Arts in Whanga
Grab yourself a piece of Whangamatā! Explore local galleries, artisan studios, and handcrafted treasures that capture the spirit of the coast.
Art Galleries & Studios
Topadahil Art Studios
289 Opoutere Road, Opoutere
Topadahil Art Studios, dramatically situated overlooking Opoutere Beach is 'homebase' for contemporary French/NZ painter Guity Evelyn.
The Little Gallery
427 Port Road, Whangamata
The Little Gallery offers a diverse, ever-changing range of original paintings, prints, sculptures, weaving, ceramics and more in Whangamata.
Bask Gallery
101 Casement Road, Whangamata
Gallery and gift shop. A second gallery with guest feature artist Isaac Weston located at 702 Port Road, view by appointment.
From our Arts Collective
The Whangamatā Arts Collective is a hub for local creativity, bringing together artists working in painting, sculpture, textiles, and more. The collective regularly hosts events and exhibitions to showcase the talent of its members, giving visitors the chance to explore diverse artworks, meet the artists, and even take home a unique piece. Celebrating the town’s creative spirit, the Arts Collective offers a vibrant taste of Whangamatā’s artistic community and a chance to connect with local talent.
The next event that is showcasing work or workshops can be found here: Visit site.
Special Feature: Discover Local Artists
See some of the incredible work being created by talented artists in and around Whangamatā. From painting and sculpture to textiles and more, this feature highlights a selection of inspiring creations — a chance to explore local creativity and maybe even find a piece to take home.
Heather Watt
Heather is a mixed media artist who creates from her studio "Kea iti". Keep an eye out for Arts Collective open days and workshops run by Heather.
Pete Stretch Photography
Pete Stretch gift cards and calendars can be brought from Discover Whangamata.
John Quellin
A painter with a professional background in the surf industry. His work includes original paintings, surfboard graphics, murals and designs for T shirts. John's prints can be purchased from Discover Whangamata.
