26 - 28 JUNE 2026
26 - 28 JUNE 2026
Kylie’s work is shaped by a connection to nature, mood and the experience of being outdoors. Subtle shifts in colour, changing light and layered textures reflect not just the landscape, but the feeling of a place and her state of mind within it. Her process is intuitive, allowing the brush to lead in the early Read more…
Jo has spent her adult life immersed in various creative sectors. A qualified interior designer, she previously owned her own business in Auckland before relocating to Kinloch in 2010. It was during this transition that her passion for painting truly took shape, driven by a deep love for exploring colour and design. Over the years, Read more…
Jani’s drawings begin with the smallest spark of an idea before gradually evolving into something unexpected. Without a predetermined outcome, each work develops organically through a continual process of layering, removing and reworking. Using coloured pens, pencils and at times ink, she builds dense textured surfaces rich in colour, intensity and tactile quality. Her work Read more…
Lee began her creative career in publishing with A H and A W Reed Publishers, where she worked alongside a number of highly regarded writers and artists. The journey from handwritten manuscripts to finished books sparked a lasting fascination, and she was occasionally invited to contribute illustrations. She went on to deepen her practice through Read more…
Verity is an artist based on the east coast of the North island. With a bachelor in Visual Arts and Design, Verity’s work has been part of both solo and group art exhibitions across New Zealand. Her vibrant style celebrates nature in all its forms, from native New Zealand flora and fauna to tropical blooms, Read more…
Bright bold colours have been a signature of much of Gina’s work over her 30-year career as an artist. Her style is gestural and loose. She draws on a variety of subject matters including landscapes and floral work. Gina paints with acrylics and lately has been working with mixed media and resin. Gina is influenced Read more…
Lucie is a Napier-based contemporary artist known for her refined, vibrant works created with alcohol inks. Originally from Belgium, she was immersed in creativity from an early age and later studied photography before discovering alcohol ink as her primary medium. Her art is a balance between colour, motion, and light, both intuitive and deliberate. Working Read more…
Megan’s practice has developed through international recognition, with works exhibited and collected across borders, establishing a visual language that speaks beyond place while remaining grounded in lived experience. Working internationally has shaped her understanding of how memory, landscape and emotion translate across different audiences, allowing the work to hold both personal and universal meaning at Read more…
Kirsty is an abstract artist based in Auckland. She creates dynamic adventures in colour often with a mischievous twist, using freeform brushstrokes to convey a sense of escapade, of romping across the canvas with joyful abandon. Her popular titles are also a key feature of her work. Seemingly upbeat they are open to interpretation adding a Read more…
John Staniford currently lives in Napier and has a studio open to visitors. He is a full-time artist with more than 60 years’ experience. Born in the UK in 1947 he came to New Zealand in 1961. John established a screen-printing business in Auckland before becoming a full-time artist. His ‘hard edged’ style is recognisable, Read more…
Clayton is a Napier-based artist who has lived in the region for most of his life. Deeply connected to his surroundings, he draws inspiration from the warm climate, vibrant music scene and the area’s rich culture, including its art, wine and iconic Art Deco heritage. His aim is to share his work with a wide Read more…
John Goodhind lives in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay and is an artist who works in a variety of media, but his main interest is in watercolour. John studied art at the Kent Institute of Art and Design at Canterbury (UK) and studied Design in Staffordshire. Since moving to New Zealand in 2006, he has exhibited locally Read more…
Harriet is a realist painter with a focus on the human figure, nature, everyday items, and classical portraiture. She uses vibrant colour to express her personal view of the world. Her work is influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites, particularly Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, known for their rich colour, intricate detail, and dramatic, romantic compositions. Read more…
Catherine Jurgens is a Hawke’s Bay artist specialising in joyful florals. Combining a lifelong passion for art with a professional history in teaching and television, Catherine uses layers of colour and curated touches of mixed media to create pieces that radiate happiness. Her work is in national art shows and galleries throughout NZ. You’re welcome Read more…
Lynette has always wanted to be an artist. As a child, she loved making things and getting her first tin of watercolour paint was a highlight. She still enjoys visiting art shops and opening new tins of paint. Life took over, but creativity remained a journey of self-discovery for her. During hard times, art preserved Read more…
Deb Fuller has been a working artist since 2000 and is based in the rural community of Little River on Banks Peninsula. Her distinctive style brings together mixed media painting and her own photographic imagery, creating a layered and considered blend of visual forms. Her work explores themes of nostalgia and recollection, often set within Read more…
Based in Gisborne, Tairāwhiti, Holly brings a bold and refreshing voice to contemporary art through her distinctive artworks. Blurring the boundaries between painting & drawing, her process investigates surface, edge, contour, and colour using a diverse range of marks and materials to create pieces that are both visually striking, unique and thought provoking.
Barbara is an artist with a career spanning nearly thirty years, during which she has explored a wide range of media and styles. She began as a printmaker before expanding into oil pastels and painting. Her work moves fluidly between joyful illustration, icon-driven abstraction and stylised landscapes, all underpinned by a strong focus on design Read more…
