts annual Easter Open Studio Trail
- [First pARTner Up artist mentoring programme ends with a ‘Flourish’](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/first-partner-up-artist-mentoring-programme-ends-with-a-flourish-3/) - 'Flourish' special event celebrates first pARTner Up programme
- [Experience the visual arts at the Whangamata Big Arts Day Out](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/experience-the-visual-arts-at-the-whangamata-big-arts-day-out/) - Whangamata Arts Collective hosts annual visual arts exhibition
- [We're Hiring! Job Vacancy for Administrator/Treasurer](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/were-hiring-job-vacancy-for-administrator-treasurer/) - He Mana Toi Moehau Trust/Creative Coromandel is the go-to arts organisation for the Thames-Coromandel District/Hauraki rohe. We were formed back in 2016 by the Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC), as a result of a TCDC-supported consultation with The Coromandel arts sector. Our purpose is to deliver a unified approach to promotion, advocacy and representation of the
- [THINK Coromandel Gig Guide to launch crowdfunding campaign](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/think-coromandel-gig-guide-to-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-2/) - With support from the team at Creative Waikato, The Gig Guide is fundraising by running a Boosted crowdfunding campaign
- [Coromandel artists embrace NZ Made Products Facebook Page](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-artists-embrace-nz-made-products-facebook-page-2/) - We chatted with a few local artists from around the Peninsula who generously shared their experiences
- [Visit the Coromandel’s best artists - Open Studios ArtsTour 2020](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/visit-the-coromandels-best-artists-open-studios-artstour-2020/) - Book yourself a weekend visiting the Peninsula’s best artists - it's guaranteed to inspire!
- [Creative Coromandel welcomes new patrons](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-coromandel-welcomes-new-patrons/) - It’s an extremely exciting time for He Mana Toi Moehau Trust/Creative Coromandel, as we warmly welcome renowned Aotearoa art icon Michael Smither and his partner, artist G’ian McGregor to our whanau as our patrons. Jan Wright, Chair of He Mana Toi Moehau Trust couldn’t be more thrilled to have Michael and G’ian as patrons of the
- [Inspiring the next generation](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/inspiring-the-next-generation/) - Tony Howse’s reputation as a sculptor continues to rise. At Kauri Cliff Art Gallery in Whangamata he lovingly hand carves stunning sculptures and furniture from salvaged kauri, mostly inspired by the natural environment - the place he enjoys spending most of his time. But success has not been driven by any burning ambition for fame and
- [Te Puru School embarks on new Māori carving project](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/te-puru-school-embarks-on-new-maori-carving-project/) - Te Puru School brings Kotahitanga to the Thames Coast through Māori carving and mural project
- [Locals entertain via Bubble Bites ](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/locals-entertain-via-bubble-bites/) - An innovative online video series, called “Bubble Bites” is helping Coromandel Peninsula’s performing artists and their audiences stay connected during the Covid-19 bubble restrictions. Bubble Bites is a weekly video series of 30-minute pre-recorded shows, featuring three artists each performing 10-minute “bites” of original material. Each new episode is made available to view on Creative Mercury
- [People’s Choice Award](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/peoples-choice-award/) - Pam Mundell announced winner 2018 Mercury Bay Art Escape award.
