Exhibitions & Events

The exhibition and public event programme at Mairangi Arts Centre strives to expand our contribution to the arts in Aotearoa. The programme consists of a combination of MAC-curated exhibitions, exhibitions by the public and wider community, and exhibitions of our local MAC community. Members and students have the opportunity to exhibit in the annual MAC Members exhibition and the MAC Showcase exhibition for students and tutors. MAC members also have the opportunity to exhibit independently on our MAC Artspace walls.

There are various opportunities for the general public to submit their work in entry-by-fee exhibitions and notification of these exhibitions are communicated via our website, social media pages, and e-newsletter. We also accept proposals year-round from individuals and other community organisations who wish to exhibit and/or host an event at Mairangi Arts Centre. Preference and priority are given to exhibitions and events that embody our strategic priorities of celebrating diversity, strengthening community relationships, advancing artistic discourse, and supporting emerging artists.

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2023 Exhibition and Events

MAC Showcase

MAC Showcase

opens 12pm Saturday 2 December

2 December 2023 – 16 January 2024

MAC Showcase
OPEN ENTRIES : 10th Hibiscus & Bays Art Awards 2024

OPEN ENTRIES : 10th Hibiscus & Bays Art Awards 2024

Entry deadline : 5th February

OPEN ENTRIES : 10th Hibiscus & Bays Art Awards 2024
Oriental Brush Calligraphy (Yeon Hyang Hoe)

Oriental Brush Calligraphy (Yeon Hyang Hoe)

Sat 10 – Fri 16 February

Oriental Brush Calligraphy (Yeon Hyang Hoe)

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🌟 Get ready for a spectacular showcase! 🌟

Join us at the MAC Showcase 2023, our Annual Tutor Student Exhibition, this Saturday, December 2nd, at 12 PM! 🎨✨ Experience the latest innovations and celebrate the talent of our incredible community.

Don`t miss out!

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Dec 1

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🌟 Get ready for a spectacular showcase! 🌟

Join us at the MAC Showcase 2023, our Annual Tutor Student Exhibition, this Saturday, December 2nd, at 12 PM! 🎨✨ Experience the latest innovations and celebrate the talent of our incredible community.

Don't miss out!

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Our Lively Sketch & Wash classes with @michellemaleartist were thrilled to get a chance to try out the limited edition Cretacolor Urban Sketchers Set NZ from @gordonharrisartsupplies .This tin box collection of pencils was specifically designed for sketching outdoors so they took them outside to have a go.
They were immediately drawn to the Marino Watercolor pencils which allows sketched drawings to be blended and integrated into shades of tone and colour with brush washes, contrary to using ordinary graphite pencils which leave black lines beneath their paintings.
The selection of Oil Artist Pencils were ideal to work over initial watercolour washes to create striking highlights and dark contrast.
After the session, inquires into getting their own personal set was met with enthusiastic delight when it was realised that they are currently 50% off!
👍 Highly recommended from our artists as a wonderful creative Christmas 🎁

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Dec 1

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Our Lively Sketch & Wash classes with @michellemaleartist were thrilled to get a chance to try out the limited edition Cretacolor Urban Sketchers Set NZ from @gordonharrisartsupplies .This tin box collection of pencils was specifically designed for sketching outdoors so they took them outside to have a go.
They were immediately drawn to the Marino Watercolor pencils which allows sketched drawings to be blended and integrated into shades of tone and colour with brush washes, contrary to using ordinary graphite pencils which leave black lines beneath their paintings.
The selection of Oil Artist Pencils were ideal to work over initial watercolour washes to create striking highlights and dark contrast.
After the session, inquires into getting their own personal set was met with enthusiastic delight when it was realised that they are currently 50% off!
👍 Highly recommended from our artists as a wonderful creative Christmas 🎁

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👀 Peek of ‘Kiwi the Great’ by Xinli Deng & ‘The Black Prince’ by Yi Xie who will provide an artist talk on Sunday 3rd Dec 10:30 - 11:30am to discuss their artworks and what they look forward to share in our coming holiday & term art programmes in 2024.
Click here to RSVP for free booking as spaces limited: https://shorturl.at/hsZ18

