Current Exhibition in Gallery
TATA – Taranaki Art Teachers Association

Opening night

Thursday 16 October, 5–6.30pm

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23rd November 2025 – 12pm
6 week Exhibition

Description// 

We’re excited to welcome you to the Taranaki Art Teachers Association Exhibition – TATA
Showcasing the creativity and talent of 16 local art teachers.
This exhibition is a celebration of the educators who inspire creativity in our classrooms every day, now sharing their own artistic journeys with the wider community.

Artists // 

Aly Scott

Anna Cleland

Bridget Wright

Chris Barry

Claire Tate

Deonne Parkin

Erin Kelly

Juliet Farquhar

Katey kat

Katie Smith

Kirsty Grieve

Lucy Gibbon

Megan Maton

Sarah McCarrison

Simon Raine

Tanya Mercer

Media// Mixed media

The kaupapa of our exhibition space is based on supporting established, emerging and aspiring artists. Sharing knowledge and experience to help others to grow.

ASPIRING ARTISTS

Nil – Pending funding to continue the aspiring artist program

Exhibition Sponsors: 

We are always looking for new Exhibition Sponsors and patrons to The Collaboration.
Your sponsorship helps to remove barriers for our artists. If you are interested in becoming a Collaboration Patrol or exhibition sponsor please click below to send us an email to gallery@thecollaborationnz.nz


Aspiring Artist Program Sponsor
// Aspiring Artist Program thanks to Creative communities New Plymouth for sponsoring our 2023 & 2024 program

The Aspiring Artists Program empowers young artists U18 to participate in an exhibition alongside emerging and established artists. A program which springboards Aspiring artists into new creative opportunities and a pathway to establishing their own creative voice.

Seeking new sponsorship for  2024 to allow accessible exhibition opportunities for our artists. We aim to keep our exhibitions as accessible as possible for our artists. Help through sponsors, patrons and donors allows us to support our artists continue to share their work and creative journey in a high quality exhibition space. We would love your help and support to continue providing a high quality experience for our artists and community.

gallery@thecollaborationnz.nz