Kelcy Taratoa: Who am I? episode 001

A mid-career survey of work by leading contemporary artist Kelcy Taratoa (Ngai Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Raukawa).


On now until 1 March 2020

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Te Rangi Haupapa - A woven history

This exhibition approaches concepts around colonisation and the aftermath of the land wars in the Bay of Plenty, specifically through a Te Āo Māori lens.

On now until 8 March 2020

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Miles Art Awards 2020

An opportunity for artists residing in the Bay of Plenty to submit their most accomplished artworks for Tauranga’s premiere art award for a supreme prize of $10,000.

Entries close 31 December 2019

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Visitor Information

Holiday hours

We are open daily from 10.00am - 4.30pm.

The Tauranga Art Gallery will be closed Christmas & Boxing Day, New Year's Day, ANZAC Day.

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About Tauranga Art Gallery

TAG is the first public art gallery in the Western Bay of Plenty. Since opening in 2007, it has consistently delivered high quality exhibitions within its contemporary gallery space.

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International Visitors

For international visitors over 13 years, entry is $7 per person. Visitors 12 years and under are free.
New Zealand residents are free also, though donations are appreciated.

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Shop

Amanda Hurley - Mauao Pendant

We have a beautiful range of jewellery by local jeweller Amanda Hurley. All pieces are handmade by Amanda in her home studio in Whakatane. 

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Jess Johnson Silk Scarf

This digitally printed 100% silk scarf has been produced by Raw Artistry for the Foundation, to celebrate the Terminus exhibition at Tauranga Art Gallery. 

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Flox notebooks

Check out these great Christmas stocking fillers - a selection of three notebooks by New Zealand artist Flox.
$8 each.

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Didi Chapman Keep cups

Hand crafted ceramic keep cups, by Taupo artist Didi Chapman.

Dishwasher safe, these eco-friendly cups are a uniquely glazed ceramic.

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Education

December Holiday Programme 

17-23 December 2019.
Children will experiment with a range of dry materials including cellophane and gold leaf to create a framed artwork inspired by stained glass.
Workshops available 4-12 years.

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Family Fun Day 2020

Saturday 1 February 2020, 10am - 3pm
Bring your family to enjoy creation stations, story telling and an art hunt on this fun-filled day inspired by current exhibitions.
$5 per family, no bookings required

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Art Bus 

Each year over 9,500 local children travel on a free ArtBus to the Tauranga Art Gallery to experience a NZ curriculum art programme and create their own artwork. We need your help to keep this bus service free for schools.

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