• Management Staff & Board Members

Board of Trustees

The Mairangi Arts Centre is a Charitable Trust which employs a small team dedicated to the day-to-day running of the Centre. MAC’s overarching governance is administered by a Trust Board. Board members serve on a three-year, voluntary basis and are responsible for achieving the centre’s long term vision and strategic objectives, and for ensuring that we continue to serve the needs of the local community

Trustees’ Profiles

Chris Cooper, Chairperson
Chris has been a Mairangi Bay resident for the past 22 years. He retired from a career in commerce and industry, as Head of Finance for the NZ operation of a multinational business. Retirement has allowed Chris to rekindle his interest in painting as he attends weekly classes at MAC. Chris states that he has a certain amount of spare time in retirement and see that as an opportunity to give something back to the Mairangi Bay Community.

Shane Oerder, Deputy Chair
Shane is a communications and infrastructure specialist with over 30 years of industry experience building enterprise grade cloud solutions and is currently on the board of the New Zealand Employees credit union. Shane is married with three children and his personal interests include stone and bone carving, watercolour and acrylic painting, cycling, snow skiing, hiking and kayaking.

Emme Stols, Treasurer
Emme relocated to the beautiful Bays almost 4 years ago, and settled in Mairangi Bay in 2021. She has been in the art supply industry for over 30 years and she has a passion for sculpture, pottery, and mosaic. Emme holds a Business Management Degree and intends to pursue further studies this year. The Mairangi Arts Garden and its continual evolution is a project that is of particular interest to Emme. She is looking forward to contributing to the growth and community inclusion at the Mairangi Arts Centre.

Karen Gardiner
Karen Gardiner is a local resident, teacher and trustee of The Chartwell Trust, a privately managed charitable trust whose mission is to support and articulate the value and impact of the visual arts. She hopes to enable a deeper engagement by the community in the processes of thinking, seeing, doing and being through art and creative visual thinking for all.

Paola King Borrero
Paola grew up on the North Shore but has lived overseas in North America and Europe for over two decades. Paola holds two degrees in Art History and Painting and currently holds positions at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki and the Naval Musuem. As a practising artist, Paola has held numerous exhibitions in Aotearoa and internationally. Recently she has decided to pursue Post-Graduate studies in Musuem and Heritage Studies. Her interests like in all forms of creative expression.

Wenmiao Bian
Wenmiao is a resident of Torbay and was a corporate lawyer of multinational companies in Beijing, China before her family moved to New Zealand in 2015. Since coming to New Zealand, Wenmiao has continued her service in the legal and education fields and has been deeply involved in the local community as a volunteer. She is one of the founders and the project manager of the Families Growth and Thrive Charitable Trust, a non-profit organization based in North Shore providing cultural and educational support to new migrant families. Wenmiao is dedicated to promoting opportunities for new immigrants to learn about, engage with and participate in local New Zealand arts and culture.

Dr Val O’Reilly

Dr Val O’Reilly (Kāi Tahu) is from Te Wai Pounamu/the South Island and has lived on the North Shore for over 30 years. Val believes creative practice is an important expression of, and outlet for, individual and community identity. Although her first love is painting, Val has studied raranga (traditional Māori weaving), toi ataata (Māori visual arts), and recently started a journey in ceramics with the Mairangi Arts Centre. In her mahi with colleagues at The Career Development Company, Val works with individuals and organisations across New Zealand to support their career journeys.

Management Staff

CLINT TANIGUCHI
General Manager

MAC Clint Taniguchi

09 478 2237
manager@mairangiarts.co.nz

CHRISTINE CURREY
Administrator

MAC Christine Currey profile

09 478 2237
christine@mairangiarts.co.nz

CAITLIN PALMER
Customer Service Coordinator

09 478 2237
office@mairangiarts.co.nz

KAREN ISHIDA
Weekend Gallery Minder

09 478 2237
info@mairangiarts.co.nz

🦸‍♂️ Kids Comic Classes with Liam Addison! ✏️

Get ready for an action-packed term of creativity and storytelling! In our Kids Comic Classes, tutor Liam Addison guides young artists through the exciting world of comic-making.

Each term, Liam brings everyone’s imagination together by creating a collaborative class comic—featuring all the students’ amazing artwork!