- [Make your Escape to Mercury Bay](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/make-your-escape-to-mercury-bay/) - The Mercury Bay Art Escape is almost here with an exciting programme that has a real festival vibe, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Two weekends of artists' Open Studios will once again be a major highlight, with six new participants among the forty diverse artists on the trail this year including potters,sculptors, painters, printmakers, photographers,
- [Tuia Stage showcasing Coromandel’s best](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tuia-stage-showcasing-coromandels-best/) - A musical and story-telling extravaganza awaits the thousands of locals and visitors who will gather together next month for Mercury Bay/Te Whanganui o Hei Tuia Encounters 250 commemorations. Tuia Stage is an epic 12 hour free cultural showcase featuring the very best that the Coromandel has to offer in local talent - musicians, poets, composers and
- [Hausmusik NZ presents "Cupid's Arrows"](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/hausmusik-nz-presents-cupids-arrows/) - Baroque chamber music is not something music lovers get to appreciate on the Coromandel all that often so the upcoming performances by the renowned Hausmusik NZ are certain to be met with enthusiasm by fans of the genre and provide an exciting opportunity for discovery for those who have yet to sample this delightful experience. Hausmusik
- [Star Waka project ready to launch](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/star-waka-project-ready-to-launch/) - The hands and hearts of people across the community are being invited to contribute to a special artistic creation to encapsulate the spirit of Mercury Bay’s upcoming Tuia 250 commemorations. Members of the Coromandel Weavers Collective - Nga Turuturu o te Tara – have planned and coordinated the Taura Here Community Project which will bring together
- [Hub for Creative Sector](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/hub-for-creative-sector/) - Welcome to your Coromandel Arts & Creativity hub.
- [Showcase of Creativity](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/showcase-of-creativity/) - New website showcases creativity on the Coromandel.
- [Ask Where I’m Local](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/ask-where-im-local/) - A visual art exhibition in Coromandel Town.
- [Auckland Youth Orchestra](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/auckland-youth-orchestra/) - May performance in Mercury Bay
- [Floyd Johnston](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/floyd-johnston/) - From Kuaotunu Kid to Kick**s Creative
- [Steampunk The Thames](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/steampunk-the-thames/) - Shining the light on local talent and performance art.
- [Creative Spaces](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/creative-spaces/) - The Coromandel, with many heritage buildings intact, lends itself well to adaptive reuse for the arts.
- [Funding Creativity](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/funding-creativity/) - CCS funding applications open this month.
- [Coromandel Muso's](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-musos/) - Are you a muso based in The Coromandel?
- [Exhibitors Wanted!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/exhibitors-wanted/) - Coromandel Peninsula Art & Craft Fair 2018

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- [Creative Communities Scheme](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/https-www-tcdc-govt-nz-creativecommunities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Creative Communities Scheme” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|800|||||||” title_letter_spacing=”2px” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.13) 99%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Copy-of-Families-on-Holiday..series.5.jpg” min_height=”300px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Funding for local arts projectsTe tono pūtea mō ngā manahau a te iwi kainga [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_menu menu_id=”139″ active_link_color=”#ff6e00″
- [About](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/about/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”About Us” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.24) 1%|rgba(0,0,0,0.46) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Deborah-Hide-Bayne-Experiment-16-2021-305-x-407mm-mixed-media-on-canvas-scaled.jpg” min_height=”300px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Our vision: Creative expression is a taonga weaving through all aspects of our communities. Our mission: To enrich the vibrancy and wellbeing of our communities through fostering creativity and the arts. [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section
- [Get Involved](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/get-involved/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”sponsorship opportunities” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/banner-3.jpg” min_height=”300px” global_colors_info=”{}”] We look forward to collaborating with you or your organisation to bring amazing art and performances to our community and to highlight your brand to attendees from near and far. [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″
- [Volunteer](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/volunteer/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Volunteer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/banner-3.jpg” min_height=”300px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Help us in our mahi. If you would like to join our fabulous volunteer team, please get in touch! [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”volunteer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″
- [Our People](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/our-people/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Our People” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.36)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_0133.jpg” background_blend=”multiply” min_height=”300px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Creative Coromandel is headed up by a Board of Trustees, supported by the District Arts Manager, Creative Coromandel & Trustee support person and a number of sub-committees who work on key activities such as pARTner Up, Creative Communities
- [subscribe](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/subscribe/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”subscribe to our pānui” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” title_letter_spacing=”2px” background_color=”rgba(92,140,117,0.62)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_2485-2.jpg” background_blend=”multiply” min_height=”300px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”IMG_2485″] Be first to know. Never miss what’s happening. [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#c6a45b” background_enable_image=”off” background_blend=”overlay” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” hover_enabled=”0″
- [News](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”News” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” background_color=”rgba(5,45,0,0.24)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Shannon-Silcock04-scaled.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” button_one_border_width=”1px” button_one_font=”Noto Sans|||on|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Shannon Silcock04″ background_blend=”multiply”] We have our finger on the arts pulse of the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki rohe. Learn all about the local creative community through our news and interviews. [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section
