Community Arts Day 2025
Sun 23 Nov
midday - 5pm
Mission Bay's newest community centre THE GREEN (ex Mission Bay Bowling Club) will host a full day of arts activities, performances, workshops and spectacle. Bring the whanau, get involved with some serious arts activities provided by local artists working and living in Ōrākei area. There's a full programme of events to plan your visit, or stay for the day and grab a bite at one of the onsite food trucks.
All performances & workshops are FREE for all.
Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
PERFORMANCES
• Circus performances by Te Māwhaiwhai, Dust Palace Youth Performance Company
• Cultural dance performance by Ballet Folclórico Peru NZ
• Sound Bath experience by Mary Mark
• Live music The Obfuscators (four piece original avant-garde music)
• Stageworks Dance & Performing Arts (SPDA) dancers
• Live music L’Accademia from pianist Flavio Villani & others
• Rope Flow demonstration & workshop by Matt Gibbons
WORKSHOPS & PARTICIPATION
• Rope Flow workshop on The Green
• Have a Go - Circus workshop on The Green with Te Kura Maninirau mentors
• Face painting for kids by Ana
• Art activities for kids by Creative Rume
• Ōrākei portrait archive - have your portrait taken to go into the official Ōrākei Portrait Archive
• Poi making workshop with Kororia Witika (must be accompanied by an adult)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Performers & workshop leaders
 Poi Making with Kororia WitikaJoin us for a poi-making workshop led by accomplished lifelong artist, maker and teacher Kororia Witika. Immerse yourself in the artistry and cultural significance of poi as you learn to create your own set. Discover the beauty of poi, reflect and craft something special for your whānau. This is an all-ages family friendly workshop - children MUST be accompanied by an adult. |  Art Workshops with Creative RumeThe Creative Rume is a friendly community art space that’s all about making creativity fun and accessible for everyone. Our motto “Art for All” reflects our love of all kinds of art — painting, crafts, music, and more! We’re passionate about bringing people together to connect, create, and express themselves. |  Experimental music by The OBSFUCATORSThe Obsfucators perform action music making everything obscure, unclear, and unintelligible. Featuring extraordinary vocalist Taekyung Seo, baffling bassist Rui Inaba, gaudy guitarist Sean Martin-Buss and drongo drummer 'Drummy'. |
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 Sound bath with Mary MarokMary Marok uses musical instruments and her voice to draw participants into a state of deep relaxation. In this workshop she will use various sounds and the magic of story to weave an experience of stillness and connection. |  Collage your Xmas CardsCreate unique, handmade cards using upcycled magazines and collage materials. This fun, drop-in workshop is open to all ages — no experience needed! Come along, cut, glue, and play with colour and pattern as you make one-of-a-kind festive cards to share with friends and whānau. Naomi Azoulay is a Tāmaki Makaurau–based collage artist and educator whose work bursts with bold colour, pattern, and playful rhythm. She runs creative, hands-on workshops across Auckland that in |  Te Mawhaiwhai & Dust Palace Circus PerformanceTe Māwhaiwhai is The Dust Palace Youth Performance Company, named after the spiders web, that translucent silk, so fine yet so unbelievably strong. Te Māwhaiwhai is the creative home space for our rangatahi as they co-deisgn performance works supported by highly skilled tutors at The Dust Palace! |
 Rope Flow WorkshopRope Flow is a mindful movement practice that combines the therapeutic benefits of joint mobility, nervous system regulation, and flow state—all through the simple act of swinging a rope in continuous spiral patterns. |  Ōrākei Portrait ArchiveFree and open to all people (and animals!) of Ōrākei, the archive has been created to offer a way for locals to cement their place in the history of the area. Each participant receives a free digital copy of their portrait, and all of the portraits will be housed in the Local History Room at St Heliers Bay Library. Available on the day will be three backdrops - St Heliers, Stonefields & Ōrākei Basin |  Ballet Folklórico Perú New ZealandBallet Folklórico Perú New Zealand is a cultural dance group dedicated to showcasing the beauty and diversity of Peruvian traditions. Through colorful costumes, lively rhythms, and authentic choreography, we celebrate the vibrant spirit of Peru’s coastal, Andean, and Amazonian regions. |
 L’Accademia MusiciansL’Accademia Music School in St Heliers is a creative space where music comes alive through piano, flute, violin, and theory lessons. Come share in the music as our tutors and students perform for you! |  Have a Go Circus !Te Kura Maninirau is Aotearoa's first kaupapa Māori circus school. OUr skilled kaiako will safely help your tamariki and rangatahi experience the joy of circus in this open level have-a-go aerial and object manipulation circus workshop. Karawhiua! |  Face Painting by AnaFace Painting by Ana offers a range of kids entertainment for parties and events - all wrapped up in kindness and great communication. |
 Stageworks Dance & Performing ArtsSample the many colours of SDPA's end of year performance fresh off the big stage. At SDPA, we’re all about building confidence, creativity and lifelong friendships. From toddlers to adults, we offer vibrant and inclusive dance classes in a variety of different styles, and we are passionate about creating a place where every dancer can shine and feel part of something special! |
Our Sponsors
Thanks also to St. Heliers Community Church & Centre,