Get ready — Printapalooza 2025 is back! Hosted by Te Kowhai Print Trust at Hihiaua Cultural Centre, this massive bi-annual fundraiser is a one-day celebration of creativity, community, and bold, large-scale printmaking.
🎨 Featuring our biggest-ever lineup of artists: Hamish Oakley-Browne · Miguel (Andy) Villanueva · Tash Nikora · Levon Parker · Graham Hall · Maude Cooke-Davies · Ina Arraoui · Blu Jenkins · Haig Mehrtens & Ben Currie · Tim Gibbs · Becs Moore · Annie Bramall · Luther Thompson-Bailey · Helen Beech · Richard Osborne · Helen Oishi · Shayne Babe · Skye Sigley · Mark Phobos
🔥 What’s happening on the day:
Giant woodblocks + road rollers = live large-scale printing action
A buzzing art market filled with local makers & print treasures
Delicious eats from food trucks & stalls
Live music and entertainment to keep the vibe strong all day
📅 When: Saturday 25 October 2025
📍 Where: Hihiaua Cultural Centre, Whangārei
This is Whangārei’s biggest creative street party — come for the prints, stay for the food, music, and good vibes.
🙌 Keen to help out? Volunteers are always welcome — get in touch with Te Kowhai Print Trust to be part of the action!
Thanks to our amazing supporters: Whangārei District Creative Communities Scheme, Cowleys Hire, Beagle Radio, Diane Stoppard Photography, SupaColour, Creative Northland, plus all the incredible artists and volunteers who make this event possible.
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