Sonya Korohina
Sonya Korohina is the director of Tauranga Art Gallery, where she has played a pivotal role since 2003 in championing the arts and fostering community engagement. Recently, she announced significant renovations for the gallery aimed at enhancing its facilities and exhibitions, which are set to reopen later this year.
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Sonya Korohina, the gallery’s kaiwhakahaere matua/director, says it was important that the new entrance broke down any potential barriers that could prevent people from coming in and engaging with the art.
Redeveloped Toi Tauranga Art Gallery now open: I’m quite overwhelmed with what we have achieved’
New Zealand· 2025-11-30
Toi Tauranga Art Gallery director Sonya Korohina said in a statement that it was vital the work in the gallery represented the best contemporary and historical art.
Pāpāmoa-based artists included in line-up for Tauranga Art Gallery reopeningNew Zealand· 2025-09-30
Sonya Korohina, the director of Toi Tauranga Art Gallery, discussed the challenges faced during the gallery's two-year closure.
Tauranga Art Gallery to reopen after two-year $9 million redevelopmentNew Zealand· 2025-09-03
Sonya Korohina is the gallery director who expressed gratitude for the Friends' support and discussed the gallery's renovations.
Tauranga Art Gallery revamp: Friends group merges, new look under wayNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
