The Incubator Creative Hub at 159 17th Avenue is a cornerstone of artistic innovation and connection in Tauranga South. This expansive creative complex spans 13 buildings and features four galleries presenting inspiring exhibitions, open studios showcasing over 22 resident artists and designers, and unique spaces like The Artery for learning and The Jam Factory music venue. Visitors appreciate the welcoming atmosphere where they can experience public artworks, art gardens, and community events that celebrate Tauranga’s vibrant creative scene. Regular patrons praise the hub as the best place in Tauranga to engage with dynamic art and meet passionate creatives.
Bobbi Summers
3 years agoThe best place in Tauranga!!! Creative community connection across 13 buildings! Art Exhibitions (4 galleries), open studios (Satellite, Okorore, Villa, Brook St & Culture Club), 22+ resident artists/designers, The Artery (learning/teaching space), the Jam Factory (epic music venue), The Pot House (ceramic gallery & retail space), The Artist Window Gallery (retail gallery), The Village Cinema (public screenings & private bookings), public artworks & art gardens, special community events + so much more!!
Michelle Estall
7 months agoOne of my favourite places to visit in Tauranga to see what's new on the creative scene. Inspiring exhibitions and events, can't recommend highly enough.
Julia Peters
2 months agoI always find interesting displays of art and meet interesting people who are happy to talk.
Sheree Foster
6 months agoTucked in the old historic village. Parking excellent. A real art collective. Undergoing change what shops and exhibition space open is worth a visit.
Sarah Burney
3 years agoBest place for school holiday fun. Fantastic time getting creative with our kids. The welcoming team had everything prepared. All natural resources to easily make our fairy house and our very cool, and well-loved, snakes. Kids can’t wait to come back again.