Art Village Street Party and Tauranga Runway Launch

Art Village Street Party, Tauranga Runway Launch and Village-Wide Art Extravaganza!

Get ready for the most vibrant, flamboyant street party of the year!

Mark your calendars for a spectacular day of art, culture, and community celebration. We're not just launching one thing, but seven incredible artistic experiences, all in one day!

Here’s the schedule – don’t miss a thing!

• 9:30am: Official Blessing and Launch of the Tauranga Runway
  Witness the historic unveiling of nearly 100 metres of stunning public art! This permanent installation features 8 artists sharing powerful stories of Whenua, Kotahitanga, Hauora, and Whakapapa.
  Please stand to the side of the road and not on the artwork prior to the blessing.
• 10:00am: Six Exhibition Openings and Gathering
  Immediately following the blessing, the party continues as we throw open the doors to six unique exhibitions across the village!

And the fun continues with:

• Live music: enjoy performances from the Mount Maunganui College Street Band, Tauranga Boys College, and Jack Dusty’s Ukulele Group.
• Street entertainment and stalls: a buzzing atmosphere with fun for the whole family.
• Village-wide fun: explore, discover, and celebrate our incredible creative community!

Featured exhibitions:

• The People’s Gallery: 117 group show – The Art Buying Stampede:
  Put on your crash helmets! This is the Bay's largest art buying frenzy. Grab a small, original artwork (30cm square) for just $117. With 165 works last year, you won't want to miss this!
• Okorore Ngā Toi Māori - Te Kohinga Atua – The Toi Shenanigans:
  Experience the powerful debut of a collective of Toi Paematua graduates and their beloved kaiako, Lila Te Kani. United by mātauranga Māori and a passion for creative expression.
• Pothouse Gallery – Pyromaniacs Annual Ceramic Show:
  A cash-and-carry exhibition celebrating five local potters and their unique styles. Meet the artists and take home a beautiful, handcrafted piece.
• The Incubator Gallery – Nik Williams: Journeys:
  Immerse yourself in textured acrylic paintings that capture the breathtaking beauty of the New Zealand landscape, inspired by Impressionism and David Hockney.
• Imprint Gallery – Pam French: Mystic Blue:
  A beautiful exhibition celebrating water, light, and mountains. 50% of sales go to the Homes of Hope Charitable Trust.
• The Artist Window - Gallery – Brand New Works:
  Discover fresh paintings, sculptures, prints, and jewellery from over 40 incredible artists. The perfect place to find your next treasured piece.

Dress flamboyantly, let's fill the Village with colour.