tauranga art gallery

Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga, on the corner of Wharf & Willow Streets downtown Tauranga, is the first public art gallery in the Western Bay of Plenty. Since opening in 2007, it has consistently delivered high quality exhibitions within its modern gallery space. The Gallery brings contemporary art and exhibitions of historical significance to the community, is open 7 days, and a visit is free of charge. The exhibitions change frequently, so there is always something new and fresh to discover. Exhibitions are developed in-house by Gallery staff with the balance being a mix of touring exhibitions from other institutions and artist projects. A range of education and visitor programmes are developed to enhance visitors' experience. Education is a key focus for Tauranga Art Gallery. The education team tailors programmes around the current exhibitions and align them with the national education curriculum. Visitor programmes at Tauranga Art Gallery are held frequently, and they include debates, floor talks, guided tours, seminars, screenings, performances and artist residencies. There are also regular musical events at Tauranga Art Gallery, from blues to classical music, and the large atrium space can be hired as a venue. Exploring the spaces within Tauranga Art Gallery will take an hour or so.