Careers in film, fashion and visual arts are the focus of a new “Art in Motion” featured area at this year’s Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo on August 7-8.

Taking over the top floor of Mercury Baypark, a multi-sensory experience will incorporate the Engine Room, showcasing fashion displays and experimental short films; and the Chill Zone, where anyone exploring creative arts career options can hang out.

Outside the arena, local street artist Tautoko Matehaere will bring the phrase Art in Motion to life with live graffiti art during both days of the expo. Attendees can enter a prize draw, share their photos, and become part of the evolving mural experience.

From 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, August 7, Art in Motion will host a free event open to students, parents and educators, featuring a fashion show spotlighting local young designers, and a film screening curated by the Third Culture Film Festival.

“Too often, creative careers are overlooked as viable options by both students and parents,” said Harry Oram, director of TCFF and co-founder of Art in Motion.

A fresh initiative led by TCFF and BrightSpark, Art in Motion is designed to ignite the imaginations of young people and showcase tangible career options in NZ’s creative and digital industries.

“We’re taking real steps to shift how schools, artists, and industry connect – and the students are ready,” said BrightSpark founder Ranui Samuels.

“We’re thrilled to have Art in Motion as part of the Canvas Careers Expo this year,” said Canvas Careers Expo founder Sue Boyne. “They’re adding a dynamic new dimension to the event by bringing more options and creative opportunities to young people stepping into an uncertain world.”

The Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo runs from 9am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm on Thursday, August 7, and 9am to 2pm on Friday, August 8, at Mercury Baypark Arena. Entry is free.