Arts & Crafts

Art is a favourite pastime for many locals and you can find their art in local restaurants, cafes and studios across the island.

Most artists on Great Barrier work from home and allow visitors to view their work by prior arrangement. The Aotea Community Art Gallery located in Claris/Kaitoke has a variety of local artists' work constantly on display. Permanent displays of works by local artists may also be seen at the gallery located at the Currach Irish Bar in Tryphena, and some works are on display at Claris Texas Cafe.

Aotea Community Art Gallery

For anyone interested in arts and the influence that Great Barrier Island has on artists creative abilities, head along to the Aotea Community Art Gallery to see a range of community art on display.
Phone: +64 9 429 0670

Local Artists

Fennella Christian

Fennella Christian is a contemporary mixed media artist who has been living on Great Barrier Island for the past 26 years. She has had work exhibited at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wellington and many times on Great Barrier Island over the years. Phone: +64 4290 414

Peter Edmonds

Peter Edmonds is a talented wood worker who also does carving, furniture, bowls and some building. His studio is located at Schooner Bay.
Phone: +64 9 4290 414

Shoal Bay Pottery

Take home some pottery as a relic of your experience on the island. See the pottery being made and browse through the colourful collection.
Phone:+64 9 429 0455

Vivian Keenan

Vivian Keenan creates sculptural woven designs, Hinaki, quivers, sails and wall hangings. Her work is stocked at the Aotea Community Art Gallery or you can call her to request a studio visit. Phone: +64 9 4290 201

Rangimarie Grace

Sculptor - 20 Garden Road, Tryphena
Telephone: +64 9 429 0103

Michelle Hartley-Scott

Mosaic artist - R.D.1, Tryphena
Telephone: +64 9 429 0039

Diane Newton

Felt Artist - Postal Services, Port FitzRoy
Telephone: +64 9 429 0219

Shoal Bay Markets

Shoal Bay Markets are the perfect way to get a taste of life on Great Barrier Island. The markets feature local art work, wood work, pottery, crafts and produce.

The Shoal Bay Markets are held on the third Sunday of every month from 10am at Shoal Bay Pottery, 34 Shoal Bay Rd, Tryphena.
Phone: +64 9 429 0455.

For more information contact:
Telephone: 0800 AUCKLAND or +64 9 367 6009
Email: greatbarrier@aucklandnz.com

Main image: Scott Venning