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.
The Back Room
A creative haven with a difference
Steampunk Arts Vision
A vision for arts in the community
Open Invitation to Funding Hui
Workshop to help artists understand the grant application process
First pARTner Up artist mentoring programme ends with a ‘Flourish’
‘Flourish’ special event celebrates first pARTner Up programme
Dr Tracey Slaughter Talks
Free Short Story Talk at Waikato Museum
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
Everything a festival ought to be
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...
A Funding Chat
Bring your coffee to our online arts funding forum.
A Buzz of Creativity
Arts celebrated across the Peninsula
CCS Funding Projects
Successful applicants for CCS funding announced.
New Home For Steampunk
New base for Steampunk The Thames
Creative NZ arts funding
Coromandel artists apply for CNZ funding
Diverse Displays at BADO
Creative showcase of local art at Whangamata’s Big Arts Day Out.
Ka Tito Au
Kupe’s enthralling journey comes to Mercury Bay
Jandal On The Mandel
#jandalonthemandel on the Hauraki Rail Trail
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...
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.
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...
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...