Welcome to Arts Canterbury
Providing a sense of community & support for local artists
Our mission - To foster appreciation of the visual arts in Canterbury and to provide support to artists who create art.
Arts Canterbury is committed to supporting the artists, art galleries and other art related businesses throughout Canterbury, New Zealand. As an incorporated charitable organisation, Arts Canterbury is governed by an elected executive committee, whose aim is to continue to provide a range of opportunities for all members.
The declared purpose of Arts Canterbury is to:
• Provide public opportunities for people in Canterbury to develop and appreciate a wide range of art media.
• Support artists in Canterbury to display and exhibit their art.
• Support the artistic communities, galleries and cultural environments in which art and artists can thrive and develop.
• Provide learning opportunities for artists and the public.
• Promote and support visual art and artists across Canterbury.
Arts Canterbury members often talk about the sense of community and support that they have gained by becoming a member. The opportunities they receive as a member of Arts Canterbury include a variety of exhibitions throughout each calendar year, educational seminars and workshops, a members only facebook group and regular social meetups for members to interact with each other. The opportunity to have their art shared on the Arts Canterbury website and across the different social media platforms is also beneficial, especially for those who may be just starting out on their art journey.
Born on a Friday 13th, fueled by a bizarre imagination and many a hallucination filled day and night, life as a weirdo artist seemed inevitable. Creating has kept me sane, or as close as I’ll ever get. Outside of art, I have far too many horses and a dog that people like more than me.
March 21, 2024
to May 1, 2024
Presenting ‘Metallica,’ the colourful new exhibition by Nemesh Art. Vjekoslav Nemesh is an artist specialized in oil painting, mixed media, […]
Eastside Gallery is pleased to invite artists to contribute to the following exhibitions: Stride by Stride 2024. This is an […]
April 13, 2024
to May 5, 2024
Landscape Painting at Halswell Quarry 13 April 10am – 2pm Kennedys Bush Road, Kennedys Bush, Christchurch 8025 Come out for a […]