A historic place, artistic space and community treasure in Rotorua, Aotearoa NZ.

The Arts Village is a non-profit arts-based community centre.

The Arts Village is a vibrant community organisation with art-based opportunities in Rotorua. We have grown from being run by a small group of volunteers to become an independent, vibrant community organisation with staff, volunteers and user groups running countless projects, exhibitions and community events. Today, The Rotorua Arts Village Trust employ a small team of energetic staff who work alongside volunteers to create a wealth of arts-based opportunities for locals and visitors to visit, make, share and innovate.

Located in the heart of Rotorua, The Arts Village takes every opportunity to work with other organisations in Rotorua. Today we occupy a central place in the artistic community of the city. It is the envy of most other centres in the country, where a permanent, purpose-built arts centre is only an impossible dream. This is something that Rotorua can justifiably be immensely proud of.

The Arts Village is home to a large number of arts and cultural groups who meet on a regular basis. In addition, we have co-op run shop that sells a variety of locally made arts and crafts, an independently run café onsite, and a pottery studio where the Rotorua Potters Group reside. The Arts Village has three art galleries that have new and exciting art exhibitions on display throughout the year.

Cafe & Shop are independently run so their hours may vary.