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WELCOME TO
ARTS WHAKATĀNE!
ARTS WHAKATANE - supports all creative arts in Whakatāne. This includes music performances, theatre, comedy, markets, exhibitions, gallerys, hands-on opportunities, and talks - all organised by local people in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Check out our Events page for all upcoming events or our Facebook page.
Check out our Events page for all upcoming events or our Facebook page.
Want to add your event to our Arts Programme, help out on special event days, or become a member of Arts Whakatāne? We'd love to hear from you - take a look at our Info and Opportunities page, and get in touch!
SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
Arts Whakatāne has held a summer arts festival since 1985. A highlight on the Whakatāne summer calendar, the festival is very popular with a range of activities and events for all tastes and ages. Providing access to creative arts with most events free or very affordable.
Popular events to catch are our Dance Festival, Jazz in the Park, Sculpture Symposium, the Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - 3D Award Exhibition and much more.
All event details will be on our events pages or on our Facebook page.
We also have photos from our events that have already been. Check the event photos out here.
Popular events to catch are our Dance Festival, Jazz in the Park, Sculpture Symposium, the Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - 3D Award Exhibition and much more.
All event details will be on our events pages or on our Facebook page.
We also have photos from our events that have already been. Check the event photos out here.
SPONSORS
Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors Southern Trust, Lion Foundation, Whakatāne District Council, Molly Morpeth Canaday Trust, BayTrust, Creative Communities NZ Whakatane and Trust Horizon for helping us promote these events.