Arts and Film Events

Auckland Art Fair   (www.aucklandartfair.co.nz)  

New Zealand's premier contemporary art event. The Auckland Art Fair is held in the country's largest city, home to more than sixty commercial galleries.

Taranaki Festival of the Arts   (www.artsfest.co.nz)  

An event showcasing more than 250 international and New Zealand artists and performers, in theatre, music, choirs, literature, dance, visual arts, film and cabaret performance.

Festival of Colour   (www.festivalofcolour.co.nz)  

Five days of inspiring performances and exhibitions by local, national and international artists. Aimed at all ages and interests with performing arts, music, photography, art installations.

Dunedin Fringe Festival   (www.dunedinfringe.org.nz)  

Engage or come and see an action-packed festival of experimental and contemporary art, held in Dunedin over 17 spell-binding days.

Te Matatini   (www.tematatini.org.nz)  

New Zealand's premiere festival for all Maori arts, including kapa haka, dance, drama, poetry, storytelling and visual arts. Over four days an audience of over 35,000 witness and celebrate the best Maori performing arts our nation has to offer.

Young Designers Awards   (www.yda.org.nz)  

An annual event promoting young New Zealand design talent.

The Great Coromandel Arts Tour   (www.coromandelartstour.org.nz)  

A nine day tour offering you the chance to view artists at work and purchase artwork direct from a whole range of studios that may not otherwise be open to the public.

Style Pasifika   (www.stylepasifika.co.nz)  

A fashion award show that has firmly established itself as an annual unique and iconic New Zealand event that celebrates the cultural diversity and creativity of our nation.

Minerals to Art   (www.mineralstoart.co.nz)  

A programme designed to appeal to your imagination. The Minerals to Art festival is held at Mount Somers, about 100km from Christchurch, and involves limestone carving from professional sculptors.

New Zealand Book Month   (www.nzbookmonth.co.nz)  

An annual nationwide month-long celebration of New Zealand writers and New Zealand books.

Quilt Symposiums   (www.quiltsymposiumnz.org.nz)  

Since 1984 New Zealand has been running national and mini quilt symposiums. These are hosted around New Zealand by volunteers and aim to allow craft enthusiasts to show their quilts and share their expertise with others.

Salt: Creative Arts Conference   (www.salt.org.nz)  

A creative arts conference that will inspire and encourage you and your team. Held in Christchurch on November 10-12.

Island Bay Festival   (www.islandbay.net.nz)  

A legendary week of arts and event around the South Coast with treasure hunts, full moon drumming, big dig, blessing of the boats and boat rides.

E-sential Arts   (www.e-sentialarts.co.nz)  

An arts and crafts community Web site, featuring news and upcoming arts events.

Ignite   (www.ignite.co.nz)  

An arts festival that provides an opportunity for young people to be challenged and inspired by others, and to celebrate their achievements in a variety of disciplines.

Mercury Bay Cultural Weekend   (www.mercurybayculturalweekend.com)  

A Mercury Bay event featuring studio visits and workshops with artists, whose media cover wood, stone, bone, plaster, ceramic, fiber, acrylic, watercolor, ink, collage, photography and printmaking. The weekend also includes a gallery exhibit and piano concert.

Buddha Wild, Monk in a Hut   (www.buddhawild.com)  

Shot in part ion remote monastry in the South Island of New Zealand, this critically acclaimed film has been released internationally and is anchored by Anna Wilding.

Style Christchurch   (www.stylechristchurch.com)  

Showcasing Christchurch fashion designers, with designs from both established and emerging talent.

Arts Calendar   (www.artscalendar.co.nz)  

An online New Zealand arts calendar of current and forthcoming events such as concerts, recitals, ballet, opera, drama, musicals and exhibitions presented in an intuitive, easy to use calendar format.

World Buskers Festival   (www.worldbuskersfestival.com)  

An annual festival in Christchurch featuring top international and national busking talent.

Great Art Auction   (www.thegreatartauction.org.nz)  

Offering works from more than sixty exceptional New Zealand artists, the Great Art Auction features work from established and emerging painters, photographers, sculptors and mixed media artists. The auction is held annually in Christchurch to raise money for the Green Party.

Wellington Busking Festival   (www.wellingtonbuskingfestival.com)  

The official site, with information on performers, timetables and more.

Armageddon   (www.pulpexpo.com)  

A pulp culture expo being held in Wellington and Auckland.

Skin & Steel   (www.skinnsteel.co.nz)  

Auckland's annual tattoo show, customized car, bike and airbrushed art competitions.

Listener Women's Book Festival   (www.lwbf.inspire.net.nz)  

A biennial event for discussions, workshops and readings essentially designed to value women's work in the many fields of endeavour and successfully appeals to people of both sexes.