ROTORUA MUSEUM ART AWARDS

In a bid to inspire local artists and highlight the wealth of talent in the region, Rotorua Museum will be re-launching the bi-annual Rotorua Museum Art Awards. In association with Friends of the Museum this prestigious competition is sponsored by Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust and Waimangu Volcanic Valley. The awards are open to any current resident of the Bay of Plenty and cover all art disciplines (excluding moving image). With a Supreme Award prize of $10,000, this will be the largest prize pool that Rotorua Museum has ever offered. Entries close on Monday 1 July, 5pm, with the Awards evening on Friday 9th August 2013.

Rotorua Museum Art Awards Entry – click here

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Discover the great stories of the Rotorua region through our innovative exhibitions and cinema experiences. Learn about the rich culture, volatile landscape and legendary figures that have shaped this fascinating region.
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Arcade - Homegrown Video GamesNOW SHOWING

Arcade - Homegrown Video Games

UNTIL: Sunday, June 9, 2013
Everyday across the world, millions of people enter virtual worlds through computer games.
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KABLAM! Kereama TaepaNOW SHOWING

KABLAM! Kereama Taepa

UNTIL: Sunday, June 16, 2013
In this large-scale graphic installation, local artist Kereama Taepa combines kowhaiwhai (Maori scroll designs) with motifs from popular culture such as smiley faces, guns and cell phones.
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Gold Strike – Bob KerrNOW SHOWING

Gold Strike – Bob Kerr

UNTIL: Sunday, June 30, 2013
Based on ‘Black Tuesday’ (12 November 1912), this impressive exhibition of over 20 oil paintings by Bob Kerr depicts the grim reality of the infamous Waihi gold miners’ strike.
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VISIT US

If you’re planning on coming to the Rotorua Museum, be sure to discover all the facilities we have available, how much time to allow for your visit, our hours of operation and prices.
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Aotearoa QuiltsCOMING SOON

Aotearoa Quilts

DATE: Saturday, June 1, 2013
TIME: 9am - 5pm
Come and admire the skills of some of New Zealand’s top quilters in this stunning exhibition.
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Surface Treatments: The Art of James TurkingtonCOMING SOON

Surface Treatments: The Art of James Turkington

DATE: Saturday, July 6, 2013
TIME: 9am - 5pm
Opening Saturday 6 July 2013 at Rotorua Museum, Surface Treatments marks the first major exhibition of artworks by James Turkington (1895-1979) since the early 1970s.
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