Restoration of museum mosaic underway to honour design and artistry Published on 02 October 2025 Whanganui District Council has started restoration work on the much-loved mosaic located on the Whanganui Regional Museum, next to the Davis Lecture Theatre Tagged as: , Arts, Community, Museum
Glass artist explores personal relationships Published on 02 April 2025 New Zealand Glassworks - Te Whare Tūhua o Te Ao (NZG) proudly presents Wā: Pearls and Entrails, a solo exhibition by 2024 artist in residence George Agius Tagged as: , Arts, New Zealand Glassworks
Calling all artists – submissions open for Chorus Cabinets Published on 17 September 2024 Submissions are now open for the annual Chorus Cabinet art initiative and Whanganui artists are invited to enter. Tagged as: , Arts
NZG announces exciting internship opportunity for 2024 Published on 30 October 2023 New Zealand Glassworks (NZG) is proud to announce it has been successful in receiving funding from Creative New Zealand for its much-anticipated 2024 internship programme Tagged as: , Arts
Creative Communities Scheme to offer one-off festival funding Published on 18 July 2023 Whanganui’s Creative Communities Scheme is open once more, funding local arts projects that benefit the community Tagged as: , Arts
Chorus and the council bringing art to your neighbourhood Published on 13 July 2023 Chorus and Whanganui District Council are joining forces again this year to deliver vibrant art to the district through the Chorus Cabinet Art initiative Tagged as: , Arts
Public Art Fund open for applicants Published on 23 June 2023 Calling all artists, the Public Art Fund is currently open for applicants! This annual fund promotes contemporary and diverse public art that celebrates the distinctive environments, histories and communities of Whanganui region Tagged as: , Arts
Amplify dial turned to max for music Published on 15 May 2023 Whanganui’s music industry will have its volume turned up through this quarter’s round of Amplify funding Tagged as: , Arts, Economic Development
Lakeside Trail opens with sculpture by local artist Published on 26 April 2023 A sculpture that received funding from Whanganui District Council’s Public Art Fund will officially open at the Bason Botanic Gardens as part of the new Lakeside Trail Tagged as: , Arts, Community, Parks
Royal Whanganui Opera House to receive safety upgrade Published on 14 February 2023 The Royal Whanganui Opera House is to receive a significant safety upgrade. Tagged as: , Arts