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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Featured Artist

Gwyn Hughes - Gwyn.co

About

I’m of Welsh descent. I’ve been fortunate to pursue a creative career and am committed to the continuous improvement of my art. I love photography and music and enjoy a red wine. I’m heavily influenced by nature's beauty, and people’s character and spirit which reflects through storytelling in my artwork.

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Upcoming events

Sculpture Festival 2024

October 5
to October 20, 2024

The annual Sculpture Festival features work by some of the country’s best artists, on show and on sale. Over 250 […]

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Peninsula To Plains

September 27
to October 24, 2024

Five Banks Peninsula Artists share their work on the Canterbury Plains. Peninsula to Plains includes 2 ceramic artists and 3 […]

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A Little Bit Kiwi | Down By The Liffey Gallery

October 2, 2024
to October 27, 2024 7:47 am

Exhibition ‘A little bit Kiwi’ features talented artists Ele Stevenson, Michael Holland and Debbie Garland. Ele incorporates natural materials such as […]

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