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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...
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...
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://mailchi.mp/creativecoromandel.co.nz/coromandel-artbeat-spring-festival-newsletter-12778977
the coromandel artbeat spring festival news update #1
Coromandel artbeat Spring Festival Newsletter #1 (mailchi.mp)
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...
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...
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...
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...
Coromandel Mix & Mingle
Hope to see you on 19 July at our rescheduled Mix & Mingle. Please RSVP to infor@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
Read the July Newsletter here 2023 July Newsletter (mailchi.mp)
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...
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...
Creative Coromandel June Newsletter
Click here to read the June Newsletter: 2023 June Newsletter
Mid-Winter Coromandel Arts Mix & Mingle
Creative Coromandel invite you to join our Chairperson Fiona Cameron, along with some of our Trustees to hear more on what we have been up to recently and what we have coming up.Wednesday 28th June 2023 5pm - 7pm @ Umu Cafe, 22 Wharf Road, Coromandel.Enjoy nibbles and...
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...
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
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
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...
