TOUCH OF SPRING

Sunday the 29th of September was a memorable afternoon for visitors and locals alike. The Whangamata Club was the venue for another wonderful event on the Arts Calendar. Artists from around the Coromandel brought along their amazing pieces of work for the public to enjoy. Along with a glass in hand and delicious nibbles catered by the Club restaurant, a splendid afternoon was had by all! Spot prizes and a fabulous raffle topped off the afternoons festivities.

HARCOURTS ARTS CHALLENGE AWARDS 2024

2024 Harcourts Challenge and Big Arts Day Out proved to be an extraordinary exhibition which captivated well over 870 visitors throughout the Anniversary weekend. This was indeed a record. Artists from various backgrounds and styles embraced the theme, resulting in a stunning display of creativity and diversity.
The Elements - Earth, Water, Air and Fire served as the inspiration for a myriad of artistic expression. From the vivid landscapes capturing the power of nature to abstract pieces representing the essence of each element, the exhibition really was a kaleidoscope of talent.
​Whangamata Arts Collective Committee are already thinking and planning the 2025 theme. Watch this space!

HARCOURTS YOUTH CHALLENGE AWARD 2024

Harcourts Challenge Youth Award 2024

Youth Awards
1st place - Olivia Cooney
2nd place - Liam Rodgers
3rd place - Ethan Hoskin
​Highly Commended - Torah Kennings

Harcourts Arts Challenge Award 2024

FIRE
1st place - Dianna Smith
Highly Commended - Gretha Whyte

AIR
1st place - Liz Hart
Highly Commended - Lesley Campbell

WATER
1st place - Mandy Henson
Highly Commended - John Quillan

EARTH
1st place - Gretha Whyte
​Highly Commended - Nikki Seales

Supreme Award - Mandy Henson

Peoples Choice - Mandy Henson

HARCOURTS ARTS CHALLENGE 2023

Another year done! Thank you to those who ventured out to enjoy all the talent of the Whangamata Arts Collective put on display. A huge congratulations to all the artists that participated, well done! Here are some pictures of the winning pieces.

Youth awards -
1st place - Kanon Hirose
2nd place - Bridie Pugh
3rd place - Bridie Hamilton
Highly commended - Olivia Cooney

2D
1st place - Rod Laurence
2nd place - Kelly Martin
3rd place - Dianna Smith
Highly commended - C.J Milburn

3D
1st place - Heather Watt
2nd place - Bernadette Ross
3rd Place - Stephen Hodson
Highly commended - “Who cares”

Supreme award - Rod Laurence (takes home the Chris Amess trophy)

People’s choice award - Stephen Hodson