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 was born and raised in a traditional Japanese house, so one of my dreams is to introduce Japanese art to people around the world and move them. I believe that it is the artist's mission to depict the imaginary world that I saw when I was a child.
May 18, 2024
This two hour pottery workshop is a great way to give working with clay a go. We will be creating […]
April, 2024
to May 22, 2024
Artists under 20 years of age are welcome to showcase at our annual Selwyn Art Show. Entries open April. All […]
April, 2024
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22nd ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF SELWYN ARTS AND CRAFT Opening: Friday 7th June 7.00pm – 8.30pm Exhibition: Saturday 8th June 10am […]