E ngÄ mana o te ao toi o ngÄ hau e whÄ, tÄnÄ koutou katoa! TheĀ WairauĀ MÄori Art Gallery whÄnauĀ warmly invite you to join us in celebrating our upcoming exhibition 'Toka TÅ«', featuring nine senior MÄori artists. Opening Night Toka TÅ« Friday, 6 December 6:00 pm Sandy Adsett Gabrielle Belz June Grant Alex Nathan James Ormsby […]
Join us for the First Festival of Indonesian Culture in Northland! Experience a vibrant Indonesian cultural performance, taste authentic Indonesian cuisine, and enjoy a fun-filled day for all ages! Date: Saturday, 8 February 2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: Hihiaua Cultural CentreThis event is FREE ENTRY ā bring your whanau and friends for […]
InĀ Broken World, Alex Chalmers (b. 1991, WhangÄrei) offers a nuanced meditation on the impermanence of power, using found objects to explore cycles of dominance and decline. The phrase ācaput mundiā (meaning āhead of the worldā) serves as a conceptual anchor for the work, drawn directly from the branding displayed on construction hoardings across Rome, the […]
Te Kupenga by Ngahuia Harrison Whangarei Art Museum on now until 5 October 2025 This exhibition marks the first public presentation of Harrisonās broader research project titled NgÄ PÅito i te Kupenga o Toi te Huatahi ā The Netfloats in the Net of Toi te Huatahi. At its centre is the kupenga, or netāa metaphor […]
Reyburn House Gallery Presents the Multicultural Art Exhibition for 2025. Showing artworks reflecting cultural heritages and influences of NZ artists.ā 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 yearās Manawa Matariki Community Woodfiring. Each piece was fired in the QAC Manawa kilnĀ beneath the Matariki night sky, revealing surfaces and textures shaped by flame, ash, and […]
Join us on Friday, 8th August. E ngÄ mana o te ao toi o ngÄ hau e whÄ, tÄnÄ koutou katoa! The Wairau MÄori Art Gallery whÄnau warmly invite you to join us in celebrating our upcoming exhibition. Opening Night 'Pae o te Rangi' Friday, 8 August 6:00 PM Featuring Toi Te Rito Maihi Colleen […]
We are delighted to announce the next exhibition at Hangar Gallery, KÅrero Mai, a group whakaaro on belonging through a collective lens. Exhibiting artists are: Heather Bell Megan Corbett Linette van Greunen Virgina Guy Ros May Alex Moyse Jolene Pascoe Angela Rowe Leigh Tawharu Please join for refreshments 5:30-8pm Friday 15th August.
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 as the star. All accepted entries are on display in a 4-week exhibition at Reyburn House Gallery. Twelve artworks will be selected by the judging […]
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 exhibit from our 16 resident Studio Artists at the Quarry Resident artists Open Studios Tasty kai on site Clay Day - free drop in session; […]
Quarry Arts Open Studio Day...Needs some Funk 'n' Coffee. We got youĀ Ft. Corban Dallas on the decks at the Chefs BenchĀ Come! Eat a toastie, have a boogie Grab a mean locally roasted Turning Point Coffee and support a massive range of local talent at The Quarry Arts Centre 23rd Aug 10-2. The studio […]
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 in reverse to create unique textures and effects. His work mixes metaphor and meaning with a sense of fun, so itās thoughtful without being too […]
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 September. Opening Night - 5th September 5pm-7pm www.graemeleemain.com
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 Park" a world-class curated art event featuring over 150 leading artists and 300+ original artworks. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the […]
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 opening preview night at Hangar Gallery 5:30-8pm Friday 26th September 2025 Full exhibition dates 26/09/25 - 24/10/25 Facebook Event Page Hangar Gallery Website Event Page […]
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 addition of our Phoenix Soda Kilnāand have helped nurture the vibrant artistic community weāre proud to be part of. For 2025, weāre inviting a wide […]
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 of pioneering in both human and natural worlds. Through sculpture, installation, and photography, the exhibition draws connections between human expansion and the quiet persistence of […]
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 Harbour. Featuring site-specific artworks by many well-known local and international artists (Anish Kapoor, Richard Serra, Andy Goldsworthy, and Ralph Hotere, to name just a few), […]
