A small yet vibrant pop-up store in Mount Maunganui will kick off Tauranga's first street art festival this summer.
Street Prints Mauao held its gallery opening yesterday evening which showcased artwork and prints from some of the country's leading street-style artists.
The gallery is just a tease for what Bay residents can expect to see from the festival, set to take over downtown Mount Maunganui in December.
Four international artists and 14 local artists have jumped onboard the local project to showcase some of their best work on 16 murals.
Event organisers Te Aroha 'Lovey' Smith and her husband Jah thought a celebration of street art would be perfect in Tauranga.