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.

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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

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Education

Resources

Support

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Featured Artist

Mel Eaton

About

Mel Eaton is a multidisciplinary artist based in Rangiora whose work plays with perception, value, and nostalgia, turning the familiar into the unexpected. Influenced by Pop Art, Hyperrealism, and Conceptual Art, she blends meticulous detail with whimsical ideas that invite you to look twice.

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Upcoming events

Stride by Stride 2026 | Eastside Gallery

April 28, 2026
to May 23, 2026

Eastside Gallery warmly invites you to the opening of: “Stride by Stride 2026” Opening event: 5.30-7pm Tuesday 28 April Exhibition […]

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Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Russley Village

May, 23 10:00am
to May 24, 2026 4:00 pm

Christchurch art enthusiasts are invited to experience a vibrant showcase of local creativity at the 2026 Arts Canterbury Art Show […]

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A Place to Land | Form Gallery

May 2, 2026
to May 25, 2026

Opening Event: 2-5pm Saturday 2nd May, 468 Colombo St Two unique sculpture artists join us in May for an exhibition […]

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