The Arts Village

The Arts Village A historic place, artistic space and community treasure in Rotorua, Aotearoa NZ. Come check us out :)
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The Arts Village is an independent non-profit community organisation in Rotorua with a vision for our city being a vibrant, creative community where everyone who wants to participate in the arts, can.

Perfect words by our friend Bruce. "Performers need an audienceand the audience requires a performance"Head on down to S...
10/06/2026

Perfect words by our friend Bruce. "Performers need an audience
and the audience requires a performance"

Head on down to St John's Church and check out the Nurturing Talent Concert. Whether you are looking for something to do or perhaps needing a performer for your next gig!

📍 St John's Church - 44 Victoria St Rotorua
📅Saturday 5th July
⌚️2pm - 4.15pm.

This time next week!! 📅 Saturday June 13th, ⌚️11am-1pm in 📍Herberts room @ The Arts Village🥸Drop in and get creative wit...
05/06/2026

This time next week!!
📅 Saturday June 13th,
⌚️11am-1pm in
📍Herberts room @ The Arts Village

🥸Drop in and get creative with stamps, colours, and patterns! Explore different stamping techniques to create unique artworks, cards, gift wrap, or decorative designs.

With only 2 weeks to go till our Haututū Open Day we wanted to give you little looksey into who will be here on the day,...
04/06/2026

With only 2 weeks to go till our Haututū Open Day we wanted to give you little looksey into who will be here on the day, more to be released especially with our full size Market!

Matakitaki mai

Rotorua Potters Group Arts Village Collective Kiwiana Collective Rotorua Samurai Arts Toodamnlippy Creative

Thank you for your support of our raffle. The draw has now taken place, and all proceeds will help support the ongoing w...
04/06/2026

Thank you for your support of our raffle. The draw has now taken place, and all proceeds will help support the ongoing work of The Arts Village.

✨ Artists Wanted for Under the Stars 2026 ✨Share your unique perspective in our annual exhibition, running July–August a...
04/06/2026

✨ Artists Wanted for Under the Stars 2026 ✨
Share your unique perspective in our annual exhibition, running July–August at The Arts Village.
🌟 Submissions are open at https://www.artsvillage.org.nz/tpk/
Join the kōrero under the stars! 🎨🌌

✨ He Kete Kotahi Art Exhibition 2026 ✨Now open at The Arts Village, the exhibition launched on Saturday 30 May with arou...
02/06/2026

✨ He Kete Kotahi Art Exhibition 2026 ✨

Now open at The Arts Village, the exhibition launched on Saturday 30 May with around 60 attendees.

This biennial exhibition brings together Rotorua’s visual arts community and the wider public, celebrating what unites us while honouring our differences. This year’s theme, Peace, Love and Family, reflects the values that connect us all.

Artworks are installed across four gallery spaces throughout The Arts Village.

🗳️ Fill in your favourite Geyser Community Foundation People’s Choice Award vote
📅 Open until Saturday 27 June

Winter Gallery Hours
Tue–Thu: 9am–4.30pm
Fri: 9am–3.30pm
Sat: 10am–2pm

After weeks of preserving Rotorua's creative history, our intern reached the final level: deciding which documents get i...
28/05/2026

After weeks of preserving Rotorua's creative history, our intern reached the final level: deciding which documents get immortality... and which ones meet Shredder.

Celebrate Matariki 2026 at The Arts Village with Te Pō Kitakita — a pō of toi, music, creativity, and whānau connection....
14/05/2026

Celebrate Matariki 2026 at The Arts Village with Te Pō Kitakita — a pō of toi, music, creativity, and whānau connection.

In conjunction with the opening of our Under the Stars Community Matariki Exhibition Toni Marie Jennings first solo exhibition Ngā Hue o Matariki, artworks from Mokoia Intermediate, and a new mural by Ria Hermans, Heidi Stook, and Kataraina Mahutonga.
✨Learn to use poi
✨Create your own raukura
✨Print using uku
✨Enjoy live music throughout the evening

📅 9 July
⏰ 4pm–7pm

14/05/2026

If you have seen white footprints around The Arts Village it's not Santa 🤣

Address

1240 Hinemaru Street
Rotorua
3010

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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