New summer busking festival debuts in Whitianga on 7 Feb

With support from the team at Creative Waikato, The Gig Guide is fundraising by running a Boosted crowdfunding campaign

We chatted with a few local artists from around the Peninsula who generously shared their experiences

Book yourself a weekend visiting the Peninsula’s best artists – it’s guaranteed to inspire!

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...

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...

Te Puru School brings Kotahitanga to the Thames Coast through Māori carving and mural project

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...

Pam Mundell announced winner 2018 Mercury Bay Art Escape award.

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...

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...

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 –...

Welcome to your Coromandel Arts & Creativity hub.

New website showcases creativity on the Coromandel.

A visual art exhibition in Coromandel Town.

May performance in Mercury Bay

From Kuaotunu Kid to Kick**s Creative

Shining the light on local talent and performance art.

The Coromandel, with many heritage buildings intact, lends itself well to adaptive reuse for the arts.