About
Founded in 2019, Coastal Heritage Art (CHArt) is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating children’s art, particularly art inspired by the unique local environment of the wider Mahurangi / Rodney area.

Flagship Projects

Annual Schools Art Competition (Years 1–8):

• Culminates in a prize-giving ceremony and exhibition in Warkworth in late October.

• Overall winners’ artwork is exhibited in Matakana in February 2026.

Outdoor Art Gallery Project (2025):

• Launched in collaboration with Matakana School to bring children’s art into public spaces.

“Artworks” Children’s Art Fair (2026):

• A new pilot event designed to celebrate and showcase children’s creativity through an engaging art fair experience.