
Upcoming Exhibitions
See what exhibitions are planned and what is coming up. If you would like to book a group visit, we can offer a gallery floor talk for your group.
September - Gallery One and Two
Toward Predator Free 2050 group exhibition

An exhibition celebrating Aotearoa's remarkable biodiversity and the people who work to protect it.
23 September 2025
Opening Date
Closing Date
27 October 2025
September - Gallery Three
Light, Line and Belonging

A student drawing exhibition by Fang Art Studio
23 September 2025
Opening Date
Closing Date
27 October 2025
October - Foyer Gallery
The Auckland Watercolour Society Members Merit Award Exhibition

View a diverse range of watercolour techniques in a wide variety of genres in this annual Merit Awards
23 September 2025
Opening Date
Closing Date
27 October 2025
November - Downstairs Galleries
Rearranged - Reframing the Artful Flower

A curated four-week exhibition that explores the timeless symbolism of flowers across diverse cultural groups, through a wide range of artistic mediums.
29 October 2025
Opening Date
Closing Date
23 November 2025
November - Foyer Gallery
Group of Seven - Plein Air Painters

Drawing influence from the Canadian outdoor painters known as The Group of Seven, this collection of paintings from selected members of the Auckland Plein Air Group reflects the ethos of being inspired by nature. The exhibition features work using a variety of mediums such as Oil paint, Waterolour, Acrylic, Oil Pastel and Pen to present an exciting exposition of techniques possible when interpreting the landscape. Each artist brings a unique voice and vision with subjects from coastline to mountains across New Zealand and further afield.
29 October 2025
Opening Date
Closing Date
23 November 2025
December - All Galleries
The annual Cash and Carry under $500 Art Sale

View over 450 artworks all priced under $500. Great original art at affordable prices.
25 November 2025
Opening Date
Closing Date
31 January 2026
February 2026 - Gallery One
Voices of Hope - Behind the Smile

Behind the Smile spotlights 11 everyday people who have navigated arduous mental health challenges throughout their lives. This audiovisual exhibition showcases the diversity of the human experience, and explores the depth of what goes on behind the smile. It is a call to people's empathy, and a space for viewers to find hope and strength in the challenges people have overcome. Voices of Hope are immensely proud of this campaign and the conversations we had that need to be heard. To get the full immersive experience BYO device and headphones.
3 February 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date
1 March 2026
February 2026 - Gallery Two and Three
Estuary Arts Students and Tutor Showcase

An annual showcase to celebrate the creative success of our students who have attended art classes at EAC in 2025.
3 February 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date
1 March 2026
February 2026 - Gallery Four
The Hibiscus Coast Art Studio Trail Artists Group Exhibition.

Returning by popular demand is the annual Hibiscus Art Studio trail which runs over three days in Feb. A self-drive self-guided trip around the beautiful Hibiscus Coast to visit and view the range of creative spaces. Start with viewing the exhibition to get an overview of the participating artists and studios.
3 February 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date
1 March 2026
March 2026 - All Galleries
"Pressing Matters: Printmaking in Focus" Exhibition, Pop-up Print Lab
and Education Programme 2026

In an era where digital technologies often overshadow traditional methods, the timeless art of printmaking has struggled to retain its revered status. Our project, “Pressing Matters” seeks to illuminate the intricate craftsmanship and intrinsic value of original printmaking through an immersive educational experience.
3 March 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date
29 March 2026
April 2026 - Gallery One
The annual Hibiscus Coast Painters Group Exhibition

A group of local and talented painters meet every Monday at Stanmore Bay Hall to paint together, collaborate, share ideas and socialise. This exhibition is a culmination of their work and a celebration of their year's creativity.
31 March 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date
26 April 2026
April 2026 - Gallery Three
Jane Tian - Estuary Arts Members Merit Award winning exhibition

With a Masters degree in business, Jane loves being a part-time tutor with Estuary Arts Centre, passing on her knowledge, insights and experiences as well as meeting other artists. “My work has been exhibited at galleries in Wellington and Auckland, and I am VERY proud of recently winning the Premier Award at the Annual Members Merit Awards 2025 at the Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa. This was definitely a career highlight for me.”
31 March 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date
26 April 2026
King's Birthday Weekend 2026 - All Galleries
Harbour Hospice Art Fundraiser

Now celebrating their 25th year of holding this annual art fundraiser for the significant work that Harbour Hospice does for our community.
28 May 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date
1 June 2026
June 2026 - Gallery One
The 11th Hibiscus and Bays Art Award winners show

View a selection of the winners new work. Featured winning artists include Sue Hill, Jocelyn Friss, Chris Wadsworth, Sandy Gaskill and Cheong Hong.
3 June 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date
28 June 2026
July 2026 - Gallery Two and Three
Matariki Group Exhibition

This exhibition celebrates the rising of the Matariki star cluster, a time to reflect, remember, and celebrate with whānau and friends.
30 June 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date
26 July 2026
July 2026 - Gallery Four
Hibiscus Coast Printmakers Group Exhibition

An annual group exhibition by the members of the Hibiscus Coast Printmakers. Meeting every Friday at Estuary Arts Centre, the group comes together to share ideas, collaborate, and create. This exhibition showcases a diverse range of traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques from its talented members.
30 June 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date
26 July 2026
August 2026 - All Galleries
The Estuary Arts Annual Members Merit Awards 2026

Always a highlight on the calendar our Members Merit Award is a brilliant celebration of the talented EAC members.
29 July 2026
Opening Date
Closing Date
30 August 2026