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.
Georgette Thompson is a realist wildlife painter based in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. She describes her works as realist with a surreal twist. Georgette dreams up what mischief our native birds might get up to when us humans aren’t watching. Her meticulously painted, playful depictions of native birds are bursting with Kiwi pride!
August 30, 2024
to September 26, 2024
Mark your calendars for ‘Vibrant Essence,’ an exceptional art showcase presented by Tara King. Opening over a month-long celebration, this […]
September 7, 2024
to September 28, 2024
Katie Gold & Owen Bartlett return for an exhibition in September to brighten up our gallery for Spring: Katie is displaying […]
September 4, 2024
to September 29, 2024
Introducing our NZ/Japanese mixed culture themed exhibition. 3 artists are Japanese born, married to kiwis and have mixed ethnicity children. […]