Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival

14 April 2022

Mother’s Day Special $60

Share an adventure with Mum.Treat her to a Multi-day Festival Pass. Purchase a voucher that can be exchanged for a Multi-Day Festival Pack.Redeemable only at Palmers Bethlehem from 7th August 2024.The voucher cannot be used to gain entry into the...

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Tracy Stamatakos is a commercial & fine art photographer who is highly regarded for her simple, stylish imagery. Her portfolio showcases the quiet mystery of New Zealand landscapes & seascapes. "My favourite pieces exist for me as still points in a moving world, a memory or symbol of a significant moment."
Tracy said she is extremely excited to be part of the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival as it's "such a wonderful way to showcase my new work & be introduced to art lovers from beyond our city. This year I will share my studio with good friend & fellow artist Mel Waite from Wellington! We have already talked about a collaborative piece, which is going to be fabulous …. pop us on your Art Stop List, we would love to see you.”
We can wait to go! You can see more of Tracy's beautiful work at www.tracystamatakosartprints.com
Tracy Stamatakos Photographer
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
🌸Bloom in the Bay partner Craigs Investment Partners
🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty
🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
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Tracy Stamatakos is a commercial & fine art photographer who is highly regarded for her simple, stylish imagery.  Her portfolio showcases the quiet mystery of New Zealand landscapes & seascapes.  My favourite pieces exist for me as still points in a moving world, a memory or symbol of a significant moment.
Tracy said she is extremely excited to be part of the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival as its such a wonderful way to showcase my new work & be introduced to art lovers from beyond our city.  This year I will share my studio with good friend & fellow artist Mel Waite from Wellington!  We have already talked about a collaborative piece, which is going to be fabulous …. pop us on your Art Stop List, we would love to see you.”
We can wait to go! You can see more of Tracys beautiful work at www.tracystamatakosartprints.com
Tracy Stamatakos Photographer 
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
🌸Bloom in the Bay partner Craigs Investment Partners 
🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty 
🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail

Paula Knight's art is well known and equally well loved, and we are excited to say she will be back this November with her amazing creations!
Paula has a background in botanical painting and now paints mostly NZ coastal sea/landscapes in acrylic. 'I love the space between land and sea…the coast, with a focus on native plants." she enthuses. Recent works feature larger than life, colourful native flowers, plants, birds and butterflies. 'I care deeply about our precious native flora and fauna and want to celebrate its uniqueness."
For this year's festival Paula is excited about "meeting new people and catching up with others from previous festivals and as I've been in the Garden & Art fest since its conception, there are always many old faces. Also sharing my latest works."
See more at www.paulaknight.co.nz
Paula Knight Artist
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🌸 Mothers Day Multi-Day Festival pass special is available now only at Palmers Bethlehem or online at www.eventfinda.co.nz. Offer ends 12th May.
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
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🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail
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Paula Knights art is well known and equally well loved, and we are excited to say she will be back this November with her amazing creations!
Paula has a background in botanical painting and now paints mostly NZ coastal sea/landscapes in acrylic. I love the space between land and sea…the coast, with a focus on native plants. she enthuses. Recent works feature larger than life, colourful native flowers, plants, birds and butterflies. I care deeply about our precious native flora and fauna and want to celebrate its uniqueness. 
For this years festival Paula is excited about meeting new people and catching up with others from previous festivals and as Ive been in the Garden & Art fest since its conception, there are always many old faces. Also sharing my latest works.
See more at www.paulaknight.co.nz
Paula Knight Artist 
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🌸 Mothers Day Multi-Day Festival pass special is available now only at Palmers Bethlehem or online at www.eventfinda.co.nz. Offer ends 12th May.
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
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🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty 
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail

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We're sooo excited to let you know tickets for 2024 Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival go on sale tomorrow (15th April)!
Our Multi-Day Festival Passes are the amazing price of $60* for a limited time!
These will make the ultimate gift for mum, your mate, or you! So run, don't walk and get your hands on them while they last 🏃‍♀️🏃
🌼Vouchers available only at Palmers Bethlehem
🌼Online at www.eventfinda.co.nz
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🌸Mothers Day special offer is available from Monday 15th April to 12th May. *Service fees apply.
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
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🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty
🌸Bloom in the Bay Partner Craigs Investment Partners
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail
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Were sooo excited to let you know tickets for 2024 Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival go on sale tomorrow (15th April)!
Our Multi-Day Festival Passes are the amazing price of $60* for a limited time! 
These will make the ultimate gift for mum, your mate, or you! So run, dont walk and get your hands on them while they last 🏃‍♀️🏃
🌼Vouchers available only at Palmers Bethlehem
🌼Online at www.eventfinda.co.nz
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🌸Mothers Day special offer is available from Monday 15th April to 12th May. *Service fees apply.
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
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🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty 
🌸Bloom in the Bay Partner Craigs Investment Partners
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail

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What’s the mix of previous and new gardens in the festival this year please?