- [Home](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/home-2021/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Oswald|700|||||||” header_font_size=”50px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font_size=”25px” body_line_height=”1.4em” height=”80vh” custom_padding=”25vh||25vh||true|false” auto=”on” auto_speed=”5000″ header_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_font_size_phone=”40px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Ko mātou e tuku ana i ngā mahi toi i te tuatahi” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_font=”Oswald|700||on|||||” header_font_size=”34px” background_video_mp4=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/quick-hero.mp4″ background_enable_video_mp4=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”] We put the Arts first [/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Coffee Menu” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.8)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Daniel-Kirsch_2021_Puawaananga-in-the-Raw.jpeg”
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- [Opportunities](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/opportunities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Careers, Prizes, Shows” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” title_letter_spacing=”2px” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Copy-of-Complimentary-Layers-Diann-Cade-1.jpg” min_height=”300px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Discover all sorts of opportunities for Coromandel creatives here. Opportunities include classes, auditions, offers, paid and voluntary jobs, empowerment courses, competitions and contracts. Do you have an opportunity for Coromandel creatives? [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″
- [Funding](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/funding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Funding” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|800|||||||” title_letter_spacing=”2px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Deborah-Hide-Bayne-Experiment-16-2021-305-x-407mm-mixed-media-on-canvas-scaled.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” min_height=”300px” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] Do you have a creative project requiring funding? Whether you’re an arts organisation or an individual artist, there are funding options available to help you get your creative project off the ground! Do you have
- [Get Listed](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/get-listed/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Get Listed” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.19)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chris-Charteris-1a-Nga-Tipa_preview.jpeg” min_height=”300px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_font=”|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” title_letter_spacing=”2px” sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Chris-Charteris-1a-Nga-Tipa_preview” background_blend=”multiply”] You can list yourself, your event, your venue, or your group. Or share a story with us. [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” background_color=”#95bc89″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″
- [Contact us](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/contact-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Contact Us” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(92,140,117,0.62)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Copy-of-J.-Elliot.jpg” min_height=”300px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_font=”|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” title_letter_spacing=”2px” sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Copy of J. Elliot” background_blend=”multiply”] Create. Connect. Come together. We’d love to hear from you! [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ff3236″ background_blend=”overlay” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”||||false|false”
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- [Home Creative Coromandel](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/home-creative-coromandel/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_transition_duration=”250ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700||on|||||” animation_style=”slide” auto=”on” hover_transition_delay=”50ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”KO MĀTOU E TUKU ANA I NGĀ MAHI TOI I TE TUATAHI” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rc-thumbnail_NZ-seabed-final.jpg” background_enable_image=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”] We put the Arts first [/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”KO MĀTOU E TUKU ANA I NGĀ MAHI TOI I TE TUATAHI” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_border_radius=”3px” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default”
- [Artbeat Festival](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/artbeat-festival/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/desktop-header-background-image2-new-date.jpg” alt=”creative coromandel artbeat festival” title_text=”desktop-header-background-image2 new date” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” min_height=”241.8px” custom_margin=”-320px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”12px|12px|12px|12px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”] Nau mai, haere mai. Discover and enjoy the creative, natural spirit of the Coromandel Peninsula at the Coromandel
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- [Our Supporters](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/our-supporters/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Our Supporters” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/banner-3.jpg” min_height=”300px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Our work wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of funding bodies, patrons and philanthropists. Ngā mihi nui to our supporters [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”59%” max_width=”729px” min_height=”522px” height=”702px” max_height=”566px” custom_margin=”||-270px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″
- [Artist Credits](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/artist-credits/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Artist Credit Gallery” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” background_image=”https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Raewyn-Williams-Resting-in-Paradise-300×271.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” global_colors_info=”{}”] A special thanks to the local creatives who provided photos of their artwork for our website. What better way to convey the creative vibe of the Coromandel than by showcasing the local talent? [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default”
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- [Funding](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/category/funding/)
- [News](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/category/news/)
- [Opportunities](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/category/opportunities/)
- [Board Members](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/category/board-members/)
