The Golden Bay Arts Council consists of a group of volunteers who support and initiate local Arts events. Run by the Arts Council in an historic building in Takaka, the "Art Bank" showcases and sells the creations of local artists and artisans. The most enduring event is "Bay Art", a Labour weekend competition and exhibition, which attracts high quality and varied entries.
Delight in the creativity of Golden Bay. This charming building in Takaka's main street houses a collection of fine work by artists, jewellers, weavers, potters and sculptors from this uniquely creative part of New Zealand.
Internationally recognised, New Zealand landscape artist Marion Towns has a creditable list of major exhibitions behind her and her works sell to art lovers throughout the world.
The chalk pastel medium Marion works with is used with skill and her choice of colours epitomises the New Zealand summer. Her paintings fall into the Impressionist category - mostly landscapes and seascapes - to which she occasionally adds the female nude form very cleverly emphasising the contours and curves of both.
The Langford Store is nestled in the heart of the Aorere valley, 15 minutes inland from Collingwood on the way to the Heaphy track.
This general store and post office has been providing essentials to the
Bainham community and travellers since 1928.
Enjoy a pot of tea or an espresso coffee, served with sublime sweet treats. Soak up the sunshine and the tranquility of the surrounding scenery, whilst you write a postcard home or just rest a moment with friends.
A Unique opportunity to experience 4 world class Artisans creating original high quality works in the heart of beautiful Golden Bay.
We are a team of well established artists sharing a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Fine jewellery by: Geoff Williams Jade Carver, Grant Muir Manufacturing Jeweller, Jane Cassie Silversmith, Peter Meares Silversmith.
Wide range of designs crafted in pounamu, sterling silver, paua, copper and recycled glass.
Come and tour the workshop and see our innovative ways of working with different materials.
Giftware, art and clothing displayed in the old post office building.
Hours:
Summer : 9am to 5pm - Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm, Saturday
Winter: 10am to 4pm - Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm , Saturday
Realistic landscape paintings and prints of Golden Bay by artist Peter Geen. Unique, collectable fine art. Landscape paintings and reproduction giclee prints on canvas and watercolour paper.
An extensive range of art work in ceramic and glass, as well as acrylic and watercolour paintings. created by Rose Little and Bruce Hamlin. Nature is their inspiration: the hills, mountains and tidal estuaries of Golden Bay and Nelson; flora and fauna, the sea and the human form provide design motifs for this creative couple.