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.
Studying arts and design in Paris shaped my foundation, but the South Island reignited my passion. Its pure light, vivid colours, and striking landscapes are impossible to ignore. The beauty of this land demanded to be painted—its presence so powerful that capturing it on canvas became a true love story.
April 30, 2025
Do you think you can’t draw? I believe anyone can. My course will show you the fundamentals of drawing, from […]
April 9, 2025
to May 4, 2025
Birds & Botanicals features artists David Reese Kean and Eszter Luca. David crafts native birds and botanicals out of copper […]
May 24
to May 25, 2025
The annual cash and carry art show at The Russley Village will feature the work of over 45 Arts Canterbury […]