Local & National Artists - Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival

Donna Lipinski | Coastal Vision

Experience the artistry of Donna Lipinski from Coastal Vision. Explore her mesmerising abstract seascape mixed media pieces, adorned with delicate...

Jocelyn Friis

Jocelyn’s abstract works evoke imaginary landscapes and seascapes. Fueled by a desire to explore the connection between nature and humanity,...

Bradley Bosch

For the first time in the history of the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival, Bradley (Bosch Tattoo) will...

Marlene Shores

Marlene Shores. Frith Art. Gourd and Inzentaion artist.Marlene brings gourds to life through intricate carving, painting, dyes, and other embellishments....

Pyromaniacs Pottery & Glass

The Pyromaniacs is a close-knit group of friends united by a shared passion for pottery and glass. We actively support...

Alison

Alison is an established creative artist whose passion for art, from painting to welding, ignited at a young age. Inspired...

Angela McKenzie

Angela is an abstract artist who explores rhythm and connection to the natural world. Her resin works are complex, using...

Greg and Sue Stowell – Blissful Dandelions

Greg and Sue Stowell, known as Blissful Dandelions, create captivating sculptures inspired by the enchanting dandelion seed heads, which many...

Coral Noel Yang

Auckland’s Coral Noel Yang, a contemporary artist, focuses on abstract, landscape, and floral art using oil and acrylic. Merging Soak-Stain...

Art of Outdoors

Scrap metal and old engine parts fashioned into sculptures. Art of Outdoors, headed by Samantha Steel, is a Tauranga business...

Paula Knight

Paula Knight has a background in botanical painting and now paints mostly NZ coastal sea/landscapes in acrylic. ‘I love the...

Meg Gaddum

Born, raised, and educated in Gisborne, Meg Gaddum, now an Opotiki artist living on the Ohiwa Harbour, brings her diverse...

Alison Blain

Alison Blain of Tauranga is celebrated as one of New Zealand’s most beloved jewellers. Renowned for her timeless, feminine, and...

Maureen Fell – Soul Artistry

Maureen Fell has been expressing her creativity since childhood, finding true happiness and vitality in painting. She draws inspiration from...

Kevin McCardell

With over 30 years of experience, sculptor Kevin specialises in hand-carving NZ Kauri into highly realistic sculptures. His gallery showcases...

Timo Rannali

Timo has been a full-time artist for twenty-three years, creating works described as “stylised realism with a naïve bent.” His...

Lynda Soutar

Lynda invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of repurposed materials and inspiration drawn from the natural world. Creating captivating works...

Jacqui van den Berg

Jacqui’s purpose-built MountWildheart Studio is nestled between a serene tropical island-vibe pergola courtyard and a flourishing vegetable garden adorned with...

David Henderson

David, a print-maker, who specialises in outstanding woodblock reduction prints. Acquiring printmaking skills during his BFA studies in Dunedin, he...

Nick Fedaeff

Nick Fedaeff’s artwork seamlessly blends the beauty of nature and humanity, capturing the intricate details of plants and flowers alongside...

Dave Roy

Dave can best be described as a ‘consistently erratic artist’, having exhibited for over 30 years. He maintains consistency in...

Shaun Ryan

Shaun specialises in painting seascapes, beaches, native plants, and birds using acrylics on canvas. Growing up in Tauranga, he has...

RusticMetalArt

RusticMetalArt is a family-run business located in Whakatane, specializing in crafting metal art products to enhance your home and garden....

Lianne Adams

Lianne, a Kiwi artist, takes pride in celebrating New Zealand through her unique lens. Her multimedia works carry a distinctive...

Lucy Melville

Lucy is a self-taught artist who uses bold acrylics on wood to explore the interplay of light and energy. Her...

Jeanette McCraken

Jeanette has been painting for over 20 years, specializing in landscapes, seascapes, and wildflower scapes using oil. Each piece of...

Brian Ebbett

Brian Ebbett reignited his passion for art later in life, initially experimenting with different styles and mediums before discovering a...

Copper Poppa

Copper Poppa (Tony) has had a passion for copper all his life. That passion started when he made planters for...

Nicky Sylvester | White Silk Bridal

White Silk Bridal Couture by Nicky SylvesterExperience sculptured fabrics, handcrafted elements, and meticulously curated gowns—a delightful feast for the eye.

Helen Rejthar

Helen Rejthar is a seasoned artist renowned for her distinctive style using ink and acrylic. With over two decades of...

Vicki Fraser

Vicki Fraser, a Tauranga-raised artist, finds joy in creating art that treasures moments and adds a special touch to spaces....

Chris Pointon

Chris specialises in creating wooden sculptures designed to enhance outdoor spaces such as gardens, terraces, and patios. Each sculpture is...

Vicki Ostler

Vicki Ostler has pursued photography as a hobby for many decades and has been recognised in various competitions. She is...

Rebecca Mathews Artist

Rebecca is a skilled botanical artist who relishes the challenge of capturing the beauty and detail of flowers on canvas....

Isaac Weston

Isaac Weston is a dedicated full-time artist whose unique design process incorporates acids, salts, and sunlight to unveil the hidden...

Harley Moore – Metal Sculptor

Harley Moore is a sculptor who crafts natural forms using only alloy and rivets. His approach involves a unique juxtaposition,...

Jo Tricker Glass

Jo Tricker is captivated by glass—its remarkable ability to transform from a solid to a liquid and back again. For...

Jo-anne Halls – Bejo Studio

Jo-anne is a milliner who uses sinamay & fabrics for her creations. She enjoys the artform of hats and using...

