Be among the first to experience Light & Tide: Perspectives on the Northland Coast at its opening night on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 06:00 PM. This free event at Te Awa Contemporary Art Space offers a warm welcome to art lovers, collectors and curious visitors alike. 🌊
Connect with fellow enthusiasts while meeting the artists in person, gaining direct insight into their creative processes. The evening celebrates the dynamic Northland coast through shared conversation and discovery, creating a memorable social occasion open to all ages. Bring your grandchildren and enjoy the child-friendly atmosphere.
Light & Tide brings together three prominent Northland visual artists to explore the dynamic interaction between coastal light, native riverways, and ocean swells. The exhibition features large-scale oil canvases, gouache coastlines, and tactile ceramic forms that capture the region’s ever-changing environment. 🎨
The show runs from 12 October 2026 to 30 November 2026, open daily 11:00 – 15:30. General admission is $20, yet the opening night remains completely free, giving you an exclusive first look before the full exhibition begins the following day.
Te Awa Contemporary Art Space sits on Dent Street in the heart of Whangārei, providing a calm, light-filled setting that perfectly suits the coastal themes on display. Visitors can easily reach the venue with convenient parking and accessible facilities, making it a relaxed destination for an evening of art and conversation in Northland.
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