Sonya Korohina has been appointed the new director of Tauranga Art Gallery.
Korohina (Ngāti Porou/Pākēha) is from Tauranga and has been involved in the city’s creative scene for several years since returning to her hometown 10 years ago.
Tauranga Art Gallery Trust chairwoman Rosemary Protheroe said in an announcement released tonight it was “absolutely thrilled” to welcome Korohina, whose combination of skills, experience, connections and warm personality was “perfect for the gallery”.
“The board look forward to working with her and the wider team, to take [the gallery] to the next level.”
“The Tauranga Art Gallery is a valued asset for Tauranga and is the home of the visual arts within the developing cultural precinct, Te Manawataki o Te Papa. Growing the vibrancy of the city centre and building life-long connections with art is key.”