On behalf of Creative Bay of Plenty and the World of WearableArt, we are inviting artists, makers and toi mahi of all disciplines to a chilled kōrero and kai with Karl Chitham (WOW Toi Rakei Award co-judge) to hear some behind-the-scenes insights about this global creative platform and talk about some exciting new developments that the WOW Competition has to offer toi Māori artists in 2026.

The World of WearableArt team have worked hard to make WOW feel like a safe space for artists and creatives. Entries are open from November, and they’d love to encourage you to join this growing whānau and give it a go this year!

When: Friday 14 November, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Where: The Kollective, 145 17th Avenue, Tauranga, The Classroom

RSVP: emily@creativebop.org.nz

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Please feel free to share this with any Māori or Moana Oceania makers you think might be interested.

Image: Inaugural Toi Rākei Award Winner – Anna Hayes-Moeau (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa), Ko Au Ko Harakeke, Ko Harakeke Ko Au, 2025.