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Nov 27

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👀 Peek of ‘Kiwi the Great’ by Xinli Deng & ‘The Black Prince’ by Yi Xie who will provide an artist talk on Sunday 3rd Dec 10:30 - 11:30am to discuss their artworks and what they look forward to share in our coming holiday & term art programmes in 2024.
Click here to RSVP for free booking as spaces limited: https://shorturl.at/hsZ18

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Harmony by Wang Yanzhi (7-10yrs) is one of the inspiring artworks within the International Watercolour Society of NZ’s current exhibition, Children & Youth. This international art competition exhibition features a variety of artworks by youth in Aotearoa and around the world who addressed the theme, ‘The Environment & the Future’. On view until 27 Nov

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Nov 23

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Harmony by Wang Yanzhi (7-10yrs) is one of the inspiring artworks within the International Watercolour Society of NZ’s current exhibition, Children & Youth. This international art competition exhibition features a variety of artworks by youth in Aotearoa and around the world who addressed the theme, ‘The Environment & the Future’. On view until 27 Nov

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🎨 Exciting news! Meet our new tutors, Xinli Deng and Yi Xie, at their artist talk on December 3rd from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

🗣️ Join us as they share the art that inspires them and discuss what they`re excited to bring to our community in 2024.

📅 Mark your calendar, and come learn about their creative journey & get inspired!

Click here to RSVP for free: https://shorturl.at/hsZ18

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Nov 21

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🎨 Exciting news! Meet our new tutors, Xinli Deng and Yi Xie, at their artist talk on December 3rd from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

🗣️ Join us as they share the art that inspires them and discuss what they're excited to bring to our community in 2024.

📅 Mark your calendar, and come learn about their creative journey & get inspired!

Click here to RSVP for free: https://shorturl.at/hsZ18

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🎄✨ Get into the festive spirit with Mairangi Arts Center!
Join us next Sunday 26th November for 2 magical Christmas workshops with tutor Chloe L, where kids can unleash their creativity with festive paintings. Plus, don`t miss our Artists Talk on December 3rd 10AM-11:30AM, featuring our talented new tutors, Xinli Deng and Yi Xie who will be joining us in Term 1!

Limited spots available – book your tickets now at bookwhen.com/mairangiarts or screenshot this post and click the QR codes!

Make this holiday special with Mairangi Arts Center! 🎟️🌟

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Nov 15

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The Mairangi Bay Scouts and Wairau Valley Special School teamed up today to do a second round of giant sunflower planting within our garden. Please look out for the toilet roll and coco coir areas where they are planted.

The Keas Scout group (5-8yrs) also made these cool sunflowers with sunnies that will make an appearance during our `Capture the Sun` event happening at the Mairangi Bay Carnival. Be sure to join us for a range of family fun at on Saturday 25th November 10am-12pm 🌻🌻🌻

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Nov 13

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The Mairangi Bay Scouts and Wairau Valley Special School teamed up today to do a second round of giant sunflower planting within our garden. Please look out for the toilet roll and coco coir areas where they are planted.

The Keas Scout group (5-8yrs) also made these cool sunflowers with sunnies that will make an appearance during our 'Capture the Sun' event happening at the Mairangi Bay Carnival. Be sure to join us for a range of family fun at on Saturday 25th November 10am-12pm 🌻🌻🌻

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We are delighted to have Rochelle Loretz exhibiting her artwork in our MAC Artspace this month. Come along and see this vibrant collection of paintings, on display from November 1st - November 15th. 🌼🌷

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Nov 10

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We are delighted to have Rochelle Loretz exhibiting her artwork in our MAC Artspace this month. Come along and see this vibrant collection of paintings, on display from November 1st - November 15th. 🌼🌷

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Wonderful to be one of the 700 community organisations across Aotearoa receiving a portion of Z Station’s $1 million contribution in their ‘Good In The Hood’ campaign. Thank you to Z station and all those that voted for us at our local gas station. The provided $435 will go towards our community led garden 🌿

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Nov 9

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