Venue Hire
Tauranga Art Gallery provides a facility for small and large functions, corporate receptions, presentations, cocktail parties, performances and events, right in the heart of the city's CBD, on the corner of Wharf Street and Willow Streets. It also offers a unique location for wedding photography. 
Available spaces
Atrium: Capacity 250 people
Education Studio: Capacity 40 people (seated)
The spaces available are for hire outside of Gallery opening hours (10am – 4:30pm daily) and are subject to the requirements of the exhibitions installed.
Costs
Venue hire prices are competitive and negotiable depending on the style and size of the function or event being held in the Gallery.
Catering
Catering is arranged by the organisation hiring the venue. The Gallery has a catering kitchen with a commercial oven available for use. Our team is happy to offer advice on local caterers.
Technical equipment and assistance
A range of technical equipment, plus assistance from qualified technical staff, is available.
Equipment includes a public address system, microphone and stand, data projectors and screens, DVD players, lectern, seating (80 chairs), and trestle tables. Additional costs may apply.
Security
The Gallery will determine necessary security levels appropriate for your function.
Feedback
"We were delighted to use the Gallery for the launch of the 2010 Garden and Artfest. The evening was a great success and we were most grateful to the Art Gallery team for ensuring the smooth running of the event."
- Jo Bond, Festival Director
"In June 2011 the Costume and Textiles Assocation of New Zealand held our annual symposium at Tauranga Art Gallery. This event was host to 60 speakers and delegates from New Zealand and Australia. The team at Tauranga Art Gallery did everything they could to ensure that our event was a success; from coordinating catering to arranging the technical side of things. Everything ran smoothly and we all had a great time. The location was also very convenient, near a range of accommodation, bars and restaurants and not far from Tauranga Airport."
- Lucy Hammonds, Committee Member, Costume and Textiles Association of New Zealand
Image: Bridal gown kindly supplied by Frank Casey Formal Suit Hire, Tauranga
Bookings
To make a booking, or for further information, please contact:
Nicky Averill
Tauranga Art Gallery
108 Willow Street
PO Box 13255
Tauranga
Phone: (07) 578 7933
Fax: (07) 578 9486
Email: nicky.a@artgallery.org.nz