We’re delighted to announce the return of our ever-popular Members’ Autumn Exhibition, showcasing a vibrant collection of work from our talented artists – with all artworks available for sale.

Join us for the preview evening on Friday 16th May from 6pm – a wonderful opportunity to be among the first to view the exhibition, meet the artists, and mingle with fellow art lovers in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.

We’re honoured to have Joanna Dudson-Scott, one of our esteemed patrons, as this year’s judge. She’ll be awarding five prizes, thanks to generous support from The Drawing Room, Christchurch.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss it!

Watercolour New Zealand is 50 years old this year, and to mark the milestone it has chosen Blenheim as its venue for some major events.

There is an exhibition preview on Thursday 17th April that will be open throughout Easter and until 5th May.

Over 50 watercolour artists from around New Zealand will be painting between 2nd and 5th May and a major international artist, Hazel Soan, will be teaching and exhibiting. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase this wonderful medium in our gallery, and to celebrate with Watercolour New Zealand.

Tamara Jansen is originally from a picturesque republic of Bashkortostan, Urals in Russia.

Since she was a child she has been fascinated with nature how water flows, how wind blows, how fire moves and the patterns they create. So visually art has been a part of her entire life. Tamara feels blessed that they decided to come to live in New Zealand - beautiful New Zealand sparked her own creativity. She has worked with many different mediums in her art and loves all of them.

Tamara likes to add texture and elements into her pieces as it makes them take on a whole new form.

She uses mixed mediums, sometimes multi-layered to create textured 3-dimensional works on canvasses and boards. Tamara’s personal preference is colourfulness and this collection is based on this vision. Forget the demure, these creations burst with texture, energy and life!

Tamara’s art allows you to explore movement and depth and will leave a dramatic statement on anybody's wall. She would like collectors to see the beauty in her work and for it to take them to another place of newness and revisit the child like joy of being surprised!

Nga toi is vital to our well-being and therefore to our success in life!

Discover a world of creativity at Marlborough Art Society's exhibition, “Art Within Reach”. This exhibition features affordable artworks from talented local artists, offering you the chance to own original creations without breaking the bank.

From paintings and drawings to photography, mixed media, and sculptures, there's something to suit every taste and budget. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your art journey, this is the perfect opportunity to bring home a piece you love—right on the spot.

 Why "Art Within Reach"?

• All artworks are priced to be accessible, with a cap of $300 to ensure affordability.

• You can purchase and take your chosen piece home immediately.

• Celebrate the talents of local creatives while supporting their artistic endeavours.

This exhibition is perfect for those looking to brighten their homes with original art, shop for unique gifts, or simply enjoy an inspiring day out. Don’t miss it — art that’s within your reach is waiting for you!

Please note: if you are wishing to enter this exhibition we request you submit an Expression of Interest by Monday 10th March advising whether you will be entering 1 or 2 pieces and their approximate sizes. This will help us to ensure we have the necessary space and resources for a successful exhibition. Should we receive a large number of entries, it may be necessary to limit each artist to exhibiting only one piece and to also restrict the number of large artworks to ensure we can accommodate as many artists as possible. Please don’t let this limit your number of intended entries though - we will keep you fully informed.

The exhibition will be primarily the wood carvings and sculptures of Paul Gunningham as a follow on to Paul’s 2023 3D Forms exhibition, and featuring all new works in a variety of timbers, styles and forms.

Sarah Gunningham will also exhibit some of her art works including coloured pencil drawing, quilting and bag making.

There will also be a display of creative works made by upcycling old books, and a few Piet Mondrian style paintings for good measure.

This exhibition will enchant a wide audience.

Kia Ora, my name is Laraine, I'm 38 years of age and currently reside in Feilding.

My photography journey started in 2023 visiting family in Canada and marvelling at snowflakes. Last year I completed the Introductory and Intermediate certificates at UCOL and discovered I am very passionate about black and white, minimalism, and macro photography.

This exhibition is inspired by and in honour of a friend who helped me through one of the hardest seasons of my life.

Thank you for holding me when no-one else knew how, hope I've made you proud.

Aroha mai, Aroha atu.

A Moment In Time

a digital telling of Marlborough’s story; glancing back into the lives of those who call this home.

An exhibition showcasing a compilation of pieces created by the seniors of Marlborough telling their stories through digital art. Marlburians aged 65 years + have been getting creative, submitting independent works, and attending a variety of workshops that have been offered, learning to explore technology, recording and sharing snap shots of their stories and the lives that have built this region.

Prints, digital photos, audio and video will be displayed at this public event from 25th January - 9th February 2025.

This exhibition is open for entries from both members and non-members.

The theme will be something magic to do with a garden, flora, fauna or landscape setting in mediums such as painting, drawing, mixed media, collage, photography, 2D and 3D works. Artwork will be available for purchase during the exhibition.

We organise this exhibition to run alongside the Garden Marlborough weekend as artworks will have a 'garden' theme.

If you would like to enter up to two pieces of art into this exhibition please click here for our entry form.

Marlborough Community Potters’ Annual Exhibition 

26 October - 3 November 2024

We’re on the countdown to this year’s exciting exhibition!

