Ko mātou e tuku ana i ngā mahi toi i te tuatahi

We put the Arts first

Nau mai, Haere Mai!

Creative Coromandel is the central arts network for the Coromandel Peninsula and the Hauraki rohe.

Whether you’re a performing or visual artist, an arts lover, local or a

visitor, we’ve got you covered with the latest arts news,

events, opportunities and resources.

E mihi ana ki ngā tohu o nehe, o Hauraki
E mihi ana ki ngā tāngata whenua o te rohe nei

We recognise the ancestral and spiritual landmarks of Hauraki.
We acknowledge the indigenous people of this area.

Events

Events

We reckon the Coromandel is a pretty special arts destination, buzzing with events.

So go on - Experience the Arts!

People

People

With an abundance of talented creatives in the Coromandel, we make it our mission to connect artists and audiences.

Places

Places

Visit galleries and find one of the myriad of creative places and spaces available all over the Coromandel.

Funding

Funding

We exist to ensure our local arts sector is growing and thriving. You can be a part of that growth too. 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!

News

News

We have our finger on the arts pulse. Learn all about the local creative community through our news and interviews.

upcoming arts events

Do you have a creative event? Share it here.

9

Nov 2025

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
NZTrio He Taonga Wairere returns to Whitianga this November with their transcendent programme "Hypnotique"

6

Nov 2025

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Starting with pre‑formed blocks of clay, participants will learn the processes of carving away to unveil a beautiful kauri snail shell pendant. Participants will have the time to repeat the…

2

Nov 2025

The rōpū will be at Driving Creek from November 2 - 9, hosting a series of public workshops and talks and opening a major exhibition.

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March 2024 Newsletter

March 2024 Newsletter

Click the link below to view the Creative Coromandel March 2024 Newsletter MARCH NEWS

Creative NZ Funding workshops

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,...

Creative Communities Scheme

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 19 February...

“I believe in art being something that lifts you, inspires you, that you live with and enjoy for the rest of your life. My advice [to our artists]: Don’t give up. Keep working.”

Michael D. Smither

Patron, Creative Coromandel

Great Art

The Coromandel Peninsula has a high number of talented artists expressing their creative flair in a wide range of mediums.

Warwick Lidgard: Blowhole Track

Warwick Lidgard is a painter in Rings Beach.

Briar van Dort: Kete Whiri

Briar van Dort is a talented harakeke (flax) weaver and artist.

Daniel Kirsch: Puawaananga in the Raw

Berlin born full-time artist Daniel Kirsch lives and works in Coromandel town.

Artist Credits

 

A special thanks to the local creatives who provided photos of their artwork for our website. Visit the Artist Credit Gallery to learn more.

Meet our supporters

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of funding bodies, local businesses, philanthropists and our patrons.
Ngā mihi nui to our supporters.

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