Toka Tū
E ngā mana o te ao toi o ngā hau e whā, tēnā koutou katoa! The Wairau Māori Art Gallery whānau warmly invite you to join us in celebrating our upcoming exhibition 'Toka […]
E ngā mana o te ao toi o ngā hau e whā, tēnā koutou katoa! The Wairau Māori Art Gallery whānau warmly invite you to join us in celebrating our upcoming exhibition 'Toka […]
ArtBeat is back for 2025! Creative Northlands annual ArtBeat Carnival Day at the Whangārei Town Basin, will be on Saturday 12th April. RSVP + be in to win great prizes […]
In Broken World, Alex Chalmers (b. 1991, Whangārei) offers a nuanced meditation on the impermanence of power, using found objects to explore cycles of dominance and decline. The phrase “caput mundi” […]
Rediscover the fundamentals of drawing with pencil in a flexible, engaging format. Choose to drop in for a single session to refine your skills or immerse yourself in a five-week […]
SCIENCE FOR SOCIOPATHS ArtBeat 2025 – Thursday April 17th at 7PM Hundertwasser Art Centre Pay What You can, Recommended $30 | Step inside Maggie Cocco's Science for Sociopaths, a genre-bending […]
Te Kupenga by Ngahuia Harrison Whangarei Art Museum on now until 5 October 2025 This exhibition marks the first public presentation of Harrison’s broader research project titled Ngā Pōito i […]
Reyburn House Gallery Presents the Multicultural Art Exhibition for 2025. Showing artworks reflecting cultural heritages and influences of NZ artists. Exhibiting from 8th July - 3 August 2025
Manawa Tea Bowl Fundraiser Exhibition Manawa Tea Bowl Fundraiser Exhibition is a stunning showcase of 58 handcrafted ceramic tea bowls by 31 artists who took part in this year’s Manawa […]
Join us on Friday, 8th August. E ngā mana o te ao toi o ngā hau e whā, tēnā koutou katoa! The Wairau Māori Art Gallery whānau warmly invite you […]
We are delighted to announce the next exhibition at Hangar Gallery, Kōrero Mai, a group whakaaro on belonging through a collective lens. Exhibiting artists are: Heather Bell Megan Corbett Linette […]
The NSA Calendar Art Competition is back, and this year is throwing a spotlight on painterly work. Think textured, expressive, brush-in-hand creations, in oils, acrylics, or mixed media with paint […]
Join on Saturday 23rd August for Open Studios, 10am - 2pm and explore the vibrant range of creativity at the Quarry. Last day to view Studio Artists '25 - an […]
Are you curious about the life and legacy of Friedensreich Hundertwasser? Would you like to dive deeper into his passions, ideas, his connection to New Zealand, his thoughts on life, […]
The Whangārei Crafts Market – Indoor Market Date: Sunday 31st August 2025 Time: 9am – 2pm Location: Reyburn House Art Studio & Grounds Come along and support local makers, artists, […]
Opening night 2/9/2025 from 5.00pm Josh Anderson, aka Midnight Waits, is a local Whangārei artist experimenting with a variety of mediums and styles. He specialises in gel plate printing, painting […]
Whangārei photographer Graeme Lee Main is proud to showcase his first solo exhibition, taking a CLOSER look at the flora and fauna of Aotearoa. Exhibition from 5th September - 27th […]
Art in the Park Bus Trip Join for an inspiring day of creativity and connection with a chartered bus trip from Whangārei to Auckland’s iconic Eden Park for "Art in […]
The Whangārei Crafts Market – Indoor Market Date: Sunday 21st September 2025 Time: 9am – 2pm Location: Reyburn House Art Studio & Grounds Come along and support local makers, artists, […]
Jamie Chapman presents a series of intimate paintings while Hayley Theyers exhibits a collection of Surrealist photographs. Exhibition at Hangar Gallery, Whangarei. 'I felt like some watcher, divining skies' Exhibition […]
The Great Plate has been a beloved tradition since 2008, with last year’s edition presented as The Creative Cup. These fundraisers have made a real difference—supporting key projects like the […]
Print & Pause is a welcoming, hands-on creative experience designed to help you slow down, connect, and rediscover the joy of making through the playful art of gelli plate printing. […]
Pioneers: An exhibition by Chris BradyOpening night 10th October 5 - 7pm Please join us to celebrate the opening of Pioneers, An exhibition by Chris Brady. Pioneers, explores the idea […]
Water as a Way to Escape That is Always Open Join us for a fascinating talk with Dr Joost de Bruin, Director of the Hundertwasser Art Centre, as he dives […]
Get your tickets for a rare chance to visit Gibbs Farm while supporting your beloved Whangarei Quarry Gardens. Gibbs Farm is a world-class outdoor sculpture park situated on the Kaipara […]
We’re thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for Printapalooza 2025, the bi-annual celebration of large-scale woodblock printing! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 25th at […]
