You’ll love these two latest additions to The Historic Village art scene!
OKORORE NGĀ TOI MĀORI
Celebrating Māori Arts
The latest addition to the Incubator Creative Hub’s ecosystem, OKORORE Ngā Toi Māori further enhances The Historic Village as a diverse art and culturaldestination. It provides a much sought-after space for Māori artisans and celebrates the production and showcase of the meaningful Toi Māori creations of the highest quality.
Inside you’ll find traditional and contemporary Māori artworks, unique jewellery, Raranga (flaxweaving), Te Reo gift cards, Māori floristry, gift baskets and genuine New Zealand pounamu (jade).
The new gallery is located inside the famous 19th Century Faulkner House – relocated into The Historic Village in 1990 and recently entrusted to the IncubatorCreative Hub by the Tauranga Heritage Collection. Under the direction of talented Kaitiaki (guardian) Kalena Egan and the group of artists, this house has been transformed from a museum into a vibrant art destination. “It’s important to acknowledge its rich history, yet celebrate its transition into a positive arts destination, filled with mauri – life force,” say the building’s new residents.
THE SATELLITE STUDIOS
Teaching and mentoring artists
An historic Californian bungalow at Tauranga’s Historic Village hosts a whole cluster of unique workplaces and showrooms that give local artists, school groups and other visitors more insight into the work of creatives. It’s a welcoming space for everyone to get inspired, learn something new and grow their own talents – from ceramics to silversmithing, from fashion design to visual arts. Resident artists are here not only to exhibit their own works but also to teach and mentor the creators of tomorrow.
Among current practitioners of The Satellite Studios are Kerry Funnell (customised womenswear using quality fabrics, fluttering styles and beautiful finishes), Bobbi Summers (contemporary minimalism fashion with scientific patterns based on the tiny worlds of fungi and other earthly organisms), Vamped Handstyled Garments (funked-up quality pre- loved men’s shirts), Orna Amir (multicultural and multicoloured women’s and girl’s outfits), Alexandra Mostyn (fresh, modern, colourful jewellery using sterling silver textured with semi-precious gemstones), Ruth O’Connell (silver adornments that become heirlooms with ancient ways and antique aesthetics at the core) and Nick Eggleston (bespoke shoes and iconic whimsical watercolours).