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11 Dec 2025  to 22 Feb 2026
Exhibition

Christopher Ulutupu: West

West is inspired by the spiritual essence of the whenua (land) and marks a shift from Ulutupu’s earlier, more theatrical style toward quieter, contemplative moments.

Venue:  Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Region:  Manawatū / Whanganui  / 
11 Dec 2025  to 18 Dec 2025
Theatre

The Civic Tours

Step inside a world of theatrical and architectural wonder and discover the secrets of The Civic!

Venue:  The Civic
Region:  Auckland  / 
12 Dec 2025  to 20 Dec 2025
Art Cultural Exhibition

New Collectors

New Collectors brings together seven artists whose practices highlight the breadth and vitality of contemporary art today. All works are priced under $2,000, inviting both new and seasoned audiences to engage directly with original, collectible art.

Venue:  Bergman Gallery | Auckland
Region:  Auckland  /  National  /  Online  / 
12 Dec 2025  to 01 Feb 2026
Exhibition

Grant Finch - Summer

Summer is a new exhibition of recent figurative works from well-known Waiheke artist Grant Finch.  Finch creates vivid impasto-textured beachscapes with confident palette-knife strokes.

Venue:  Waiheke Community Art Gallery
Region:  Auckland  / 
12 Dec 2025  to 01 Feb 2026
Exhibition

Stanley Palmer - Near & Far

Gentle yet determined, Stanley Palmer makes colourful long exposures of oceans and skies, brush, beach, valleys, pastures, rock formations and off-shore islands. Constructing a personal vision of specific locations marked and shaped by memory, history and loss, Palmer’s oeuvre graciously encompasses New Zealand.

Venue:  Waiheke Community Art Gallery
Region:  Auckland  / 
12 Dec 2025  to 01 Feb 2026
Art Exhibition

Jostle - Waiheke Small Things

Jostle - Waiheke Small Things is an open exhibition inviting artists who live on, or have a connection to the island to get creative for our vibrant summer show.

Venue:  Waiheke Community Art Gallery
Region:  Auckland  / 
13 Dec 2025  to 14 Dec 2025
Art Craft Cultural Workshops

Harekeke (NZ Flax) Weaving Workshop - Beginner Journey (Presented by NZTE)

From plant to product, in this workshop you will learn the skills of weaving with Harakeke (NZ Flax).

Venue:  Inangahua Hall (near Murchison)
Region:  Nelson / Tasman  / 
13 Dec 2025  to 14 Dec 2025
Art Craft Workshops

Recycle & Create Workshop - Creative Textiles (Presented by NZTE)

Discover being resourceful by learning to manage repurposed and recycled materials to create unique and interesting small sculptures, contemporary jewellery, or artworks for your interior.

Venue:  Artist's Studio in Richmond, Nelson
Region:  Nelson / Tasman  / 
14 Dec 2025  to 14 Dec 2025
Art Craft Exhibition Workshops

Annual Ceramics Makers Market & Tutors Show

Our famous Makers Market, alongside The Clay Centre Tutors' Pop-Up Show, is happening in our pottery studio on Sunday 14th December 2025. Come join us!

Venue:  The Clay Centre
Region:  Auckland  / 
14 Dec 2025  to 14 Dec 2025
Exhibition

ARTIST TALK: Richard Wotton

Photographer Richard Wotton in conversation

Venue:  Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Region:  Manawatū / Whanganui  / 
14 Dec 2025  to 14 Dec 2025
Art Exhibition

ARTIST TALK: Isiaha Barlow

Isiaha Barlow in conversation in his exhibition space

Venue:  Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Region:  Manawatū / Whanganui  / 
15 Dec 2025  to 15 Dec 2025
Art Craft Public Program

Drop-in Holiday Workshop: Christmas and Summer Stars

Drop in and visit the classroom for a fun and busy star making session. We will create beautiful big Christmas and Summer Stars.

Venue:  Te Whare o Reha Sarjeant Gallery
Region:  Manawatū / Whanganui  /