🎨 Fun, engaging, and perfect for young creatives!
📍 Mairangi Arts Centre | Enrol now link in our Bio!
"Life drawing is the essence of art. The considered representation of the human form – and with it, everything it means to be human.” - Steve Bolton

Good drawings tell good stories - about people. About their moods, movements, emotions and feelings. This Speedpaint video is our new MAC tutor Steven Bolton in Action.

In Steve Bolton’s life drawing class, you’ll be drawing people in all their wonderful complexity. Capturing their essence in a series of long and short poses, learning about light, shadow, depth of field and perspective, and putting it all together in ways that bring your drawings to life.

Steve Bolton is an internationally published cartoonist, artist and author from the North Shore. He works in a wide variety of styles and media but always comes back to drawing as the foundation of all good work. Working professionally as a cartoonist for many years and drawing thousands of people, Steve has had the time to develop and expand his work with a particular emphasis on people, movement and the human form. Steve’s life drawing classes are fun, inclusive and highly informative and open to all.

Discover something new with Steve in our Life Drawing and Gelli Plate Printing short courses! These fun, hands-on sessions are a great way to explore different mediums and build your creative confidence.

Click the link in our bio to view more information & book in our Shop tab!
🎨 Introducing Oil Painting with Brooke Duffield! 🎨

We're excited to welcome our multitalented tutor Brooke Duffield to the studio with her brand new Oil Painting Classes for adults. Brooke also teaches Observational Drawing Techniques for both Youth & Adults, bringing her passion and skill to all ages!

Thank you to Samsara Art Academy for capturing this beautiful moment of Brooke in action!

🖌️ Limited spots available – look through our options & book here now! : https://tr.ee/TERM2ADULT
🌟 Discover the art of ceramics! 🌟

Join our Afternoon or Evening Ceramic Classes and bring your creativity to life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our expert tutors will guide you through hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing techniques.

📅 Limited spots available—enroll now!

📍 Mairangi Arts Centre | 🎨 All skill levels welcome
Happy Easter! Mairangi Arts Centre will be closed this long weekend and will return to normal business hours on Tuesday the 22nd! We hope eveyone has a lovely time off!
Check out the awesome creations from our holiday classes yesterday!

Our talented young artists whipped up adorable clay creatures and delicious-looking painted desserts—what a treat!

Got a budding Picasso at home? Don’t miss out—spots are filling fast, so sign up now and join the fun, Click the link in our bio to book!
🎨 Support Local Artists – Buy Original Art! 🖼️

You're warmly invited to the Opening of our Pop Up! Cash & Carry Exhibition – happening tomorrow, Saturday 12 April at Mairangi Arts Centre!

🕚 Join us from 11AM for a Meet the Artists Morning Tea and browse a fantastic selection of affordable, original artworks by talented local creatives. 

Whether you're refreshing your space or looking for a thoughtful gift, this is a perfect opportunity to find something special and support the arts.

📅 Tomorrow – Saturday 12 April
☕ Meet the Artists: 11AM
🎟️ Free Entry | 💸 All sales go directly to the artists

A huge thank you to our participating artists:
Penny French, Priyanka Ray, Rose-Mary Read, Belle Esterhuizen, Kelly Watters, Dale Tutill, Marie Esterhuizen, Roz Innes, Val Enger, Tori Thomas, Angela Amerigo, IngenuousInk, Daphne Greenway, Tania Hivner, Jasmine Kroeze, Yukie Kaneuchi, Linde Rose, Gillian Jones, Maria Lefay, Ann Grayson, Madi Mackay, Rose Lee, Sue Mansour, Monique Ziegler, Mira Choi, Julie Davies, Pamela Harland, Anna Tang, Bryn Corkery, Lauren Hunt, Koreana Wilson, Peter Viesnik, Judy Wang, Nanette Randall, Wendy Oey, Denise Courton, Julie Colquhoun, Helen Fletcher, Fiona Christie, Sheryl Davis, Debbie Price
🌐 Help us refresh our website!
Mairangi Arts Centre is looking for a volunteer with WordPress experience to help us improve the layout and look of our website’s front page and our socials.

🧙‍♂️ If you have an eye for design and some web know-how, we’d love your help.
📩 Scan the QR code or email info@mairangiarts.co.nz to get involved.
Look at the stunning work our talented students whipped up in our Clay Critters class 🐶 special thanks you our wonderful tutor @clay_artnz for capturing the moment! 

Our holiday programme is approaching quickly and spots are filling up fast! Join us for a special week of amazing activities and crafts ✨🎨

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