Explore the current and upcoming art exhibitions at The Arts Village Rotorua. Our three gallery spaces feature constantly changing exhibitions from local artists, community groups, and the wider community. If you’re interested in showcasing your own exhibition in our space – exhibit with us!
Exhibitions this, Exhibitions that…..are waiting for you to come and see:
From The Ashes
1st-23rd November. Jodie Appleton
From The Ashes is a series of drawings developed by using pyrography (drawing with fire), using heat to create marks in slabs of wood. Each piece has been carefully considered by the artist and the ideas running through the images invite the viewer to consider the awe and wonder of our environment, where it originated from and the care we need to take to preserve our land.
The scenes are of our local volcanic plateau and explore what has risen “from the ashes” of the eruptions that formed our region. The compositions are created from the artist’s own photography of flora that has thrived along the many local walking tracks and areas.
A key theme running through the work is one of connection, creating links between the environment, those who explore it and the precious resources offered by it. They are a celebration of what we can experience if we step foot into what nature has to offer us.
The 200 Show
6th December – 25th January. A Community Exhibition.
We have our annual The 200 Show which is an art show that aims to showcase local artists in a fun way, allowing both emerging and established artists to experiment and grow their practice. This also allows art lovers to purchase works by local artists in a wide range of media, conveniently timed just before Christmas. 2024 will see the show take over our gallery for the 11th year in a row.
Potters Exhibition
8th-12th November. Rotorua Potters Group
Proud to present its annual pottery exhibition at the Rotorua Arts Village, showcasing the remarkable talents of local ceramic artists. This exhibition celebrates the diversity of styles, techniques, and forms within the medium, from functional ware to sculptural pieces.
Visitors are invited to explore a wide range of handcrafted pieces, from the traditional to the contemporary, in a display that highlights the boundless potential of clay. Whether you’re a collector, a pottery enthusiast, or someone discovering ceramics for the first time, this exhibition offers a chance to experience the artistry and innovation of the Rotorua Potters Group.