This year promises to be a celebration of creativity, showcasing an extensive array of talent across various categories. From first-time exhibitors to seasoned artists, the exhibition will showcase a wide range of amazing works.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet the artists, share our passion, and perhaps even take home your favourite piece! 

We look forward to sharing the incredible works that members of Marlborough Community Potters have crafted.

The Art of Wellbeing Exhibition in Marlborough is an annual event organized by CARE Marlborough to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week. This exhibition showcases artwork that highlights the healing power of creativity and hope. It will be held from October 8th to October 20th, 2024, at the Marlborough Art Society in Blenheim

Join Us for "Awakening" – A Captivating Art Exhibition**

Experience the profound beauty of "Awakening," an extraordinary art exhibition that delves into the awakening of creativity and the delicate dance between light and darkness. Featuring the work of four talented individuals, this exhibition showcases the diverse ways art can express the complexities of life.

Featured Artists:

- Donella Harris and her three daughters Ashley Black, Adele Neal, and Nicole Harris.

Event Details:

- Dates: 28th September - 6th October 2024

- Location: Marlborough Art Society

- Admission: Free

Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the transformative power of art. "Awakening" invites you to reflect on the intertwined threads of light and darkness that weave the fabric of life. Join us and be inspired by the profound expressions of creativity.

Artwork can be purchased during the exhibition.

Not to be missed! This is the much-anticipated Members' Annual Exhibition showcasing the wonderful talents of our supportive members.

The exhibition will consist of various mediums including painting, drawing, mixed media, photography and 3D works.

There are various awards which are presented at the preview evening on Friday 23rd August - The Stella de Gruchy Cup for the best painting, the Patrons' Award to be voted on by one of our Patrons - Walter Scott, plus there are 5 Drawing Room vouchers presented to worthy winners.

Art will be available for purchase during the exhibition.

After having a break in 2023 we are pleased to welcome back our ever-popular exhibition entitled "Remastered".

This exhibtion provides so much opportunity to educate , inform, and celebrate all genres. Art that amazes, delights the senses, challenges and reminds us of the many incredible artists who have come before and who continue to influence art in 2024

Entries welcomed from both members and non-members, this exhibition will showcase art based on famous paintings or artists. All media will be accepted.

For this exhibition please provide an A5 image of the original artwork plus a short written piece about your work describing the original painting(s) and the artist. You might like to describe the way the artist inspired or influenced your piece and your creative journey. It must be your own work. (If you need assistance with this please let us know).

Artworks will be available for purchase during the exhibition.

We are thrilled to announce an upcoming exhibition featuring the beautiful works of the members of the Watercolour Groups who attend our weekly classes at MAS. This exhibition promises to showcase the incredible talent and creativity of our members, and we are sure you will be as excited as we are to see the entries.

Event Details:

• Preview Date: Friday 12th July 2024

• Time: 6pm

• Season: Saturday 13th July to Sunday 21st July daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm

• Venue: Marlborough Art Society galleries

This exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the dedication and artistic skills of our watercolour artists. Each piece reflects the unique perspectives and techniques honed during their weekly sessions, and we are confident that you will be inspired by the diversity and quality of the artworks on display. Sales are available (and, indeed, encouraged!) during the exhibition.

Hawaiki Hou (The new Hawaiki) is an exhibition that captures the transformative essence of the Hawaiki Kura wānanga. It offers an intimate glimpse into the collective journey of the Hawaiki Kura participants as they reclaim their cultural identity, heal, and connect with like-minded people. 

As we welcome the rising of Matariki, this exhibition reminds us of the profound power of mātauranga Māori to heal and empower our people as they set out to navigate new horizons.

The exhibition, curated by Kiley Nepia, will feature works from David James, Pene Aorere, and Keelan Walker.

Join us in this celebration of resilience, community, and holistic wellbeing.

This is always a popular exhibition for both artists and visitors. Entries are invited from both members and non-members. Entry form available here

On show will be depictions of the human form, life drawing, sculpture and portraits in a variety of different mediums.

As usual, art will be available for purchase during the exhibition.

Come along to view one of our annual exhibitions of members' works. There are sure to be many delights amongst the art which will consist of different mediums including paintings, drawings, photography and 3D art.

Entries from members only.

Art will be available for purchase during the exhibition.

An exciting exhibition, not to be missed! This exhibition will showcase the amazing creative fibre items made by local artists.

Works can be purchased during the exhibition.

This exhibition will showcase various works by Sheyne Tuffery (https://www.sheynetuffery.com/) a visual artists from Wellington who has facilitated several printing workshops in our studio here at Marlborough Art Society.

Included in this exhibition will be works completed by participants of the workshops.

Come along and see the lovely creations

Entries invited from both members and non-members of the Marlborough Art Society.

Theme: Anything related to Aotearoa as a nation: land and seascapes, flora and fauna. There could also be explorations of history, current events. legends, etc.

Various mediums will be showcased from painting, drawing and mixed media through to photography and 3D works.

Art will be available for purchase during the exhibition.

Exhibition open to members and non members. Entry form here

Come along to view a wide range of entries from local artists using many different types of mediums.

Art will be for sale during the exhibition.

Opening preview Friday 2nd February 2024 at 6pm - everyone welcome