Supporting the Tai Tokerau Arts
2023 was the first year for 3 years (due to COVID) that KOAST was able to be held. Great news for artists and art’s supporters around the region.
So do join in next year and support the Tai Tokerau Arts by buying a Raffle and Trail Guide and getting on the trail!
THANK YOU TO OUR SALES TEAM!
Kerikeri – Keoghans Showcase Jewellers, Bayleys Real Estate, Your Prana Gallery, Kaleo Design, Plough and Feather, Warehouse Stationery, Paper Plus, The Old Packhouse Market (Saturdays), Hair By Nature, Redwoods Garden Centre, KeriBerries, BOI Automarine, and The Little Black Gallery
Waipapa – Village Books
Paihia – Post Shop, POP UP Gallery, iSite
Mangonui – Exhibit A Gallery, iSite, Old Oak Boutique Hotel
Kaikohe – Te Pu O Te Wheke Gallery
Rawene – No 1 Parnell Gallery
Kohukohu – Village Arts
Russell– South Sea Art
Whangarei – The Bach Town Basin, The Quarry Arts Centre
Purchasing the KOAST Raffle and Trail Guide helps ensure the future of the event. Please note one Trail Guide is required per two people, kids are free.
SUPPORTING THE TAI TOKERAU ARTS
Supporting the arts in Tai Tokerau (and of course throughout the world) is essential for nurturing creativity, enriching culture, and fostering social progress.
Artistic expression encompasses visual, performing, and literary forms, reflecting diverse perspectives and fostering empathy. Funding and endorsing the arts can drive economic growth by attracting tourism and creating jobs in creative industries.
Additionally, arts education enhances cognitive skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities among learners. The arts provide a platform for all, promoting inclusivity and social awareness.
By investing in our artists, galleries, and public art projects, communities can create vibrant spaces that encourage dialogue and community engagement.
Art has the power to challenge norms, inspire change, and bridge divides, making it an integral part of a thriving society and ensures human imagination and cultural heritage continue to flourish.
