Opening night 2/9/2025 from 5.00pm Josh Anderson, aka Midnight Waits, is a local WhangÄrei artist experimenting with a variety of mediums and styles. He specialises in gel plate printing, painting […]
WhangÄrei 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 WhangÄrei to Aucklandās iconic Eden Park for "Art in […]
The WhangÄrei Crafts Market ā Indoor Market Date: Sunday 21st September 2025 Time: 9am ā 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 yearās edition presented as The Creative Cup. These fundraisers have made a real differenceāsupporting 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 OpenĀ Join us for a fascinating talk with Dr Joost de Bruin, Director of the Hundertwasser Art Centre, as he dives into the world of Friedensreich Hundertwasser ā painter, architect, ecologist, and visionary. Ā Discover Hundertwasserās deep connection to water through his vibrant artworks filled with boats, […]
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 […]
Weāre thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for Printapalooza 2025, the bi-annual celebration of large-scale woodblock printing! This yearās 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 ā 30 NOV Otago Polytechnic Ceramics Diploma Students ExhibitionĀ Through a diverse range of methods,Ā claysĀ and firings and with hands,Ā mindsĀ 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 […]
āRetrospective,' 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 & familyā¦ 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 KÄwai Raupapa Level 3 Visual Arts works of our tauira. 28 Reyburn House LaneWhangÄrei 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 Nikauās 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 ā The Christmas Taster! Join us at the Whangarei Cruising Club, […]
Nikau Hindin presents her first solo exhibition in Te Tai Tokerau with the Wairau MÄori Art Gallery in WhangÄrei. '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 ššæš¶š±š®š, šš® šš²š°š²šŗšÆš²šæ š®š¬š®š±! šš¬š®šŗāšš®š½šŗ: Hawaiian Lei MakingĀ (10 max participants) at the Community HubĀ 37 Bank Street, […]
Celebrate 19 Years of WINGS! Join us for two fun Hawaiian-themed workshops on ššæš¶š±š®š, šš® šš²š°š²šŗšÆš²šæ š®š¬š®š±! šš¬š®šŗāšš®š½šŗ: Hawaiian Lei Making at the Community Hub (10 max participants) š²š½šŗāš“š½šŗ: 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 […]
WhangÄrei @ Work Exhibition featuring Liam Martyn Astbury & Victoria Little Yvonne Rust Gallery |16ā30 January 2026Opening: Friday 16 Jan, 5ā7pm A compelling visual tribute to the working people of […]
REFLECTIONSExhibition featuring Stanley Austin Yvonne Rust Gallery | 5 ā 28 February 2026Opening: Thursday 5 February | 5ā7pm Discover REFLECTIONS, a striking new collection of abstract ceramic works by sculptor […]
12-Week Rangatahi Printmaking Programme Ages 18ā36 Ā· Free to Participate Ā· Limited to 10 Places Weāre 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 […]
Ā TÄlofa lava, MÄlÅ e lelei, Kia ora whÄnau! Weāre excited to introduce 2026 Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival! Our vibrant celebration of Tagata Moana culture, unity, and pride! Ā 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 ā and itās 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 […]
Join us in the Yvonne Rust Gallery to celebrate the opening of Touchstones exhibition; a collection of ceramic arts by a collective of local women artists. Touchstones explores how creativity […]
SAT 16 MAY | 10AM - 2PM Explore the Quarry Arts Centre and Te Kowhai Print Trust; - Print Your Own Money studentās Print Market & open studio- Free art […]
Lighting up Lover's Lane every night of the festival! Discover the Puanga Matariki constellation of whetÅ«, created by the community and projected onto the exterior wall of the WhangÄrei Central […]
Join us for two inspiring drop-in art workshops this Matariki. Step into a relaxed, welcoming space where you can explore your creativity, reflect on what's meaningful, and connect with others […]
WhangÄrei artists Simon Shepheard's anticipated opening. Event opening: Friday 19th June, 5:30-late Exhibition on until 5th July, open daily at 130 Cameron Street, Whangarei 10AM-6PM.
Join us for the Quarry Arts annual Manawa Matariki Community Woodfiring!Under the Matariki stars the community comes together and fires our biggest wood-fired kiln. Open to clay artists of all […]
Celebrate Kotahitanga through a powerful collection of local and MÄori artworks. Add your thread this Puanga Matariki and be part of a shared vision for unity, community, and connection. An […]
Navigating Slowly showcases eight works by Aotearoa artists created between 2017 - 2023, exploring themes of whenua, whakapapa, and our changing ecological world. Featured artists include Sione Faletau Jeremy Leatinu'u […]
Join us for two inspiring drop-in art workshops this Matariki. Step into a relaxed, welcoming space where you can explore your creativity, reflect on what's meaningful, and connect with others […]
Exhibition Opening - 'Across The Ditch' Come along to the opening of a unique trans-Tasman printmaking collaboration. The exhibition is featuring fifteen artists from Te Kowhai Print Trust and fifteen […]
Group exhibition and installation to celebrate Matariki Puanga. Live performance by the musical trio Gnomon, with the esteemed poet Piet Nieuwland on the preview evening. Exhibition dates 27th June - […]
Each month the LLAF Night Library CafƩ will pop-up in a new location, to offer late night cosy coffee vibes and creative hands on activities.
Join us for a special Open Day at the Wairau MÄori Art Gallery inside the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau MÄori Art Gallery from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Experience the exhibition […]
QUARRY ARTS FESTIVAL OF LIGHT | 15-18 JULY | 5PM-9.30PM An affordable and magical night out for the whole whÄnau! With interactive art, light shows, fire spinners, food trucks and […]