The Artist Window Gallery

The Artist Window Gallery This gallery is an interactive ecosystem for promoting local artists. https://www.theincubator.co.nz/artwork-submission-gallery-spaces

The Artist Window Gallery is a vibrant gallery at the entrance of Tauranga’s Historic Village, showcasing and selling works by a diverse collective of talented Bay of Plenty artists. The Artist Window Gallery is a vibrant gallery at the entrance of the Historic Village Tauranga showcasing and selling and a diverse collective of talented Bay of Plenty artists. It’s not your normal gallery though, i

t is a place of interaction where the community can engage directly with artists. This aligns perfectly with the Incubator’s mission of collaborating with the art sector, empowering artists to represent themselves and their work in person. A proud initiative of the Incubator Creative Hub, the gallery is nestled in the bustling Arts Precinct of the Historic Village Tauranga, a locale that is rapidly becoming a cultural hotspot. This gallery embodies the spirit of collaboration as an interactive ecosystem fostering a supportive environment that promotes the professional growth and visibility of local artists in the Bay of Plenty region. The Village has been transformed into a destination brimming with galleries, cultural experiences, artisan boutiques, specialty shops, and unique community organisations, all contributing to an enriching array of creative events. Whether you’re an art lover or a curious passerby, The Artist Window Gallery invites you to explore, connect, and celebrate the vibrant art scene that defines this remarkable community.

20/08/2026

🐣 From Incubation to Independence!

We are proud our fabulous tenants, Tauranga Chinese Culture and Art Centre, have officially "hatched" from The Incubator and flown the nest to their stunning new premises on Grey Street! 🎉

Their success means we have a gorgeous, light-filled space available at Blacksmith Studios on the main street of The Historic Village.

Could this be your new art space?
✨ Spacious & airy
✨ High foot traffic location
✨ Surrounded by a village of painters, sculptors, ceramicists, textile artists, musicians, and photographers.

If you are a creative ready to spread your wings, we want to hear from you! Don't wait—this space is too good to stay empty for long.

📩 For more info and to apply, head to: www.theincubator.co.nz/studio-applications

A new kind of Friday wind-down – coming next week. 🍇🖼️We're opening our doors for another monthly art gathering on Frida...
20/08/2026

A new kind of Friday wind-down – coming next week. 🍇🖼️

We're opening our doors for another monthly art gathering on Friday 28 August, and we'd love to see you there.

Forget the rush of the work week. Sink into a space filled with thought-provoking exhibitions, catch up with old friends, or make a few new ones over a drink and delicious grazing platters from Gate Pa New World.

This month's line-up is a special one:
✨ The People's Gallery - Toi ka Rere: Tauranga Girls' College students showcasing their creative journeys (Year 9!).
✨ The Incubator Gallery - Mathew Johnson & Ila-Rose Hepetema: Two young artists in a conversation you won't want to miss.
✨ Imprint Gallery - Moments by Jenni & Bea Cornelius: Quiet winter reflections in print and paint.

Art isn't passive here—it sparks conversation and builds community.

Save the date:
📅 Friday, 28 August
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The Incubator Creative Hub, Historic Village, 17th Ave
🎟️ Free Entry

We can't wait to see you there. 💛

We are absolutely THRILLED to share some incredible news! 🎉The fourth round of The Art Shows Across Aotearoa Gold Awards...
20/08/2026

We are absolutely THRILLED to share some incredible news! 🎉

The fourth round of The Art Shows Across Aotearoa Gold Awards has begun, and we couldn't be more proud to announce that THREE of our very own Incubator artists have been selected by Judge Tom Webster for The Tauranga Art Show! 🌟

A massive, heart-felt congratulations to:
✨ Constanza Briceno
✨ Leah Creaven
✨ Vicki Fraser

Alongside the talented Nick Fedaeff, these four artists now have their work in the running – but the final decision is in YOUR hands!

Now it's your turn to help decide the Tauranga Winner. Head to the link below, read about these stunning works, and cast your vote for your favourite. Let's get behind our Incubator whānau and show them how proud we are! ❤️

🔗 VOTE HERE: https://www.artshowsacrossaotearoa.co.nz/artist-voting

20/08/2026

MEET THE ARTIST: Jennie Holdsworth

We are thrilled to shine a light on resident artist, Jennie Holdsworth , whose debut solo exhibition, Just Bring Yourselves - an Exhibition by Jennie Holdsworth " has captivated the Tauranga community.
Her stunning exhibition ends this Sunday (22 Aug) , and it is nearly sold out! 🎨

Jennie's mixed media works explore the beauty of domestic interiors—chairs, lamps, and familiar spaces—layered with paint and collage to create a sense of warmth and welcome. As she puts it, these pieces ask "who sat there before" or "who it might be waiting for." The work resonates so deeply because it reflects the warmth of a home.