- [Resources](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/category/resources/)
- [Creative Waikato](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/category/resources/creative-waikato/)
- [Creative New Zealand](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/category/resources/creative-new-zealand/)
- [Committee](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/category/committee/)
- [Artbeat News](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/category/news/artbeat-news/)
- [pānui/ newsletter full articles](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/category/news/panui-newsletter-full-articles/)

## Tags

- [Artist residency](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/artist-residency/)
- [Funding](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/funding/)
- [Birdy](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/birdy/)
- [Mural](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/mural/)
- [Whangamata](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/whangamata/)
- [Art class](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/art-class/)
- [Workshop](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/workshop/)
- [Gig](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/gig/)
- [Pacific Arts](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/pacific-arts/)
- [Creative NZ](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/creative-nz/)
- [Job Opportunity](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/job-opportunity/)
- [Pasifika](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/pasifika/)
- [Māori](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/maori/)
- [Sculpture](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/sculpture/)
- [Award](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/award/)
- [Prize](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/prize/)
- [Residency](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/residency/)
- [Otago](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/otago/)
- [Thames](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/thames/)
- [Coromandel Town](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/coromandel-town/)
- [Gallery](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/gallery/)
- [Writer](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/writer/)
- [Contest](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/contest/)
- [Author](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/author/)
- [Singer](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/singer/)
- [Musical](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/musical/)
- [Art Gallery Assitant](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/art-gallery-assitant/)
- [Tairua](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/tairua/)
- [Music](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/music/)
- [Theatre](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/theatre/)
- [Comedy](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/comedy/)
- [Exhibitions](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/exhibitions/)
- [ANZAC Day](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/anzac-day/)
- [PLay](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/play/)
- [Music director](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/music-director/)
- [Choral](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/choral/)
- [Choir](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/choir/)
- [Conductor](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/conductor/)
- [Mother's Day](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/mothers-day/)
- [Interview](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/interview/)
- [Song-writer](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/song-writer/)
- [Artist](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/artist/)
- [NUrse](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/nurse/)
- [Painter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/painter/)
- [Survey](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/survey/)
- [Wellbeing](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/wellbeing/)
- [Monkey House](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/monkey-house/)
- [Molly](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/molly/)
- [Kaspur](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/kaspur/)
- [Beat Fairy](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/beat-fairy/)
- [Mix and Mingle](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/mix-and-mingle/)
- [Whitianga](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/whitianga/)
- [Composer](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/composer/)
- [Musician](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/musician/)
- [Music Tutor](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/music-tutor/)
- [Clarinet](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/clarinet/)
- [Saxophone](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/saxophone/)
- [Flute](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/flute/)
- [Piano](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/piano/)
- [Ukelele](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/ukelele/)
- [Recorder](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/recorder/)
- [Irish Whistle](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/irish-whistle/)
- [Illustrator](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/illustrator/)
- [Animator](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/animator/)
- [Digital Art](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/digital-art/)
- [NFT](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/nft/)
- [Storyboard Artist](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/storyboard-artist/)
- [Chair](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/chair/)
- [Governance](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/governance/)
- [Debut](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/debut/)
- [grim!](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/grim/)
- [Single](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/single/)
- [EP](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/ep/)
- [Gigs](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/gigs/)
- [Concerts](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/concerts/)
- [Queens Birthday](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/queens-birthday/)
- [Book launch](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/book-launch/)
- [Sculptor](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/sculptor/)
- [Paper](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/paper/)
- [songwriter](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/songwriter/)
- [Board](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/board/)
- [Trustee](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/trustee/)
- [Arts](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/arts/)
- [Arts Strategy](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/arts-strategy/)
- [Board member](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/board-member/)
- [chorus cabinet art](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/chorus-cabinet-art/)
- [art](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/tag/art/)

## Gallery Categories

- [News](https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/gallery_categories/news/)