Art in the City

Art in the City is a creative initiative to transform empty shop windows and spaces into vibrant showcases for local art.

By bringing colour, light and imagination into the spaces we pass every day, the project aims to bring a sense of aroha and creativity to revitalize the unique character of the city.

Some installations are community collaborations, others feature the work of local artists. Keep your eyes peeled for new projects hitting the inner city, and check out the images below of our completed projects.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We would like to acknowledge Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust as mana whenua of our city centre in relation to this project. Here is a link to their website, Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust

This project couldn’t have happened without the support of the Gisborne District Council and Trust Tairawhiti.

THE FUTURE - Te Wharau School collaboration. Corner of Lowe St and Gladstone.

TAIRAWHITI WILDLIFE STARS - Hospice Tairāwhiti and Tairāwhiti Environment Centre Collaboration. 38 Peel St.

TINY GALLERY - Outside entry of the HB Williams Memorial Library. 35 Peel St.

HAPORI By Michelle Hinekura Kerr - Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Te Whanau a Apanui, Te Whakatohea, Ngai Tuhoe, Ngati Raukawa. 63 Gladstone Road.

INFINITUDE By Leah McCann. 58 Gladstone Road.

5 POSTERS By Lily Paris West. 46 Gladstone Road.