Events

The Arts Village run a wide range of events throughout the year- from themed art markets, festivals, music performances, and community events.

One of our busiest events is Art in the Park, which is held in early February. This market features local artists, a wide variety of art mediums, crafts, and yummy kai!

During December and January, we offer low-cost workshops that are led by our chosen Open Studios Project resident artists. They are a great way to discover something new at a low cost!


Tūhono Opening night!

Friday 2nd of May
3pm -7pm


The Homemade Collection

First Saturday of every month 3rd of May

Do you enjoy making homemade things? Do you want to share what you make with other like minded people? Join us for our new project “The Homemade Collective” First Saturday of every month starting May 3rd, 11am-12pm at The Arts Village, heres how it works:

– Anyone can join
– It can be anything homemade
– Candles, art, Jams, literally anything homemade
– Bring 5 of your homemade things to swap with others, for example, you arrive with 5 candles, you then leave with 5 products from other people

– Buy tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-homemade-collective



Haututū – Open Day

How much of our Rotorua community know about what goes on at The Arts Village?
How many people think of The Arts Village when they think of the arts in Rotorua?

Haututū – open day is a free opportunity for the Rotorua community to come together, see and learn about the many opportunities that are available to our Rotorua community.

WHEN: Saturday 31 May 2025
TIME: 11am -2pm
WHERE: The Arts Village Rotorua

An event for our community to get a taste of what goes on in our whare and share our mahi. Encourage the whole community to come and be a part of the arts, and know that they have a place here and can find well-being, belonging and opportunities here with us.

Artists and Organisations:

Please email Sheree – connect@artsvillage.org.nz if you are interested in working with us on this kaupapa.