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.

Mōrena!! We're starting to clear out as we start to approach the end of 2026. If you have art pieces to collect please d...
07/10/2026

Mōrena!! We're starting to clear out as we start to approach the end of 2026.
If you have art pieces to collect please do so asap. Here are a couple of pics to start with.

🎨 Mahi Aroha – Volunteers Wanted! 💛Love creativity, community and getting stuck in? The Arts Village is looking for volu...
07/10/2026

🎨 Mahi Aroha – Volunteers Wanted! 💛
Love creativity, community and getting stuck in? The Arts Village is looking for volunteers to join our creative mahi whānau! Whether you can lend a hand at events, help with activities, meet new people or simply share your skills, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ Get in touch with Sheree today:
📧 [email protected]
Come be part of the mahi, the magic and the community! 🌿🎨

🚗 CAR BOOT SALE THIS SATURDAY! 🚗We’ve got heaps of stock, plenty of stallholders and all sorts of treasures waiting to b...
06/10/2026

🚗 CAR BOOT SALE THIS SATURDAY! 🚗

We’ve got heaps of stock, plenty of stallholders and all sorts of treasures waiting to be found! 👀✨

The weather is looking pretty good for Saturday morning too — mostly dry, a little cool, but perfect for a morning rummage! ☀️☁️

⏰ 8am–10am
📍 The Arts Village, 1240 Hinemaru Street

Come down early, grab yourself a bargain and have a good old-fashioned fossick! 💛

See you Saturday!

05/10/2026

Plant Bingo delivering all the lols

🌿🌱 **PLANT BINGO WAS A VIBE!** 🌱🌿What an absolute cracker of a night! 😂💚So many **laughs, great people, good vibes… and ...
05/10/2026

🌿🌱 **PLANT BINGO WAS A VIBE!** 🌱🌿

What an absolute cracker of a night! 😂💚

So many **laughs, great people, good vibes… and LOTS of plants!** 🪴🌿 From the first number called to the final bingo, the room was buzzing!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make Plant Bingo happen. 💚

🎨 **Our amazing artists** who generously donated such awesome prizes, your creativity and support made the night extra special.

🌿 **Our incredible team** who worked behind the scenes (and everywhere in between!) to pull it all together.

🎤 **Our awesome MC’s G and Char! ** who kept the energy high, the laughs coming and everyone engaged throughout the night!

And of course, **THANK YOU to everyone who came along, played, laughed, cheered, won, lost and made the night what it was.** 🥰

Plant Bingo wasn't just about the plants — it was about **bringing people together, having a bloody good time and creating community.** 🌱💚

Plant Bingo round 2 anyone?… 👀🪴

🏺✨ CLAY, CREATIVITY & LOCAL TALENT! ✨🏺Date: 6th Nov - 5th Dec 2026Opening: 5.30pm Friday 6th NovemberGet ready to celebr...
24/09/2026

🏺✨ CLAY, CREATIVITY & LOCAL TALENT! ✨🏺

Date: 6th Nov - 5th Dec 2026

Opening: 5.30pm Friday 6th November

Get ready to celebrate the joy of clay as the Rotorua Potters Group brings their latest exhibition to The Arts Village!

From beautiful forms and clever techniques to the unique character of handmade pottery, this exhibition is a celebration of the creativity and mahi of our local potters. 🤎

Come along, meet the makers, enjoy the exhibition and celebrate the wonderful world of local pottery!

Clay has a way of bringing people together! Come and see what our local potters have been creating! 👐🏺

Don't forget we have our Car boot sale on this Saturday morning, the weather is looking mostly cloudy and as you will be...
23/09/2026

Don't forget we have our Car boot sale on this Saturday morning, the weather is looking mostly cloudy and as you will be well aware, its still cold so dress warm and keep calm 😉

Some things to remember for first time Car bootees:

- Not everyone wants to buy your stuff :(
- Staff are here from 7am
- You should share this post 👍

🎨 411!That’s how many artists participated at The Arts Village in 2025 🤩411 artists. One little Arts Village. A whole lo...
22/09/2026

🎨 411!

That’s how many artists participated at The Arts Village in 2025 🤩

411 artists. One little Arts Village. A whole lot of creativity.

Our Village has grown from strength to strength over the past year, and we credit that growth to you, our incredible community who continue to show up, get involved, create, support and back what we do.

And of course, a massive mihi to our brilliant Board of Trustees and our absolute gangster of an operational team who keep this place humming. 💪🎨

Want to hear more about what we’ve been up to, where we’re heading, and what’s next for The Arts Village?

📅 2026 Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 20 October 2026
⏰ 5.30pm
📍 The Arts Village, 1240 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua

Interested in becoming a trustee? 👀

If you’re keen to learn more about good governance, contribute to an organisation doing some pretty cool things in our community, and bring your own skills and whakaaro to the table come have a kōrero.

No governance experience? That’s okay. Training is provided. And we have snacks. 😜

📧 RSVP for the AGM or enquire about becoming a trustee: [email protected]

Nau mai, haere mai, come be part of what’s next.

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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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