Showcasing Hokianga's richly diverse arts community & guest artists
“Threads” is a celebration, by 20 local artists, of the many ways that we make and use textiles.
Yarn, stitching, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing, embroidery and more.
Whakatinanahia (Hakatinanahia) i Te Pō is a multi-disciplinary body of work exploring the relationship between wāhine Māori and Te Pō. The contributing artists are Hiria Thomas, Cece Gray, and Erana Kaa (Kohinga Ringatoi Collective), featuring works created by Akomanga Kea from Te Kura Takiwa o Opononi.
The Collective honours their tūpuna, Kohingarua Ruma Harding (née Murray), who passed away as a young mother during the tuberculosis epidemic. These works depict her tūpuna, her descendants, and thus her continuing presence. The disciplines represented in Whakatinanahia i Te Pō include: clay (uku-Hineahuone), photography (hakaahuatanga-Hine‑tītama/Hinenui‑te‑Pō), and textiles (kākahu-Hine‑te‑iwaiwa).
Our summer exhibition, “Te Awa ki Te Moana” (The River to the Sea), celebrates living in Hokianga/Te Tai Tokerau. This group show features mixed media work from 25+ artists. The show opens at 11am on Saturday 6th December and runs all summer long. The show will be refreshed over this time.
We also have some interesting new work in our small gallery shop. If you’re looking for a special gift or just a little indulgence for yourself, we recommend a visit. Our best wishes for the holiday season and many thanks for all your support in 2025.
Early access for KOAST https://koast.org.nz/ art trail on Friday 24th from 10am – 3pm, extra day for KOAST on Monday 27th October, then open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm till 30th November.
“Earth · Fire · Water · Air” presents a curated selection of ceramic works by both established and emerging makers. From beautiful functional pieces to striking sculptural and installation works, the exhibition invites you to experience the timeless dialogue between clay and the elements.
Artists include: Robin Anaru Anderson, Jacqueline Aust, Richard Clark, Formed Function, Liz McAuliffe, Anabelle McCusker, Eve Morris, Isla Osbourne, John Parker, Richard Parker, Angus Roberts, Kristina Robertson, Harriet Stockman, Linda Wigley.
We reopen the gallery on 13th September with our Spring exhibition, “Ngahere”.
20+ artists from Hokianga/Te Tai Tokerau will present new work in various medium, celebrating our native bush.
The gallery will be open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm.
