Seedlings brings together eighteen artists who have each contributed to the ongoing journey of Twentysix Gallery. Taking its title from the season of spring, this group show reflects the quiet energy of growth — each artist sharing a single work that speaks to where they are now and the evolving life of the gallery community.

The show spans painting, photography, textiles, ceramics and sculpture, reflecting the range of practices nurtured here over the years. What unites these works is not a shared theme but a shared spirit of generosity, friendship, and dialogue. Together they speak to the quiet ways ideas take root, shift, and flourish — nurtured by artists who have been with us since the gallery’s beginnings as well as those newly joining the fold.

Featuring Aida Smith, Chloe Mason, Chora Carleton, David Brown, Emma Hercus, Gina Kiel, Jess Swney, Lewis Cosgrave, Lindsey Horne, Nan Mulder, Pam Brabants, Petra Scheuber, Russell Kleyn, Simon Mark, Suzanne Lustig, Thomas Strawbridge, Will Bennett, Yoan Jolly.

We’re celebrating the opening on Friday, 24th October at 6pm with a community BBQ and live music from the Rongotai College Big Band. BYO drinks and something to throw on the grill. Kindly sponsored by Culley’s and Behemoth Brewing.

The exhibition runs from 25 October – 15 November 2025 at Twentysix Gallery.