Art & Culture
Hawke’s Bay is home to a vibrant arts and cultural scene, providing the region with verve, vitality and colour.
Many talented artists draw inspiration from the beautiful Hawkes Bay area and create a range of works that can be seen in their own studios or in the many galleries dotted around the region, including several in and around central Napier and the seaside suburb of
Ahuriri. These can be visited with the help of the
Hawkes Bay Art Trail.
Many festivals and events also fill the Hawkes Bay calendar – from alfresco winery concerts to the iconic
Art Deco festivals in summer and winter, as well as exhibitions, performances, film and theatre.
The
Hawkes Bay Museum and Art Gallery in Napier features superb temporary and permanent exhibitions of art, craft and social history, including interactive exhibitions on the Hawkes Bay 1931 earthquake and Art Deco style.
The area also celebrates a rich and proud cultural heritage. You can experience authentic local Maori culture and heritage through fascinating tours that blend story, song, art and craft.