As a Visual Art educator and Elam graduate, Jennie has poured her heart into this stunning collection, and it shows. If you haven't had the chance to experience the quiet beauty of "Just Bring Yourselves," we urge you to visit this week.

Final Viewing: Until Sat 22 Aug, 3:00 PM
Location: The Incubator Gallery, Tauranga

Don't wait—just bring yourselves, and be prepared to be moved.

07/08/2026

Big things happening at The Incubator over the next fortnight! 🎨🎬🎸

Here's what's on:

🎨 Workshops @ The Creative Campus
• Just Bring Yourselves – Daily drop-in 10am–3pm | Make a mini still life
• Morning Mugs Oil Painting – Sun 09 Aug | w/ Dianna Smith
• Textured Art Painting – Sun 16 Aug | w/ Laura Neundoerfer

🎬 @ The Village Cinema
• RAPHAEL – The Young Prodigy – Sun 16 Aug (docos series)
• Jurassic Park – Fri 21 Aug (Retro Flicks!)
• The Lady in the Van – Sun 30 Aug (open-captioned)

🎸 @ The Jam Factory
• Tonedef, Pugmen & Charlie's Vendetta – Sat 08 Aug | $10
• Nick Herbison – Fri 14 Aug | Folk-rock solo
• Red Street – Sat 15 Aug | Original music
• The Southern Diplomats – Sat 22 Aug | Swingin' tunes

🖼️ Galleries (Open Now)
• Toi ka Rere: Ōtūmoetai College Junior Art Exhibition
• Just Bring Yourselves by Jennie Holdsworth
• New Works at The Artist Window

Plus we have our regular clubs and community events running too – be sure to check out our full programme for full deets at www.theincubator.co.nz/whats-on 🔗

31/07/2026

It's Saturday – let's make it a day of art! 🎨✨

Start your morning at Market and Main Cafe – enjoy brunch or lunch surrounded by Helen English's beautiful exhibition.

Then explore the Village:

🖼️ The People's Gallery – Toi ka Rere: Ōtūmoetai College Junior Art Exhibition – Year 9 and 10 students showcase their work in this sixth-annual collaboration with The Incubator. Come support the next generation of young talent!

🎨 The Incubator Gallery - Just Bring Yourselves by Jennie Holdsworth – This is Jennie's first solo exhibition, and it's a quietly beautiful series of mixed media paintings. Through paint, collage, and layered surfaces, she explores domestic interiors – chairs, vessels, and lamps in warm, muted tones. Her work reflects on warmth, welcome, and the spaces we return to. It's intimate, thoughtful, and absolutely worth seeing in person.

✨ The Incubator drop-in session 10am–3pm:
Jennie is hosting a fun interactive experience! Drop in anytime and make your own mini still life to take home. Using a recycled cardboard frame, collage a bowl of fruit and vessel onto a tabletop – just like the paintings around you. Free, no booking needed, and suitable for all ages. Just bring yourself!

🖼️ New Works Launch at The Artist Window – a wave of fresh creativity with over 40 incredible artists! Painters, sculptors, printmakers, jewellers, and carvers. From contemporary paintings to exquisite bone and pāua jewellery, Māori toi, and handcrafted treasures – something for every eye.

🛖Browse stunning ceramics at The Pot House

📚 And don't forget to pop into Katja's bookshop and art gallery and Vamped Clothing while you're here – Katja and Liz would love to see you, and you never know what treasure you'll find among the shelves.

Grab your friends, bring your curiosity, and make today a day of art, coffee, and community. We can't wait to see you in the Village! ❤️

🕙 Gallery hours: Mon–Sat, 10am–3pm (exhibition runs until 22 Aug)
🎟️ All free entry

31/07/2026

Tonight's the night! 🎨✨

The mulled wine is brewing, the music is setting up, the exhibitions are (almost!) all installed – and Anne is just adding the creamy last-minute touch to the soup. It's going to be another cracker!

