Art in the Ruapehu Community

Art in the Ruapehu Community We are a group of artists in the Ruapehu area, who like to get together to produce art. This group is all about the joy of art in our lives.

From "En Plein Air" at fantastic locations to visiting art galleries, festivals and exhibitions. We are a group of artists in the Ruapehu who like to get together to produce art and have an annual exhibition at Labour weekend.

Come along and create some art this Thursday and Saturday
06/10/2026

Come along and create some art this Thursday and Saturday

Glass & Ceramic Painting WorkshopLearn to paint on glass, mirror and ceramic with Pebeo Vitrea or Porcelaine paints. Tut...
06/10/2026

Glass & Ceramic Painting Workshop
Learn to paint on glass, mirror and ceramic with Pebeo Vitrea or Porcelaine paints. Tutored by Kathleen Lennie.

All materials supplied, or you're welcome to bring an item you'd like to paint on.

Time: 10am-2pm Sat 17 October
Price: $25 adults or $15 students
Location: Our Creative Space is located right at the corner of Katarina and Miriama Streets, in the Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club Building.

Bookings: Text 021 252 4562, or send us a message here

06/10/2026

'Kei te pai i te Wawata'
Living the Dream
Ida Te Waiata Hamm

Back from the Waimarino Art Awards where one of the judges told me this was one of his favourite artworks.

Come and join us at our Taumarunui Creative Space tonight!Thursdays from 5.30pm (or earlier if the door's open)andEvery ...
30/09/2026

Come and join us at our Taumarunui Creative Space tonight!

Thursdays from 5.30pm (or earlier if the door's open)

and

Every second Saturday, 11am - 4pm (10 & 24 October)

Bring along something of your own to work on, or use the art supplies provided. Cost $10 or $5 for ARC members.

Located right at the corner of Katarina and Miriama Streets, in a separate room of the Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club.

Kia ora Taumarunui art whānau, do join us if you can at the opening of this deeply personal and inspiring exhibition by ...
26/09/2026

Kia ora Taumarunui art whānau, do join us if you can at the opening of this deeply personal and inspiring exhibition by Patena Tupe at The Royal Theatre in Raetihi tomorrow at 4pm. Patena is the featured artist at the Waimarino Art Awards this year. The opening for the art awards is this evening at 6 pm - two openings in one weekend, so much cool art to view! We hope to see you there.

21/09/2026

Nau mai haere mai e te whānau

We’re celebrating a whole week of creativity, starting with the Waimarino Art Awards opening on 26 September.

From 27 September to 2 October, the Waimarino comes alive with exhibitions and workshops for all ages.

Head to our website to register for workshops and see what you or your tamariki might enjoy these school holidays.

Haere mai and enjoy this celebration of creativity.

Workshops in Raetihi | Waimarino Art Awards

21/09/2026
Our Concrete Carving Workshop is now sold out, with people on the waitlist. Keep an eye out for the next workshop coming...
14/09/2026

Our Concrete Carving Workshop is now sold out, with people on the waitlist. Keep an eye out for the next workshop coming to you from Art in the Ruapehu Community - PAINTING ON GLASS, MIRROR OR CERAMICS with Kathleen Lennie.
Date: 17 October. Details to follow soon.

And then there was one! We had two more bookings this morning, so now we only have one space left on this fun workshop,...
13/09/2026

And then there was one! We had two more bookings this morning, so now we only have one space left on this fun workshop, details below 🙂

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