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 traversed a mountain of learning andĀ approachĀ to creating out of clay through the Diploma in Ceramics.āÆĀ Within the exhibition there are selected works by Kylie Mitchel, […]
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 Exhibition: 15th November - 20th December 2025 Hangar Gallery 14 Cross St, Regent, Whangarei, 09-438 1260, www.hangarart.nz Stay tuned to more ofĀ Beagles favourite local […]
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, www.hangarart.nz Stay tuned to more ofĀ Beagles favourite local events here
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 Centre hours. Facebook Event View the workshops available hereĀ https://quarryarts.org/collections/carved-up Dave Taylor -Ā Introduction to Hardstone Carving workshop - Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th November 2025 10am-4pmĀ (sold […]
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 ā 3pm For more information: teihurecruitment@twoa.ac.nz Stay tuned to more ofĀ Beagles favourite local events here
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 Otago Polytechnic Ceramics Diploma Students Exhibition https://quarryarts.org/blogs/exhibitions/viva-la-revolution Ceramics Artists on site: Studio 11 - Rosy & Rich https://www.rosyandrich.nz/ Ceramics NZ National Open Studios is an […]
'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 Exhibition runs: December 6 ā March 29 Wairau MÄori Art Gallery 2 Quayside, Town Basin (Free) artist talk: Saturday 6 December, 11:30am Nikau Hindin (NgÄpuhi, […]
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 deliver an Artist Talk. All are warmly invited to attend. Saturday 6 December, 11:30am Exhibition Opening night: Friday 5 December 2025, 6pm Exhibition runs: December […]
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 WhangÄrei, WhangÄrei @ Work draws inspiration from the iconic documentary style of Walker Evans. Artists Liam Martyn Astbury and Victoria Little capture everyday labour with […]
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 Stanley Austin. Grounded in philosophy and shaped from the earth, these works explore urgent social and environmental themes through raw texture, bold form, and thoughtful […]
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 Pride Exhibition - shOUT! From whispers of self-expression to voices loud and proud. Creatives from the rainbow community can register to be part of this […]
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 - 4.30pm A Quick History of the Quarry Ceramics Awards Ceramics awards have been part of Northlandās art scene for over 20 years. For the […]
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 persists amid the distractions of daily life, particularly the invisible labour and mental load often carried by women. Each piece acts as a touchstone: evidence […]
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 activities at the Quarry- Open studios at the Quarry Arts Centre- Amberās Kitchen CafĆ© ā Funk n Coffee music (10:30am ā 1:30pm) Free event - […]
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.
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 inspired collection of local and MÄori artworks focused on the theme of Kotahitanga. We come from different whakapapa, different journeys, and different ways of knowing […]
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 from Australiaās Black Gully Printmakers exchanged and developed each otherās prints, creating works shaped by experimentation, dialogue, and shared creativity. Each artwork is the result […]
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 - 31st July Hangar Art and Framing 14 Cross St, Whangarei, New Zealand 0112
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 TÄtai Tuarangi:Ā Star Seeds, Sound Waves and Ceremonies, then bring the whÄnau along to the Activity Centre for free, family-friendly art games and creative activities […]
Step into The Garden ā a ceramic exhibition by Madison Carroll exploring the hidden patterns of life, from the microscopic to the cosmic. Inspired by organic forms and imagined worlds, Carrollās intricate hand-built works celebrate the beauty and fragility of nature. Exhibition Opening - Friday 24th July, 5pm - 7pm | Yvonne Rust Gallery, Quarry […]
Opening: Fri 14 Aug | 5pmā7pm A collection of artists, craftspeople and creative practices from the Quarry Arts Centre studios. From uku, wood and stone carving, painting and printmaking, to jewellery, mixed media and the written word ā this exhibition brings together the diverse work of our studio artists. Featuring: Amber Wallace, M Francis McCarthy, […]