Puawairua Marae will be transformed into an arts village for Eastern Bay artists to showcase their work in an interactive and unique way. The wharekai (dining hall) becomes a gallery for working artists to display and sell work and demonstrate their talents. Artists and other makers will also be working outdoors around the marae complex. Music and activities for children and adults. Saturday - 10am - 4pm. Sunday 10am - 3pm. Admission by koha/donation.

Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts hosts the area's longest running annual art exhibition, featuring work from members of teh Bay of Plenty's 10 Art Societies.