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.
July 2, 2026
to July 26, 2026
Exhibition ‘Colourform’ features Painter Cyril Hector and Potter Della Goodinson, as they come together to celebrate the joy and emotion of colour […]
July 4, 2026
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Opening Event: 2-5pm Saturday 4th July, 468 Colombo St To keep things warm this winter, Form is bringing hot glass and […]
July 31, 2026
We are pleased to announce we are now taking submissions for young artists to exhibit works at the 2026 Arts […]
Inspired by the beauty of glass art, Nye McLellan creates striking sculptures that combine steel and stained glass in unexpected ways. Through experimentation, curiosity and a willingness to try something new, Nye has developed a unique artistic practice where the strength of steel meets the colour and light of stained glass. The result is a collection of distinctive sculptures that celebrate the beauty of contrasting materials.