• About Us

     

Our History

Mairangi Arts Centre is housed in the old Mairangi War Memorial Hall built in 1953. It was built by local people from whatever they could acquire. Much of the material came from the wharves including the original Tawa floor which is still used today.

From 1972, it was used for many years as the headquarters for the East Coast Bays Football club.

Mairangi Arts Centre (MAC) was initiated after a group of East Coast Bays residents saw the need for an arts centre in their area. After more than ten years of fundraising, the centre was opened in May 1991. Following an extensive refurbishment it was transformed into a light and spacious environment which has been maintained ever since.

Circa 1991

 

(left) Founding Member of MAC, Pat Hewson and (right) First MAC Chair, Pam Dalton

Today MAC is one of Auckland’s oldest and largest community art centres employing over 25 tutors and servicing a diverse and growing membership from across the North Shore community.

Visit this link for further information and photos on our history.

 

OUR VALUES

Include and Respect all people

Be Responsible to stakeholders for improvement in the way we work, and for the sustainability of our organisation

Strive fo Excellence in the arts through creativity, critical thinking and skilled practice

Value, honour and embrace the principle of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

OUR MISSION

Engaging and empowering our diverse communities through the arts

 

OUR VISION

Nurture the continuous discovery of diverse and innovative art experiences

Last year, we were privileged to host two international Friendship concerts in conjunction with the World Choir Games. These amazing performances including this snippet from Germany’s choir, Sängerkreis Hildburghausen, left us spellbound. 
This year, we are excited to offer our gallery for hire to choir groups seeking an ideal acoustic environment. The vaulted ceilings within the space create a rich and resonant sound that will elevate your rehearsals and performances. Ready to make some beautiful music? Email us at info@mairangiarts.co.nz to get started 🎶
📢 Notice: Long Weekend Closure 📢

Mairangi Arts Centre will be closed this weekend & coming Monday for the long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9:30 AM.

We hope you enjoy a creative and relaxing weekend! 🎨✨
🌟 Meet Melissa Mead, Your Pottery Tutor! 🌟

Are you ready to embark on a creative journey? Join us at Mairangi Arts Centre, where the talented Melissa Mead has been inspiring pottery enthusiasts since 2020! With 17 years of experience, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and compassion to her classes.

✨ What can you expect? Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing foundations of pinch, coil and slab to create most any form.  Melissa is able to start complete beginners and assist intermediate potters to gain and strengthen their skills.  With 7 unique glazes that can be layered, allowing you to create over 40 stunning colors! She also teaches the use of slips and underglazes, enriching your pottery skills even further. Whether you want to master wheel throwing, explore handbuilding techniques, or delve into surface decoration and glazing, Melissa has you covered.

Her mission? To help support you in developing your creative skills  and discover your best self through the transformative power of clay. 🌈

We’re excited to share that our classes are sponsored by CCG Products such as paint on glazes from Amaco and Mayco, Mason stains and more, further enhancing your creative experience!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and foster your creativity. Sign up for a session with Melissa today and experience the joy of pottery!

Click this link in our bio to book!
This Autumn, Tāmaki Makaurau will be celebrating the vibrancy of its people with its multicultural festival,  World of Cultures. Mairangi Arts Centre is thrilled to be part of this festival by celebrating our diverse community with our exhibition & opening event, Culture & Beyond.

Three ways to participate:

#1 Submit your artworks
Do you have an artwork or two that shares something about your culture?  Or do you identify with more than one culture and your artwork and/or expression celebrates your distinctive background? To submit your artwork, please fill out the form below.

#2 Share an experience at our opening event
For our exhibition day opening, Saturday 22 March, we invite our community to share a cultural experience. This could be storytelling for youth, playing a game or a performance that provides a glimpse into your culture or diverse cultural background. If you are keen to participate, please get in touch with us at office@mairangiarts.co.nz
 
#3 Send us a flyer of what you do
Do you run a community organisation or local business that provides cultural services (workshops, activities, fashion) or cuisines (eateries, catering) in our area? Tell us a little about what you do and send us a digital A4 flyer promoting your service or products to office@mairangiarts.co.nz. Your submitted flyer will be part of a community display showcasing the cultural offerings within our community.

Please fill in the form below to enter!

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION:  https://forms.gle/KX2QdxgcgmLFtWHu9

Proudly supported by

CCG Logo Sponsorship
Ray White Sponsors
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