Val Knutson, Terri Cave shall we all go let me know asap

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We are delighted to have Lynne Brown return for this year's Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival! Always drawn to nature, especially land and seascapes, her semi abstract paintings are moody and restful, often including small buildings to emphasis our relationship with our natural world. She paints intuitively, with layers of transparent acrylics, her work evokes memories of places once visited. Lynne's work is enjoyed locally, nationally and internationally.

Lynne shared with us "Being an artist can be quite solitary and what I like about the Garden and Art festival is that the people who visit my art stop are very supportive of my work. In the space of a few days, I go from wondering if people will like my work, to absolute certainty that I am on the right track. Although it can be daunting to open up your home and soul to countless people, I encourage others to be brave enough to do this. The sales are, of course great, but mostly it is the comments and gratitude of those who visit that keep me painting."
See more of Lynne's beautiful art at www.lynnebrown.co.nz
@lynnebrownartist
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
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🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail
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We are delighted to have Lynne Brown return for this years Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival! Always drawn to nature, especially land and seascapes, her semi abstract paintings are moody and restful, often including small buildings to emphasis our relationship with our natural world. She paints intuitively, with layers of transparent acrylics, her work evokes memories of places once visited. Lynnes work is enjoyed locally, nationally and internationally.

Lynne shared with us Being an artist can be quite solitary and what I like about the Garden and Art festival is that the people who visit my art stop are very supportive of my work. In the space of a few days, I go from wondering if people will like my work, to absolute certainty that I am on the right track. Although it can be daunting to open up your home and soul to countless people, I encourage others to be brave enough to do this. The sales are, of course great, but mostly it is the comments and gratitude of those who visit that keep me painting. 
See more of Lynnes beautiful art at www.lynnebrown.co.nz
@lynnebrownartist
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
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🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty 
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail

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Beautiful

"Artists at Palmers Bethlehem Series" - 13th and 14th April
Be sure to make a trip to Palmers Bethlehem this weekend and see first-hand the stunning jewellery of Alison Blain. Alison is one of New Zealand's best loved jewellers. Her gold and silver jewellery is sought after and held in private collections.
Using custom-cut stones she combines her passion for colour and traditional craftsmanship. Alison skillfully uses details to enhance the natural beauty of the stones and precious metals. Prepare to be delighted! See you there this Saturday and Sunday 😍
Alison Blain Designer
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
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🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail
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Artists at Palmers Bethlehem Series - 13th and 14th April
Be sure to make a trip to Palmers Bethlehem this weekend and see first-hand the stunning jewellery of Alison Blain.  Alison is one of New Zealands best loved jewellers. Her gold and silver jewellery is sought after and held in private collections.
Using custom-cut stones she combines her passion for colour and traditional craftsmanship. Alison skillfully uses details to enhance the natural beauty of the stones and precious metals. Prepare to be delighted! See you there this Saturday and Sunday 😍
Alison Blain Designer 
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
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🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty  
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrailImage attachment

Welcome to the gorgeous "Greerton Sub-tropical hide away" created by Sally Blockley! This is the perfect 1940's art deco home to show you don't need a large property to have different zones. Following the sun around is a patio coffee zone, then a fire pit gazebo for BBQ, movies & relaxing. The front yard offers the perfect place to relax, under the gazebo with the pond and bright tropical plantings to enjoy. There is also the salad bar as you come in the gate, to gather everything you need to make a summer salad. Grab your sunglasses and sun hat and we'll see you there in November! 😎😍
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
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🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
🌸Principal Festival Partner @bayleysbayofplenty
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail
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Welcome to the gorgeous Greerton Sub-tropical hide away created by Sally Blockley! This is the perfect 1940s art deco home to show you dont need a large property to have different zones. Following the sun around is a patio coffee zone, then a fire pit gazebo for BBQ, movies & relaxing. The front yard offers the perfect place to relax, under the gazebo with the pond and bright tropical plantings to enjoy. There is also the salad bar as you come in the gate, to gather everything you need to make a summer salad. Grab your sunglasses and sun hat and well see you there in November! 😎😍
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
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🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
🌸Principal Festival Partner @bayleysbayofplenty 
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail

