Art Under the Stars - Matariki Exhibition Launch Toi Street Party

Fri Jul 03 2026 at 07:30 am to 09:00 am UTC+12:00

159 Seventeenth Ave, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand | Tauranga

The Incubator Creative Hub
Publisher/HostThe Incubator Creative Hub
Art Under the Stars - Matariki Exhibition Launch Toi Street Party
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Come along – you part of the magic of our special Matariki Programme Launch.
This month programme of new shows features adult students finding their feet in the gallery art world and some pretty seasoned professionals – a great interesting range.
Come and support local artists from across the motu as they share their work with you.
The Incubator Creative Hub (based in the gorgeous Tauranga Historic Village) is a nationally recognised space where Aotearoa's arts scene grows and thrives.
Here's the good bit…...
Friday 5th June 5.30pm–7pm,
Expect live music, and a licensed bar,
Grazing platter by our wonderful sponsors at Gate Pa New World
New exhibitions all launching on the same night.
Every person who turns up helps an artist take their next step, build confidence, and feel seen.
Come see work from artists right here in Tauranga Moana, bring your friends and let's fill the village with good vibes to celebrate Matariki.
🖼️ The People's Gallery – Toi ka Rere: Ngā Hihi o Matariki - Exhibition by Tauira o Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Toi Paematua Toi Araata
Kua haehae ngā hihi o Matariki , the rays of Matariki are spread.
This exhibition brings together a body of work created by tauira of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, studying Toi Paematua Toi Ataata. The exhibition reflects growth, experimentation, and resilience, showcasing the depth of learning and creative inquiry undertaken throughout their journey.
🏺 The Pot House Gallery: Cera'muka Exhibition of Ceramics by Hayley Smith
This Matariki will see a symphony of hand sculptured ceramics that have traditional Māori origins. "Whakarākei" - is a selection of adornments that will combine muka - extracts from harakeke/flax together with ceramics that have been thoughtfully prepared for this Matariki season.
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159 Seventeenth Ave, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand, 159 Seventeenth Ave, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand, Tauranga

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