The perfect way to warm up a wintery Friday night.

📅 Tonight! Friday 31st July | 5.30pm – 7pm
📍 The Incubator Creative Hub, Tauranga Historic Village

New exhibitions, live music, delicious grazing platters by Gate Pa New World, mulled wine, and now – soup! Bring your whānau, bring your friends – we can't wait to see you there! 🌟

Celebrating a brand new hang in the Artist Window Gallery this Friday evening.Join us for another stunning evening in th...
27/07/2026

Celebrating a brand new hang in the Artist Window Gallery this Friday evening.
Join us for another stunning evening in the Village.
Friday 5.30pm. Gather outside the Incubator Creative Hub for refreshments, Live music and licensed bar.

Mark your calendars – our next Street Party is almost here! 🎨✨We're back on Friday 31st July with Hungry For Art – and w...
25/07/2026

Mark your calendars – our next Street Party is almost here! 🎨✨

We're back on Friday 31st July with Hungry For Art – and we'd love you to join us for another night of creativity, connection, and good vibes at The Incubator Creative Hub.

Fancy feeding your creative side this winter? This is the perfect way to beat those blues – live music, great company, a licensed bar, and a delicious grazing platter from our friends at Gate Pa New World, all wrapped around brilliant new exhibitions.

Here's what's launching:

🖼️ The People's Gallery – Toi ka Rere: Ōtūmoetai College Junior Art Exhibition
Fresh talent from Year 9 and 10 students in our sixth-annual collaboration. So special!

🎨 The Incubator Gallery – Just Bring Yourselves by Jennie Holdsworth
Warm, quiet mixed media paintings exploring the spaces we return to.

🖼️ The Artist Window Gallery – New Works Launch
Over 40 incredible artists – painters, sculptors, jewellers, carvers – a feast for the eyes!

🖨️ Imprint Gallery – A pocket-sized punch from a trio of talented printmakers.

From emerging students to seasoned professionals, there's genuinely something for everyone. At The Incubator, art isn't just something you look at – it's something you feel, talk about, and celebrate.

📅 Friday 31st July | 5.30pm – 7pm
📍 The Incubator Creative Hub, Tauranga Historic Village

Come for the art. Stay for the vibe. Leave feeling inspired. Bring your friends, bring your curiosity, and bring your appetite for something a little different.

We can't wait to see you there! 🌟

Meet the artist: Bridget Erin 🎨We caught her at The Artist Window Gallery to talk inspiration, process, and what it feel...
20/07/2026

Meet the artist: Bridget Erin 🎨

We caught her at The Artist Window Gallery to talk inspiration, process, and what it feels like to let a piece of your soul go.

Where are you from – and how does that shape your work?
I moved over from Raglan about a year ago, where I was deeply embedded in the art scene – exhibiting, creating, and soaking up the creative energy of a town that lives and breathes inspiration. Raglan is that rare kind of place where nature is always present, and nobody works full time, so there's space to dedicate to your craft.

Tell us about your favourite medium.
I'm a strong drawer, but I also adore colour and texture. Oils are my absolute favourite – they're so buttery and luxurious to work with – though I often turn to acrylics for speed and vibrancy. When I'm in flow, I work fast. If I had a little more peace and quiet, I'd paint oil portraits all day long.

When is your favourite time to create?
I'm definitely a roll-out-of-bed, start-painting-in-my-dressing-gown-with-endless-coffees kind of artist. Many a dressing gown has ended up with paint on the sleeves! I like to get in fast, before the day's jobs distract me.

How do you manage work-life balance as an artist?
I'm a Libran – always searching for balance. I've created a life where I can paint, thanks to property investments, side hustles, and part-time work. It's all a juggling act, but I'm getting better at it.

Describe your ideal working environment.
Peace, space, and nature. I'm currently converting my garage into a studio – a peaceful haven overlooking my garden, with cicada song and the Kaimais in the distance. Eventually I'd love to be part of the Open Studio weekend and welcome people into that space.

💬 Come and meet Bridget in person!
She'll be in the gallery on Friday 24th July 10am to 3pm – pop in, say hello, and experience some of her beautiful work up close.

📍 The Artist Window Gallery, Incubator Creative Hub, Tauranga Historic Village

Address

159 17th Avenue, The Incubator Creative Hub, The Historic Village
Tauranga
3112

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+6475713232

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