Karamea Pop Up Gallery

Karamea Pop Up Gallery A pop up Community Gallery space in Karamea, NZ. Open certain weekends and special events.

We're still flying high on the warm fuzzies from working together on Into The Deep, our KaraWearable '26 event...It's gr...
15/07/2026

We're still flying high on the warm fuzzies from working together on Into The Deep, our KaraWearable '26 event...
It's great to see folks appreciating a couple of the winning designs which are still on display in the window of the old Drapery opposite Karamea 4 Square.

We have some news...
We've decided to take a break from KaraWearable for a year, to leave the door open for some other creative happenings which have yet to emerge from the fertile corners of our wee community!

Those in the school community will be busy with 2 major events in '27: hosting TOSI in term 1 and Production in term 3.

Frett not, KaraWearable '28 will be back on King's Birthday weekend, and we can reveal the theme will be 'TIME MACHINE' which we hope is open enough to inspire you to head off in any direction and make something truly out there. This means that there's plenty of time to take a break, tinker away in the background on wearable art, and also have space for other creative endeavours.

On that note, our next Pop Up Gallery 'From Karamea with Love' will be on 5,6 December at the Old Drapery again. As is now tradition, we're encouraging people to shop local for gifts, and for artists and crafters to make affordable and postable creations. Keep an eye out for applications to exhibit at the Pop Up Gallery opening in late October.

We'd also like to highlight few free art workshops coming up soon in Karamea:
Printastic on 15 August and Watercolour on 5,6 Sept
There is more info on the community website here: https://karamea.nz/web/article/watercolour_painting_workshops

Keep warm and keep creating.

Love from the Pop Up Team 🧶

KaraWearable 2026, 1st place winners creations at the display windows opposite of Karamea 4 square now! Check it out!!Co...
07/06/2026

KaraWearable 2026, 1st place winners creations at the display windows opposite of Karamea 4 square now! Check it out!!

Congratulations winners⭐️⭐️
Thank you prize sponsors and everyone who supported KaraWearable 2026!!!

💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

YOUTH
1st place
“Crafty Coral”
by Kowhai class

ADULT
1st place
“Wetapunga-the god of ugly things”
by Chris Seufert, Sacha Healey & Ekkehard Unger

Prize Winners!! KaraWearable Arts 2026 “Into the DEEP” (May 30&31)💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐Congratulations designers & models!!🥇🥈🏅YOUTH...
07/06/2026

Prize Winners!!
KaraWearable Arts 2026
“Into the DEEP” (May 30&31)
💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
Congratulations designers & models!!
🥇🥈🏅

YOUTH
1st place
“Crafty Coral”
by Kowhai class
(Model: Wren Walker)

2nd place
“Magic Mermaid”
by Lulu & Linda Brownie
(Model: Lulu Brownie & Chris Lowe)

People’s choice
“Tetra”
by Diva Murray
(Model: Eva McGrath)

BEST ACCESSORY
“Fishervessence”
by Patricia August
(Model: Patricia August)

ADULT
1st place
“Wetapunga-the god of ugly things”
by Chris Seufert, Sacha Healey & Ekkehard Unger
(Model: Sacha Healey)

2nd place
“Mutating Microbes”
by Mary Bell
(Model: Mary Bell & Sam)

People’s choice
“Curiosities of the Coral Reef”
by Tina Wylie
(Model: Tina Wylie)

Exhibtion's photos from "Youth"KaraWearable 2026"Into the DEEP"May 31st Sunday, we had 80 visitors at this exhibition. W...
05/06/2026

Exhibtion's photos from "Youth"
KaraWearable 2026
"Into the DEEP"
May 31st Sunday, we had 80 visitors at this exhibition. Wearable arts from "Youth" were very remarkable and incredible craftsmanship🤩🥰😍🥳😆

They did wonderful catwalk on Saturday at the show! Behind it, they had one chance to practice (3minutes each) for the catwalk at our dress rehearsal on Friday.

We know it's not easy to "walk" on the stage but they did so good at the show!!!

To all youth designers and models, thank you for being a part of KaraWearable. You guys are awesome superstars⭐️⭐️⭐️

👏 What a weekend!We would like to say a big THANK YOU!First to our generous sponsors...Sponsor Prizes Karamea Real Estat...
02/06/2026

👏 What a weekend!

We would like to say a big THANK YOU!
First to our generous sponsors...

Sponsor Prizes
Karamea Real Estate
Property Brokers
SM Lowe Contracting Ltd
Karamea Village Hotel
Mitre 10 Westport
Little Wanganui Pub

Spot Prizes
The Dutch oven Bakery
Vinnie’s Café
Karamea Village Hotel
Mitre 10 Westport
Karamea Four Square Supermarket

Accommodation
Karamea River Motels

🦸‍♀️🦸🦸‍♀️🦸🦸‍♀️🦸
And to the the growing team of wonderful volunteers and local partners that make the whole thing happen...

