A range of  pop-up galleries including artist studios, artist collectives, host venues and more.

Mark Bellringer Photography

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The Bank
51 Bridge Street, Eltham

Open by appointment
Free entry

Documenting the landscape and the world around him makes up a large part of Mark's professional photographic work.  He finds interesting points of view in the ordinary, everyday that surrounds us, reflected in his personal and commercial work. Travel is an important part of Mark's life and he has recently started offering photo and travel tours to India. Together with partner Barbara Valintine they run a vintage retro store in a historical BNZ building in Eltham.

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Ohawe Creative Community

Ohawe Community Hall
End of Ohawe Rd, Ohawe Beach, Hāwera
Free entry

A wide variety of 2D & 3D artworks, garden art and craft for sale by a local collective of artists hosted at their community hall.  Tea & coffee available,
Caryl Murray: Mixed media, painter
Errin Ballagh: Mixed media, painter
Sylvia Thomson: Upcycled & topiary
Andrea Robinson: Woollen creations

The Brown Bach Studio

29 Hickey Place, Opūnake

Open by appointment
Free entry

Artist studio of Claire Jensen, designer and
maker. Claire collects and uses a range of
waste materials to create unique artisan
pieces for the home and garden. Combining
a wide range of found objects in innovative
ways to surprise and delight viewers.  
Located next to the stunning Opunake
walkway.

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Taranaki National Art Awards

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Sandfords Event Centre, Tasman St, Opūnake
26 October - 2 November 2019
Open:  10.00am - 4.00pm daily
Gold coin entry

Featuring over 300 national artworks in seven sections, this huge exhibition offers something for everyone. Most of the work is for sale, offering a fantastic opportunity to purchase original New Zealand artworks. Also featuring onsite café, Soul Kitchen and innovative displays from local creatives, the Opūnake Floral Arts group.

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Awards Ceremony Event

On the Coast Art - Karen Dey

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22 Halse Place, Opūnake

Open by appointment
Free entry

Karen Dey works mainly with acrylics on canvas,  covering a wide range of styles which reflect the inspirational thoughts she has at a particular time.  "I have a deep affinity with our coastal location, the sea, rocks, bird and marine life that surround me and try to capture the beauty of them in my work. Painting to me is my passion. It is hugely satisfying when I can complete a work that can be seen by others as something they would like to have displayed in their own home." Karen Dey

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Celebration Platters

Wood Street, Kakaramea

Open by appointment
Free entry

Artist in Residence Celeste Cole within the boutique accommodation during the weekends. 

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