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.
Art is a part of who I am. I try to draw/paint every day. The land/trees and water play a significant part in my work. A vase of flowers. A person in the sun. My whakapapa is a necessity. I look at the past and how it informs the present/future and bring it into my work.
June 7, 2025
to June 28, 2025
For our June exhibition, we are excited to announce the return of Stephen Bradbourne, with fellow glass artists Lewis Batchelar […]
June 8, 2025
to
Observational Painting Workshop: Another workshop designed for everyone! Using oils or acrylics, we will paint directly from a still life […]
June 4, 2025
to June 29, 2025
The ‘Quiet Impressions’ exhibition brings together the creative talents of artists Vicky Peacock and Martin Letham, alongside ceramicists Gaye Morton and Shona […]