Tracey Finch

Tracey Finch crafts coastal artwork that evokes both a fresh and nostalgic essence. Her creations envelop you in golden sunshine,...

Christine Whiteley – Petal Pottery the Ceramic Florist

Having left a career at Waikato Hospital and a lifestyle block in Eureka, Christine Whiteley is now living ‘the dream’...

Linda May

Chainmail artist Linda May employs ancient techniques to craft modern designs that are guaranteed to mesmerise. With 20 years of...

Shona Mackenzie

Local artist Shona Mackenzie is inspired by the deep connections she has to the lands of her two homes. Her...

Annie Parkinson & Celia Baunton – Deux Femmes

Annie and Celia, who regularly collaborate in the studio, centre their work around atmospheric landscapes. Guided by intuition and a...

Ulemj Glamuzina | Life of Pie Retreat

Ulemj is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Tauranga. In her art practice, Ulemj explores the boundless potential of mixed media,...

Anna Solich

On a journey of self-discovery through her art, Anna employs a variety of mediums to express feelings and emotions in...

Jacki Barklie – Back Studio

Jacki Barklie is a multi-disciplinary artist, working across a range of mediums including acrylics, printmaking, papier collie, textile, photography and...

Mandy Williams

Mandy Williams has passionately pursued art for over 20 years, creating commissioned pieces for families and exploring original works. While...

Rob McGregor

Rob, residing by the beach with a distinctive red letterbox, is a multifaceted individual whose life unfolds in various pursuits....

Paulene Longley | Flossiphy

Meet Flossiphy, a talented watercolour artist and pattern designer. She brings her enchanting watercolour art to life by digitising it...

Gary Longley Fish Art

Gary’s style is to realistically depict the marine life of New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific in dynamic poses,...

Shona Moller

Shona Moller, a professional artist for over two decades, boasts a remarkable career with sell-out solo exhibitions in London. Renowned...

Tracy Stamatakos

Tracy Stamatakos is a commercial and fine art photographer known for her simple yet stylish imagery. Her portfolio beautifully captures...

Mel Waite

Mel Waite is a photographic-focused artist who crafts intricate works from small, overlooked treasures left by Mother Nature. The process...

Clive Armstrong

Clive Armstrong creates distinctive sculptures that are cleverly crafted from recycled and panel steel. His quirky creations have humorous elements...

Gill Brodie

Gill’s latest creations draw inspiration from her recent travels to Greece and France, resulting in a collection that captures the...

Partrick Barry

Patrick achieved a BA in Fine Art in Cork, Ireland where he specialised in sculpture. His principal collections include Christchurch...

Heather Wratt

Heather Wratt specialises in crafting sculptured felt. She combines wool with other natural fibres, enabling her to shape and texture...

Vanessa Laval-Glad | Glad + Grace

Meet Vanessa, the artistic soul behind Glad + Grace. With an innate passion for preserving nature’s beauty, Vanessa meticulously crafts...

Andrea Green

Andrea Green is a self-taught multi-disciplinary artist, often drawn to people as her subject matter. Whether drawing customers at The...

Kristin Hyde

Kristin Hyde is a full-time, multi-disciplinary artist who draws inspiration from a space she refers to as her inner being....

Janet Collenette

Since 2011, Janet Collenette has crafted fine art with a unique illustration style centered around shape and theory. Her work...

Dee Callaghan

Dee is primarily an acrylic artist, intuitively translating her ideas onto board or canvas. Striving to take you on her...

Yana Meech

Yana, a self-taught artist, lives in rural Katikati with her family and a myriad of animals. She prefers working with...

Nicola Welten

Nicola Welten, fuelled by a passion for vibrant hues, creates joyful semi-abstract floral and landscape paintings from her home studio....

Debbie Fleming at The Lemonade Tree Studio and Gallery

Place holds profound significance for us, shaping and connecting individuals, families/whanau, and communities alike. Its loss, whether tangible like a...

Lynne Brown

A returning exhibitor to this festival, Lynne consistently showcases her work locally, nationally, and internationally. Drawn to nature, particularly landscapes...

Bethlehem Pottery Club

The Bethlehem Pottery Club, a consistent participant in previous festivals, invites all members to showcase and sell their pottery. The...

Anne Bailey

Anne has always harboured a love for pattern and colour, and her artistic exploration revolves around these elements. While her...

Nancy Tschetner Artist

In her 21-year artistic journey, Nancy Tschetner has refined her style, employing over 150 sand pigments to depict nature’s diversity...

Sue Mac Dougall

Sue Mac Dougall is a renowned artist celebrated for her vibrant, bold, and flamboyant works. Each piece serves as a...

Monica Zapater

Inspired by her love for nature, Monica crafts jewellery trays using the decoupage technique on natural sea shells. By incorporating...

Lee Kleiman

Lee is an abstract landscape artist inspired by the vastness of horizons and the sublimity of nature. Her paintings celebrate...

Christie Cramer

I love sharing my creative process with visitors. My distinctive style involves using bold, vibrant, and translucent colours, which set...

John East

John was born in NZ and enjoys living by the sea in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. He studied at...

Pamela Lines

Pamela Lines is a watercolour artist specialising in landscapes and seascapes. Her work is deeply influenced by her surroundings, reflecting...

Jen Stewart

Jen Stewart, an artist from the Bay of Plenty, specialises in acrylic paintings enriched with pastels, charcoal, and inks. Her...

Lyceum Ladies’ Art Group

The Lyceum Ladies’ Art Group is a diverse group of watercolourists, acrylic and oil painters.A core of six are the...

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