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.
I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t either crafting or creating art - it is not an obsession as such, but an impulse, an instinct to create. I work part time as a teacher (mainly teaching art) and have 3 teens still at home so paint whenever I can. I am loving the artistic journey I am on currently, capturing quiet little moments of beauty in the everyday.
May 24
to May 25, 2025
Held on the 24th and 25th May, the 2025 annual event at The Russley Village will feature the work of […]
May 3, 2025
to May 31, 2025
An exhibition of new contemporary jewellery by: Kate Alterio (pictured) Ryan Dewsbury Lynn Kelly Yvonne Hall Jeremy Leeming Elfi Spiewack […]
May 7, 2025
to June 1, 2025
‘Rhythms of Nature’ features talented artists Viv Wotton, Hilary Browning and Zoe Wiseman. Viv’s landscapes reflect a discovery into connection, […]