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Sooo cute 😍

Madalene Longney

Flowers steal the show at "The Owlery" in Pyes Pa! This large country style garden offers visitors so much to see. Swathes of green lawns are complimented by well-established herbaceous borders, a 100+ year old oak tree and trellised vege garden. A hidden door, croquet pavilion and rustic archway offset beds overflowing with rhododendrons, roses, perennials and wildflowers. The more adventurous can discover a secret pathway down a steep bank to a shady retreat.
We cant wait to explore this beautiful garden in November 😍
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
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🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
🌸Principal Festival Partner @Bayleys Bay of Plenty
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail
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Flowers steal the show at The Owlery in Pyes Pa! This large country style garden offers visitors so much to see. Swathes of green lawns are complimented by well-established herbaceous borders, a 100+ year old oak tree and trellised vege garden. A hidden door, croquet pavilion and rustic archway offset beds overflowing with rhododendrons, roses, perennials and wildflowers. The more adventurous can discover a secret pathway down a steep bank to a shady retreat. 
We cant wait to explore this beautiful garden in November 😍
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner Palmers Bethlehem
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🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
🌸Principal Festival Partner @Bayleys Bay of Plenty 
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail

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Emma Brooks save the date

New to the 2024 BOP Garden and Art Festival is artist Brian Ebbett. We asked Brian about his practice and he shared the following :)
"I reignited my passion for art later in life initially experimenting with different styles and mediums, discovering a preference for oils. The appeal of oils for me lies in their buttery consistency, rich and dense colours and their versatility. I love painting 'wet on wet'...smoothly fusing the paints together. I vary my subject matter, I mostly enjoy painting NZ landscapes, Flora and Fauna. As Alexander Pope said - "All gardening is landscape painting". I'm excited about celebrating this close relationship between art and gardening by sharing my artwork which is my way of celebrating New Zealand's unique flora, fauna and scenery."
We're excited to have Brian as part of the festival and look forward to seeing his latest artworks in November!
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner @Palmers Bethlehem
🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
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🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail
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New to the 2024 BOP Garden and Art Festival is artist Brian Ebbett. We asked Brian about his practice and he shared the following :)
I reignited my passion for art later in life initially experimenting with different styles and mediums, discovering a preference for oils. The appeal of oils for me lies in their buttery consistency, rich and dense colours and their versatility. I love painting wet on wet...smoothly fusing the paints together. I vary my subject matter, I mostly enjoy painting NZ landscapes, Flora and Fauna. As Alexander Pope said - All gardening is landscape painting. Im excited about celebrating this close relationship between art and gardening by sharing my artwork which is my way of celebrating New Zealands unique flora, fauna and scenery.
Were excited to have Brian as part of the festival and look forward to seeing his latest artworks in November!
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🌸Garden and Art Trail partner @Palmers Bethlehem
🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024
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🌸Principal Festival Partner Bayleys Bay of Plenty 
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#bopgardenandartfestival #Bayofplenty #nzartists #nzgardens #bloominthebay #gardenandarttrail

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Book your Friday off Kylie Teague Kerry McFadyen Priscilla Hodge 👍🏻

Are you an emerging artist looking for a platform to showcase your talent? Look no further! 🎨🖌️
Apply now to be a part of the 2024 Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival as an Emerging Artist!

👇 Selected artists will enjoy:
✨ Two full-day workshops to unleash your creativity.
✨ Showcase your masterpiece in our Festival gallery—let attendees experience your artistic journey firsthand!
✨ Opportunity to sell a selection of your other works at the Festival hub, Bloom in the Bay, alongside fellow Emerging Artists.

Don't miss this chance to elevate your artistry and connect with a broader audience. Your talent deserves to be discovered and appreciated! 🙌

See more details and apply online today and be a part of an unforgettable artistic experience 🏃‍♀️
www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz/artist-registration-expression-of-interest/

🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024

#EmergingArtists #ArtOpportunity #BayofPlentyGardenandArtFestival #BayofPlenty #NZArtists #CreativityUnleashed
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Are you an emerging artist looking for a platform to showcase your talent? Look no further! 🎨🖌️
Apply now to be a part of the 2024 Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival as an Emerging Artist!

👇 Selected artists will enjoy: 
✨ Two full-day workshops to unleash your creativity.
✨ Showcase your masterpiece in our Festival gallery—let attendees experience your artistic journey firsthand!
✨ Opportunity to sell a selection of your other works at the Festival hub, Bloom in the Bay, alongside fellow Emerging Artists.

Dont miss this chance to elevate your artistry and connect with a broader audience. Your talent deserves to be discovered and appreciated! 🙌

See more details and apply online today and be a part of an unforgettable artistic experience 🏃‍♀️
https://www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz/artist-registration-expression-of-interest/

🌸Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 14-17th Nov 2024

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