Arts Canterbury - Artists supporting artists

Welcome to Arts Canterbury

Providing a sense of community & support for local artists

Artists supporting 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.

Our purpose

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.

Read More

Our Membership


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.

Community

Exhibitions

Education

Resources

Support

Become a Member

Featured Artist

Kellie Spence

About

I have 3 jobs (which does not include painting) all to basically fund my art, but it doesn’t leave me a lot of time to actually paint. I’d love to one day paint full-time but until then, I gotta hustle!

Read More

Upcoming events

CALL TO YOUTH ARTISTS: Youth exhibit at Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club

July 25, 2025

We are pleased to announce we are now taking submissions for young artists to exhibit works at the 2025 Arts […]

Read More

Narrative | Form Gallery

July 5, 2025
to July 26, 2025

The three artists in our July exhibition excel at still life ceramics, capturing the stories and beauty of what we […]

Read More

Conversations with Light | Art on the Quay

July 3, 2025
to July 30, 2025

Read More