Welcome to Creative Hastings - promoting the arts in the beautiful district of Hastings right in the heart of Hawke's Bay.

We invite you to visit the exhibitions in the Hastings Community Arts Centre, located in an absolute gem of a Spanish Mission building in the centre of Hastings City. The arts centre showcases the talent of Hawke's Bay with exhibitions changing every two weeks. Go to the exhibitions link on the left to see our calendar of coming shows.

Events

Creative Hastings presents HBS Bank Summer in the Park
Free concerts - at Cornwall Park Hastings: 3pm
Sunday 5th February: *Ceilidh At Cornwall*
Featuring music by Irish Folly, Celtic Connection, dancers and much more.

Sunday  12th February: *Country at Cornwall.*
The Fletcher Whanau and  Borderline.
Bring your line dancing gear!

Sunday 19th February: *Legends at Cornwall*
Hear Midlife Crisis, JR and The Mirrors perform.

Sunday 26th February: *Jazz at Cornwall.*
Hawke's Bay Big Swing Band.
Groove to the sound of a live Big Band..join in the swing.
ALSO
*LIVE@5 -  HB Opera House Plaza. 5pm - 7pm
*Brilliant free live entertainment
Great place to meet clients, staff and friend to chat, network and
"chill" in preparation for the weekend.

*Friday Feb 17th &# The Other side of Deco.*
Think Speak easies, Gangsters - Bonnie & Clyde.
Music by Dave Atkin.

*March 16th - Get in touch with your Irish side. Get a little green!

*Friday April 13th: The Perfect Black Friday

        *The Foyer Bar and Opera Kitchen will both be open*

Grants

Visit this link for information about the grants we administer for community based arts events. There is also information about Creative Communities grants and a link to Creative New Zealand.