What’s On at The Collaboration
We’re excited to present the 2025 Taranaki Schools Exhibition, celebrating the creativity and talent of our region’s secondary school students. With over 400 artworks on display, this four-week exhibition is a must-see event for art lovers, families, and the wider community.
Opening Night: Wednesday 18 September, 5–7pm
Closing Date: Sunday 12 October, 12pm
From painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media, every piece tells a story of youth, imagination, and Taranaki pride. All artworks are available for purchase — a special way to support the next generation of artists and take home a meaningful work of art.
Alongside the exhibition, our Capsule Collection Pop-Up brings together limited-edition pieces from local makers and designers. From handcrafted gifts to wearable art, this curated showcase is available only for a short time, perfect for those who love discovering something unique.
And don’t miss our School Holiday Workshops, designed to spark creativity in kids and teens. Guided by local artists, these hands-on sessions cover everything from painting and illustration to clay and mixed media. Workshops are fun, educational, and a great way for young creatives to explore their talents — spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
The Collaboration – 83 Devon Street East, Ngāmotu / New Plymouth
Hours: Tue–Fri 9:30–4:30 | Sat–Sun 10:00–3:00
Celebrate Taranaki art, design, and community this spring — join us for the Schools Exhibition, shop the Capsule Collection, and get creative with our holiday workshops.
The Collaboration Capsule Collection Pop Up
17 September – 12 October
Collaborators – Popping up
All Good Bags • Another Mother Potter • Bits for Babies • Crimson Ginger • Crystalized Quartz • Diva Designs • Eddie & Lu • Ennaid Interiors • Fabuleuxvous Jewellery • Fat Spatula • Flox • Found Magic • Gallery 1850 • Garland • Goat Point • Grounded Art NZ • Grow Easy • Halio • Hippie Sticks • Ignite Candles • Isle of Eden • Jacq & Jillie • Jenny Tollemache • Jewellery by Tash • Jojobee • Joshie Essentials • Josephine The Label • Jude Raffills • Julia Huyser Design • KJO Pottery • Kurapae • Little Fires Co • Little GG • Love Fool Jewellery • Made of Tomorrow • Mārika Pounamu • MetalBird NZ • MiniCrochet • Misce Botanicals • Mustard Twist • Napper Jewellery • Ned Collections • NZYulip • Olive and Co • Penny Potter • Poipoia • Scribbler Gear • Shaxu Art • Silk Road Botanicals • Simply Kawakawa • Sisters Collective • Sol Zinc • Studio Thread • Tanya Bogdanova • Te Henui Crafts • Teresa Maree Clay • The Art Room Library • This With That • Totaea Randell • Ways With Wild Flowers • Wearing Glass • Woolkin • YL Pearls • Yopie’s Store • You Betcha
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Green School
Inglewood High School
New Plymouth Girls’ High School
Spotswood College
Stratford High School
Waitara High School
Taranaki Art Show
SAVE THE DATE
10th – 12th April 2026
Philippa, Anna and The Collaboration Village are bringing you Aotearoa’s best small businesses, designers and art exhibitions to The Collaboration.
Our
Goal
The Collaboration is a popup – but not just any popup. We are a movement celebrating the talent of local artists and small businesses. We collaborate and support each other to grow, recognize success and provide opportunities and mentoring to our emerging and aspiring talent.
Join
Us
Are you a small business owner or Artist and keen to be part of The Collaboration Village?
Send us an email,
Tu meke!
Anna & Philippa
Creating new opportunities for small businesses and artists to grow. With a strong focus on local people, products and art, our talented group have created a unique shopping experience. We are inclusive of all NZ innovators, creators, entrepreneurs and artists, from start ups and aspiring artists through to experienced and established business owners and artists. We aim to tautoko (support) each other to grow as business and as people by sharing knowledge and experiences.
Pop in to meet the artist, the maker or the creator and purchase knowing you are supporting local and NZ people achieve their dreams.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsor Primo we can connect our collaborators together to create community connections and Collaborations.