Jessie Creedmore - MC
Ruth Vaega, Alison Hale, Anita Halsall - Judges
Lydiah Bee - Aerial Performance
Tony Baird - Karamea Area School for the hall usage, gear/tool and ongoing support.
Karamea Four Square supermarket - Providing drinks & Spot prizes
Vinnie’s cafe - Providing food for the event
Paul Murray from Karamea Real Estate Property Brokers - All the printing
Karamea Information centre - Handling the ticket sales & Chronicle Promotion
Clean Streams Karamea - Providing plants to decorate the hall
KCI- Managing our bank account
The Dutch Oven - Providing lunch for judges and snacks for backstage
Caroline Langford - Backstage food
Tine Wylie - decor suport
Sonoe Lockerbie - Set Up, Social Media, pack down
Cathy Sampson - Liquor Licence application
Dion Mawson, Nathan Young, Steve Schulz - Builders
Cliff Meakin - Lights
Joshua Mansfield - Scaffolding and backstage support
Donna Chambers - Lights
Eli Leckey - Main Sound Engineer
Brett Mawson - Sound Engineer Supervisor
Cooper Hansen-Higgs - Sound Engineering support
Robyn Waines - Venue & set up support
Stu Reid - Venue set up and pack down support
Dan Murton - Main Photographer
Jade McLeod - Support Photographer
Emilie Schmitthaeusler, Pete Moynihan, Dion Mawson, Rebekah Dickie - Bar crew
Steve Schulz - Drink transport and setup
Aby Chalmers - On the door
Val Moynihan, Sina Tuiavi’i, Caroline Langford, Chris Chinn- Backstage
Sacha Healey, Sonoe Ohizumi, Roger Booth & Renate Jamieson, Katie, Steve Schultz, Paul Murray, Dion Mawson - Pack up & Clean up
Sacha Healey, Sonoe Ohizumi - Exhibition helpers
Our youth team of vote runners - Collecting and counting People’s choice votes

All the KaraWearable organising crew - Cathy Sampson, Liz Kerslake, Ange Cronin, Bridie Young and Sanae Murray who work their socks off throughout the year to bring the whole thing to life.

The success of KaraWearable would not be possible without the support of the community, volunteers, sponsors and participants who contribute their time, creativity and enthusiasm each year. We would like to extend a special thank you to all of our designers and models. Their creativity, dedication, skills and willingness to bring each creation to life on stage are at the heart of KaraWearable and what makes the event so special. To all who have been part of this successful show, your support and presence have meant more than words can express.

✨Thank you!! ✨

That's a wrap!

More photos for you who missed EXHIBITION (Sunday 31 May) of KaraWearable 2026 "Into the DEEP" Enjoy these incredible c...
01/06/2026

More photos for you who missed EXHIBITION (Sunday 31 May) of KaraWearable 2026 "Into the DEEP"

Enjoy these incredible craftsmanship from designer's passion!!!

Thank you for EVERYONE who created KaraWearable 2026 together💙💜💚

EXHIBITION!!!It's amazing to look incredible details of KaraWearable 2026"Into the DEEP"10am-2pmat Karamea pulse energy ...
31/05/2026

EXHIBITION!!!
It's amazing to look incredible details of KaraWearable 2026
"Into the DEEP"
10am-2pm
at Karamea pulse energy center
FREE ENTRY/ALL WELCOME👍

EXHIBITION!!!(Sun) 31st MayKaraWearable Arts 2026 “Into the DEEP” 10am-2pm at the Karamea pulse energy centre (FREE EN...
30/05/2026

EXHIBITION!!!
(Sun) 31st May
KaraWearable Arts 2026
“Into the DEEP”
10am-2pm
at the Karamea pulse energy centre (FREE ENTRY/ALL WELCOME👍)

It was amazing KaraWearable arts show last night! Thank you for everyone who shared that magical moments together🐲🦈🦐🪼🐚🪽🫀🪸💐🦄🩷💙💜💚

The exhibtion is a great opportunity to take a close up look at the wearable arts from the show. You will find more details and “DEEP” craftsmanship!

Show Time!!!!!!KaraWearable Arts Show 2026"Into the DEEP"May 30th (Sat)Door opens 6:30pmSHOW STARTS 7:00pmat Karamea pul...
30/05/2026

Show Time!!!!!!
KaraWearable Arts Show 2026
"Into the DEEP"
May 30th (Sat)
Door opens 6:30pm
SHOW STARTS 7:00pm
at Karamea pulse energy center

On the door $20
Nibbles provided
CASH BAR available

Good news!! Update!!Tomorrow UNTIL 2PM!!You still can get PRE SALES TICKET $15 for KaraWearable Arts SHOW😊👍Tickets are o...
29/05/2026

Good news!! Update!!
Tomorrow UNTIL 2PM!!
You still can get PRE SALES TICKET $15 for KaraWearable Arts SHOW😊👍

Tickets are on sale at
Karamea Information & Resource Centre OPEN 10AM-2PM
CHECK IT OUT!!

KaraWearable Arts SHOW 2026
"Into the DEEP"
(Sat) 30th May
Door opens 6:30pm
Show starts 7:00pm
Nibbles provided
CASH BAR available
at Karamea pulse energy center

If you plan to pay at the door...
On the door $20(CASH ONLY)
Under 18 FREE

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105 Bridge Street
Karamea
7893

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