Did ya know? Waiheke is a killer art destination. Some of the biggest names in NZ art live here – Chris Bailey, Virginia King, Fiona Pardington, to name a few. We have a Community Art Gallery good enough to be listed in The New York Times prestigious book, 36 hours in Asia and the Pacific. We have private sculpture parks that rival the best in the world. We have arguably the best juried sculpture event in NZ. Good? AMAZING!!
Here’s a starter to get you going. Art wise….
1. Art Galleries
The Waiheke Community Art Gallery – Oneroa
Toi Gallery – Oneroa
Space Gallery – Oneroa
The Red Shed – Palm Beach
Palm Road Gallery – Ingrid Berzins, Palm Beach
Nikau Gallery – Onetangi
2. Art Studio’s
There are over 30 working artists on Waiheke who open their doors to the public. Grab or download an Art Map from The Waiheke Community Art Gallery, from the iSite, or contact me and I’ll hook you up (they are free).
3. World class Private Sculpture Parks – that allow public omission
Connells Bay
Dead Dog Bay
4. Art events
Sculpture in the Gulf – bi annual
Sculpt Oneroa – annual
Winter Arts Festival – annual
Small Sculpture Prize – annual
Walker and Hall art award – annual
Enjoy!! Get inspired. Pass it on…..