Are you curious about the life and legacy of Friedensreich Hundertwasser? Would you like to dive deeper into his passions, ideas, his connection to New Zealand, his thoughts on life, […]
14 – 30 NOV Otago Polytechnic Ceramics Diploma Students Exhibition Through a diverse range of methods, clays and firings and with hands, minds and hearts wide open to the possibilities. These four ladies have […]
Hang It On Me A group exhibition featuring jewellery furniture by Christine Cook, and work by Jilliaine Lang, Tania Patterson, Kara Tuatara and more Preview: Friday 14th November, 5:30-7:30pm Full […]
‘Retrospective,' an exhibition by local jeweller Richard Tarrant Preview: Friday 14th November, 5:30-7:30pm Full Exhibition: 15th November - 20th December 2025 Hangar Gallery 14 Cross St, Regent, Whangarei, 09-438 1260, […]
FREE ENTRY - ROAD DOG The Band with Special Guest Artist MAGGIE COCCO Beer and Loathing Friday 14th November 8pm - Free Entry Good LIVE Original rock music is what […]
The last Good Vibrations Pop Up for 2025. Fantastic time to grab one of a kind gifts for friends & family… paintings and a whole lot more. Saturday 22nd Nov […]
Carved Up Group exhibition of stone and bone carving & weekend of unique workshops Opening night: Fri 28th November 5pm - 8pmShow runs until Sun 14th December during normal Quarry […]
Come along to Reyburn Art Studio to celebrate the stunning Raranga, Whakairo, and Kāwai Raupapa Level 3 Visual Arts works of our tauira. 28 Reyburn House LaneWhangārei Saturday 29 November9am […]
Sandbox Fandom Festival and Northland Hobby Shop PRESENTS:2nd HAND GEEKERY & HOBBY MARKET!!! We're doing it again! Our fabulously well attended and successful 2nd HAND GEEKERY MARKETs at Northland Hobby […]
Ceramics NZ Open Studios Weekend The Quarry Arts Centre will be open Saturday 29th Nov AND Sunday 30th November. What's happening on site: Viva La Revolution - Yvonne Rust Gallery […]
Cash and carry market, expect a range of artworks from local makers. Ceramics, painting, festive items and more. Open Hours; Mon - Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm Stay tuned to […]
'Nikau Hindin: Tai Timu, Tai Pari'; an immersive exhibition of Nikau’s aute practice that reveals her processes, rhythms, and whakaaro within the work. Opening night: Friday 5 December 2025, 6pm […]
From the vibrant Whangarei Heads Art Trail Community comes a delightful new event to kick off the holiday season — The Christmas Taster! Join us at the Whangarei Cruising Club, […]
Nikau Hindin presents her first solo exhibition in Te Tai Tokerau with the Wairau Māori Art Gallery in Whangārei. 'Tai Timu, Tai Pari' opens on Saturday 6 December. Nikau will […]
Celebrate 19 Years of WINGS! Join us for two fun Hawaiian-themed workshops on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺–𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺: Hawaiian Lei Making (10 max participants) at the Community Hub 37 Bank Street, […]
Celebrate 19 Years of WINGS! Join us for two fun Hawaiian-themed workshops on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺–𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺: Hawaiian Lei Making at the Community Hub (10 max participants) 𝟲𝗽𝗺–𝟴𝗽𝗺: Hawaiian […]
FREE Family drop-in Christmas card, postcard creations, you could even create your own stamps. A Christmas card or Postcard is a rare treasure to unexpectedly arrive in your letter box […]
Whangārei @ Work Exhibition featuring Liam Martyn Astbury & Victoria Little Yvonne Rust Gallery |16–30 January 2026Opening: Friday 16 Jan, 5–7pm A compelling visual tribute to the working people of […]
REFLECTIONSExhibition featuring Stanley Austin Yvonne Rust Gallery | 5 – 28 February 2026Opening: Thursday 5 February | 5–7pm Discover REFLECTIONS, a striking new collection of abstract ceramic works by sculptor […]
12-Week Rangatahi Printmaking Programme Ages 18–36 · Free to Participate · Limited to 10 Places We’re excited to be running our 12-week Print Your Own Money programme again in 2026! […]
SHOUT OUT to all Rainbow artists in Northland! We are looking LGBTQIA+ artists to paint, sculpt, stitch, and bedazzle their loudest & proudest, full-on rainbow techniqueer artwork for the 2026 […]
Tālofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia ora whānau! We’re excited to introduce 2026 Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival! Our vibrant celebration of Tagata Moana culture, unity, and pride! Theme for 2026: […]
Clay Night Date and Time: Thursday 12th March 2026 | 5:30pm - 8pm Age: 16+ Max attendees: 30 Price: $20 Location: Scallop Room, Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangarei […]
ArtBeat is back — and it’s heading to Dargaville. This March, Creative Northland is hosting ArtBeat at the Dargaville Riverside Gardens, celebrating art, culture, and community. Come over to the […]
Quarry Ceramics Awards 2026 Awards & Opening night: Friday 10th April 2026, 5pm, Yvonne Rust Gallery Exhibition open: 10th April - 2nd May 2026Open Hours - Mon - Sat 9.30am […]