News
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.
Visit the Coromandel’s best artists – Open Studios ArtsTour 2020
Book yourself a weekend visiting the Peninsula’s best artists – it’s guaranteed to inspire!
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...
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...
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...
Hausmusik NZ presents “Cupid’s 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...
Hub for Creative Sector
Welcome to your Coromandel Arts & Creativity hub.
Ask Where I’m Local
A visual art exhibition in Coromandel Town.
Floyd Johnston
From Kuaotunu Kid to Kick**s Creative
Creative Spaces
The Coromandel, with many heritage buildings intact, lends itself well to adaptive reuse for the arts.
Coromandel Muso’s
Are you a muso based in The Coromandel?
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...
Te Puru School embarks on new Māori carving project
Te Puru School brings Kotahitanga to the Thames Coast through Māori carving and mural project
People’s Choice Award
Pam Mundell announced winner 2018 Mercury Bay Art Escape award.
Tuia Stage showcasing Coromandel’s 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...
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 –...
Showcase of Creativity
New website showcases creativity on the Coromandel.
Auckland Youth Orchestra
May performance in Mercury Bay
Steampunk The Thames
Shining the light on local talent and performance art.
Funding Creativity
CCS funding applications open this month.
Exhibitors Wanted!
Coromandel Peninsula Art & Craft Fair 2018