Estuary Arts Centre
214B Hibiscus Coast Highway
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Would you like to exhibit?
Expressions of interest are now being considered for our 2023 exhibition calendar. 
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Expression of Interest to Exhibit

EAC Student and Tutor show

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Registration form
Gallery One, Two and Three
04 to 30 April 2023
​Opening Friday 07 April from 5.30pm 


The annual Student and Tutor show features past and present students and tutors work over the past year and a half. Come down and celebrate our students successes in this wonderful inclusive exhibition. 
​Registrations are now open.


Exhibiting tutors include:
Elizabeth Walker - Ceramics
Di Toi - Ceramics
Sandra Mather - Ceramics
Kim Boyd - Ceramics
Amanda Morton - Ceramics and Life Drawing
Vicki Watson - Sculpture
Michael Irwin - Sculpture
Sonya Young - Journaling and Mosaics
Valerie Cuthbert - Printmaking
Naya Nicolins - Life Drawing and Printmaking
​Erinna Law - Printing and Eco-printing
Talia Russell - Screen printing
Carolyn Annand - Mixed Media
Lee Stephens - Painting
​Pauline Smith - Painting
Kate Jones - Painting
Iona Breinhost - Painting 
Leanne Wade - Harakeke / Weaving
Bernadette Ross - Harakeke / Weaving
Maureen Roake - Outdoor painting/Drawing
​Joanne Saunderson - Embroidery and Stitching
Inn Fenev - Alcohol Inks
​Dil Shroff - Acrylic Pouring
​Julie and Michael Freeman - Pastels

Matariki 2023 Group Exhibition

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Gallery Four (Education Wing Foyer)
04 to 30 July 2023
​Opening Friday 07 April from 5.30pm 


A group exhibition celebrating the rise of the Pleiades star cluster as it reappears in our Winter night sky to celebrate Māori New Year.

Registrations are now open. Click on the registration below or pop into the centre and collect one from reception.

Take part in one of our full day workshops learning harakeke weaving with Bernadette Ross on Sat 15 July or Sun 16 July. Workshops will run from 10am to 2pm and will include all materials.
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Booking essential

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Matariki Registration

EAC Annual Members Merit Awards

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All Galleries
31 July to 03 September 2023
​Opening and Award Function Friday 07 August from 6pm 


The annual Estuary Arts Members Merit Awards attracts a wide range of artists and abilities. It is a joyous exhibition which celebrates our collective creativity. The theme for 2023 is "Gratitude".

Registrations are now open. Download your registration below or come into reception and pick up a form
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Members merit registration

EAC Member's Gallery

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This Gallery is located upstairs in Gallery Five
It is open to all current paid-up EACT members.
Artwork will be on display for 4 to 6 weeks and replaced on a rotational basis

No charge to display your work, only pay 25% commission on sales.
Registration for EAC Member's Gallery
MEMBERSHIP runs from  1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023
Your membership fee supports the EACT in keeping the doors open to provide a community based arts facility.
Members receive monthly newsletters, discounts to art classes, artist talks and demonstrations.   Estuary Art Centre members are invited to participate in the Annual Members' Merit Exhibition - our next Members exhibition will be held in August / September 2022
  • Single Membership                                     $40.00
  • Family   (One Household)                            $55.00
  • Beneficiary / Community card holder            $25.00
  • Gold Card holder                                        $30.00
  • Student (Tertiary/Uni)                                 $30.00​

Membership discounts and benefits
  • Discounted rates on Estuary Arts classes, workshops, artist talks and events
  • Discounted exhibition fees and gallery hire rates
  • Exclusive entry into the annual Members' Merit Award Exhibition
  • Display your work in the Members Gallery
  • Invitation to take part in EACT member-only exhibitions
  • General monthly newsletters and member-only newsletters
  • Becoming a stockist in our gift shop
  • Voting rights at the Estuary Arts Trust Annual General Meeting and Special Meetings
  • Discounts at supporting retail art and framing supply outlets

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