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Art has long been a vital thread in the Whangarei community, with the region boasting more artisans per head of population than any other in New Zealand. All manner of successful painters, potters, weavers, carvers and sculptors have been inspired by the light on the bush and coast within the visual radius of Te Wharo atop Whangarei Heads.
Whangarei Art Museum
While some of these artists are eccentric, reclusive types, many share their creativity by taking part in collaborative works, opening their studios to visitors and holding all sorts of art classes. In particular the Northland Craft Trust’s “Quarry Summer Do” has a national reputation. At the Town Basin a gallery lets the public stand close enough to feel the heat of the furnaces while watching the artistic rituals of internationally acclaimed glass blowing.
Frequent Artisans Fairs have become hugely popular, especially in the summer months. Supported by buskers and local foods these are vibrant gatherings of artists, crafts people and their wares. Between times, a wide range of these works can be seen and purchased from the many galleries dotted throughout the district.
